Aged care resources

This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.

A poster for residential aged care providers to display in staff areas at their facilities.

These quarterly reports provide an update on the operation of the Home Care Packages Program. They include statistics on assessment, approvals, services, people waiting for services, wait times and maximum exit amounts.

The National Priority System for Home Care Packages started on 27 February 2017. It allows for the fairer allocation of packages to people based on their needs and circumstances, no matter where they live.

This decision aid is to help a person who is frail or very old make an informed decision about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.

This manual is for government-subsidised residential aged care providers. It includes the definitions for each quality indicator and describes how to collect and submit your quality indicator data. A final draft of the new manual is available now and will be updated before 1 July 2021.

This manual guides service delivery under the Short-Term Restorative Care Programme.

A flow chart outlining options for in-home aged care recipients to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

A flow chart outlining options for the in-home aged care workforce to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Information and frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccine options for in-home aged care recipients and workers.

A flow chart outlining options for the residential aged care workforce to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

This report ACFA considers the origins and purpose of the Basic Daily Fee, analyses its adequacy as a funding source, proposes principles that should guide consideration of any changes to current arrangements, assesses options for reform, related issues and puts forward a set of conclusions.

This policy provides guidance on administering COVID-19 vaccines in aged care facilities. It includes information about managing excess doses, make up doses and alternative access to vaccination.

Read the latest ACFI monthly monitoring reports. These reports track the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared with estimates.

A guide to support jurisdictions to deploy targeted infection prevention and control training for staff working commonwealth funded residential aged care facilities. This guide is a reference to support jurisdictional claims for funding under the National Partnership on COVID-19 response.

This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.

This fact sheet provides information for home care providers.

This fact sheet provides updated information for home care recipients.

This Industry Code ensures aged care residents are provided the opportunity to receive visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic, while minimising the risk of its introduction to, or spread within, a residential care home.

This 2020–2022 manual provides an overview of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), including the service types it funds and requirements for delivering those services. It is for CHSP-funded service providers to use, and forms part of their CHSP grant agreement.

This fact sheet provides information for residents regarding AN-ACC assessments, that will occur alongside current ACFI funding arrangements.

This fact sheet provides information for providers regarding AN-ACC assessments, that will occur alongside current ACFI funding arrangements.

This guide helps assessors complete support plans and support plan reviews in the My Aged Care assessor portal.