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13 September 2024 - Find out about what services the DSOA Program does and doesn’t cover. Services must meet the needs of a diverse population and can also be suspended for a time, if needed.

4 December 2025 - We consulted on the development of the Aged Care Rules that sit under the new Aged Care Act (new Act). This page contains the resources we developed and released throughout the consultation period. Consultation activity on the Rules is now complete.

17 October 2025 - You must refund a resident’s accommodation lump sum balance when they permanently leave your care. You may have to pay interest until you pay the refund.

15 August 2024 - The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) supports Australian health and medical research. Read about some of our projects.

18 September 2024 - Our Local Network collaborates with health and aged care system partners to address local challenges and service gaps. We inform government policy and programs that impact the health and wellbeing for all people in Australia.

17 June 2025 - If we detect incorrect Medicare payments during a compliance audit, the Shared Debt Recovery Scheme allows us to split a debt between the practitioner and the person who manages their billing and claiming.

9 October 2025 - Agreeing, collecting and reviewing fees is part of managing a residential care home. Providers have responsibilities they must meet to properly manage fees.

23 June 2025 - A report from the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) detailing advice on the bundling arrangements for General Use Items currently listed on the Prostheses List (PL).

12 November 2025 - A list of organisations, websites and services that offer support, counselling and information about palliative care.

24 November 2025 - If you provide residential aged care services, you have certain responsibilities. You must provide quality care and services, manage fees and charges, and meet Australian Government legislative requirements.