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14 January 2026 - Residential respite care gives an older person or their carer a break from their usual care arrangements. It can be on a planned or emergency basis. It is important to monitor how many days of respite care a person is approved for and request an extension if needed.

11 June 2025 - Read the latest news and provider notices for the Hearing Services Program.

21 January 2026 - From 1 November 2025, retention amounts are deducted from refundable accommodation deposits and contributions (RADs and RACs). Providers are responsible for calculating and deducting retention amounts. This only applies to residents on the 1 November 2025 accommodation arrangements.

6 June 2025 - Doctors pay a levy as part of their indemnity insurance premiums when they are working, to help fund ROCS. Insurers cannot charge a fee for providing ROCS cover when the doctors have stopped working.

11 June 2025 - The Schedule of Service Items and Fees 2024–25 is available. There are new updates to evidence and service requirements.

18 December 2025 - The Australian Government pays registered providers subsidy on behalf of each permanent aged care resident.

20 October 2025 - This page provides an overview of accommodation costs for residents in government-subsidised aged care homes. It explains how costs are determined, the different payment options available and changes from 1 November 2025.

16 April 2025 - Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect yourself and your baby from influenza.

9 January 2026 - As a registered provider, you must offer care, services and equipment in the Residential Care Service List. These include accommodation, everyday living services, non-clinical and clinical care. If agreed, you can charge separately for higher level services.

6 January 2026 - The SDCP funds specialist dementia care units in residential aged care homes. The units provide specialised care to people with very severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. They aim to reduce or stabilise symptoms so that people can transition into less intensive care settings.