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12 November 2024 - A list of resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – about dementia.

4 December 2025 - We provide support to Australian Government-funded residential aged care services in managing COVID-19 outbreaks. Read about the supports for the sector and how we assist with COVID-19 outbreak management planning.

29 October 2025 - If you have an eligible approved residential care home in a rural or remote area, you can apply to be exempt from the 24/7 registered nurse (RN) requirement. This gives you more time to increase your staffing to meet the requirement to have an RN onsite and on duty at all times.

20 February 2024 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to aged care.

29 August 2025 - We are increasing the capability and accountability of residential aged care providers to make sure they provide older people with nutritious food.

14 November 2025 - An independent review is considering accommodation pricing in residential aged care, including the rate and design of the accommodation supplement.

7 April 2025 - Australia’s health system is one of the best in the world, providing safe and affordable health care for all Australians. It is jointly run by all levels of Australian government – federal, state and territory, and local.

17 March 2025 - A resident’s Australian National Aged Care Classification funding model (AN-ACC) classification will decide part of the funding received by aged care providers. Read about the assessment process.

4 August 2025 - This set of 2019–20 Health Portfolio Budget fact sheets contain information related to ageing and aged care.

20 October 2025 - Residents who entered care before 1 July 2014 may be required to pay an accommodation bond or charge.