Residential aged care resources
A list of resources — including guides, fact sheets and other publications — for residential aged care providers.
AN-ACC Funding Model - Information for people in need of Residential Respite services
1 March 2021Fact sheetThis fact sheet describes the AN-ACC Funding Model - Information for people in need of Residential Respite services
Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) Monthly Reports
26 February 2021ReportRead the latest ACFI monthly monitoring reports. These reports track the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared with estimates.
Temporary relocation of residents in emergency situations
22 February 2021Fact sheetThis fact sheet is for residential aged care providers. It covers how funding works and what providers should do when temporarily relocating residents in an emergency situation.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – National aged care guidance – aged care visitation guidelines
19 February 2021GuidelineGuidance and advice for aged care providers on visitation based on the COVID-19 situation within the community.
AN-ACC Funding Model - An Introduction
5 February 2021Fact sheetThe Australian Government has approved the continued development of the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN ACC) as a possible replacement for the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI).
AN-ACC - Shadow Assessment Period
5 February 2021Fact sheetThis fact sheet describes the AN-ACC Shadow Assessment Period that will run over 12 months, alongside the current ACFI arrangements.
Information Booklet on Fees from 1 July 2014 – Residential Aged Care and Home Care Packages
28 January 2021GuidelineAn information booklet on fees for Home Care Packages and residential aged care, for people entering care from 1 July 2014. While the rates and thresholds used in this booklet are now dated, the calculation methodology is still correct.
Schedule of Fees and Charges for Pre-1 July 2014 Residential and Home Care Recipients
27 January 2021GuidelineThis schedule applies to residential and home care recipients who first entered care before 1 July 2014 and have not chosen to be covered by the 1 July 2014 fee arrangements. It includes basic daily fees, income-tested fees, and rates and charges that apply to residents.
Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential and Home Care
27 January 2021GuidelineThis schedule applies to residential and home care recipients who first entered care on or after 1 July 2014. It also applies to those who entered care before this date and have chosen to be covered by the 1 July 2014 arrangements.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Independent review of COVID-19 outbreaks at St Basil’s and Epping Gardens aged care facilities
21 December 2020ReportAn independent review undertaken by Professor Lyn Gilbert and Adjunct Professor Alan Lilly into COVID-19 outbreaks at St Basil’s Home for the Aged and Heritage Care Epping Gardens in Victoria.
Part of a collection: Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Independent reviews of outbreaks in aged care facilitiesBase interest rate (BIR) and maximum permissible interest rate (MPIR) for residential aged care
14 December 2020GuidelineView the current and previous BIR and MPIR for residential aged care. Find out which rate to use to calculate accommodation payments and contributions and interest amounts.
Letter for residential aged care and multi-purpose service providers from the Secretary of the Department of Health
2 December 2020Fact sheetA letter from the Secretary of the Department of Health to residential aged care and multi-purpose service providers about new regulatory arrangements.
Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) – additional information
2 December 2020Fact sheetThis information is for aged care providers. It supplements the ACFI user guide and helps providers to complete the ACFI assessment.
Part of a collection: Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) ResourcesApplication for an extension to the timeframe for entering into an accommodation agreement
20 November 2020FormResidential aged care providers can apply for an extension to the timeframe to sign an accommodation agreement using this form.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – National aged care guidance – visitation recommended actions by tier
19 November 2020GuidelineGuidance and advice for aged care providers on visitation rules based on the COVID-19 situation within the community.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – National aged care guidance – escalation tiers and aged care provider responses
19 November 2020GuidelineGuidelines and recommendations for aged care providers on recommended or required actions based on the COVID-19 situation within the community.
Understanding fees for aged care homes
16 November 2020Fact sheetThis fact sheet outlines the fees you may be asked to pay for aged care homes.
Understanding fees for home care
16 November 2020Fact sheetThis fact sheet outlines the fees you may be asked to pay for home care.
Understanding fees for residential respite care
16 November 2020Fact sheetThis fact sheet outlines the fees you may be asked to pay for residential respite care.
Secretary letter to NATSIFAC providers about infection prevention and control leads
9 November 2020Fact sheetA letter from the Secretary of the Department of Health to National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care (NATSIFAC) providers about a new requirement to appoint an infection prevention and control lead.
Minister Colbeck's letter to aged care service providers about infection prevention and control leads
9 November 2020Fact sheetA letter from Minister Colbeck to aged care service providers about a new requirement to appoint an infection prevention and control lead.
Letter for approved providers from the Secretary of the Department of Health
9 November 2020Fact sheetA letter from the Secretary of the Department of Health to aged care service providers about a new requirement to appoint an infection prevention and control lead.
Report on the trial of the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC)
7 October 2020ReportThis report outlines the results of the trial of the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) model.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for workers in residential aged care facilities
28 September 2020Fact sheetAn information sheet for residential aged care workers about how to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for residential aged care providers – emergency leave
25 September 2020Fact sheetResidents in aged care facilities can now take temporary leave from an aged care home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This fact sheet explains the changes for aged care providers.