# A Place to Grow Old: Securing the future of aged care

**Document ID:** doc-1623
**Source organisation:** Aged Care Ministerial Advisory Group
**Publisher:** Ministry of Health
**Publication / assent date:** 2026-08-17
**Independently checked:** 8 October 2026
**Evidence:** Independent evaluation

## Summary

Independent advisory report on a sustainable aged care system, covering support to age in place, structural reform, funding options and implementation priorities.

## Key facts

- Published by the Ministry of Health on 17 August 2026, with 40 recommendations.
- Four parts address ageing in place, recommended reform, funding changes and the implementation path.
- Recommendations cover service integration, regulation, funding and implementation.
- The publication includes a summary, current system guide, user journeys and other supporting material.
- The Ministry states the supporting FAQ was updated in September 2026.

## Practical use

Use as the primary evidence base when tracking the government response, consultation, funding decisions and delivery milestones.

Compare reform proposals with current service eligibility before making care decisions.

## Sources and scope

[Primary official source](https://www.health.govt.nz/publications/a-place-to-grow-old-securing-the-future-of-aged-care) — accessed 8 October 2026.

[Full report PDF (186 pages)](https://www.health.govt.nz/system/files/2026-08/MAGroup-Report-Aged-Care-NZ-v2.pdf)

The report contains independent recommendations to inform government decisions. Publication does not prove that recommendations are adopted, funded or implemented. Publication date is from the Ministry landing page, separate from this verification date.

Ministry of Health publication licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0; this brief paraphrases the source.