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Evaluation of younger people in residential aged care initiatives

Final evaluation report

Nous Group

5.3.2026

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Summary

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety identified that residential aged care (RAC) is not an appropriate environment for most younger people with disability. Many younger residents experience significant social and emotional harms, including isolation and loneliness. In response, the Australian Government committed to ensuring that no individuals under 65 live in RAC by January 2025.

This evaluation examined the appropriateness, effectiveness and sustainability of Commonwealth initiatives introduced since 2019 to reduce the number of younger people entering or remaining in RAC. It also captured key lessons to inform future policy directions. The evaluation was structured around a theory of change guiding how these initiatives were intended to create impact.

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