My Aged Care has resources that the aged care sector can order to share with their clients. This includes brochures, booklets and checklists. These resources are also available in up to 22 other languages.
Resources
Parents and children who are separated by forced adoption or removal – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for parents and children who are separated by forced adoption or removal. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
Specialisation Verification Framework
The final framework sets out the criteria for specialised care delivery. Aged care providers who deliver specific services that meet diverse needs may apply for specialisation verification.
Registered supporters in aged care brochure
This brochure provides information on the registered supporter role, under the new Aged Care Act, and is aimed at older people and those who support them.
Frequently asked questions for potential volunteers in aged care
A fact sheet of frequently asked questions commonly asked by people interested in aged care volunteering.
Assistive Technology over $15,000
This form is for people applying to access assistive technology over $15 000.
Accessing the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP) – Consumer fact sheet
If you are an older person living in a rural or remote part of Australia, you may be able to access services through the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP).
People who are financially or socially disadvantaged – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for people who are financially or socially disadvantaged. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/transgender or intersex – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/transgender, intersex or other sexual orientations or gender diverse or bodily diverse people. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
People who live in rural, remote or very remote areas – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for people who live in rural, remote or very remote areas. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
Multi-purpose service locations
Find a Multi-purpose service that can deliver aged care services in rural and remote locations. Locations are marked on a map and also available as a list of street addresses within each state and territory.
Veterans or war widows – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for veterans and/or war widows. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
Leaving the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP) – Consumer fact sheet
If you decide to leave the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP) and access other aged care services, you might need to wait for services to become available and could pay higher fees.
Engaging volunteers in aged care – Guidance handbook for aged care providers
The aim of this booklet is to guide providers through the considerations involved in volunteer engagement. Topics covered include the legislative environment, checklists to prepare for volunteer engagement, designing volunteer roles, recruitment and retention and some frequently asked questions.
Volunteers in aged care training and resource kit – For volunteers and volunteer managers
This toolkit connects volunteers, volunteer managers, and aged care providers to free, publicly available training and information on a range of topics. It does not replace or replicate any current provider training; it is aimed at complementing any existing training available for volunteers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Persons, including Stolen Generations – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Persons, including Stolen Generations. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
My Aged Care – Assessor Portal user guide for Residential Respite Classification Referrals (for assessment organisation team leaders)
This user guide outlines how assessment organisation team leaders interact with the My Aged Care assessor portal to manage Residential Respite Classification referrals.
Information Sharing policy
This policy outlines information sharing requirements relating to registered supporters under the Aged Care Act 2024. Information sharing requirements apply to any person or body who, under the Act, provides information to an older person with registered supporter(s).
Support at Home program – participant contributions
This fact sheet provides an overview of participant contributions under Support at Home. This includes an explanation of contribution rates, the lifetime cap, the ‘no worse off principle’, and financial hardship support.
Changes to Star Ratings – Compliance rating fact sheet
We are making changes to the way the Compliance rating for Star Ratings is calculated. This fact sheet explains how and when the changes will commence.
My Aged Care – Application for Emergency Residential Care or Residential Respite Care Form
This form is for approved providers who want to apply for residential care or residential respite care.
Training checklist – older people, their families and carers
Older people, their families and carers can download this checklist of training opportunities to keep track of their learning on the new Aged Care Act.
QI Reporting via GPMS – Additional guidance
An FAQ style document that provides additional guidance to registered providers to assist with reporting QI Program data via the new GPMS – QI application.
Data extract from the Quarterly Financial Snapshot reports of the aged care sector – inclusive of quarter 4 2024-25
The data extract provides access to all headline data published in all Quarterly Financial Snapshot reports to date, inclusive of quarter 4 2024-25.
Fact sheet for older people and their families
This fact sheet is for Australian Government-funded residential aged care. It covers the definition for each quality indicator and describes how the QI Program is relevant to them.
Schedule of Subsidies and Supplements for Support at Home
The schedule lists the daily rates of subsidies and supplements for the Support at Home program from 1 November 2025.
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