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Managing residential respite care
Our work › Residential aged care › Managing residential aged care services18 December 2025 - 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.
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Residential care fees and means testing – Webinar
Resources › Webinars23 April 2025 - This webinar gave aged care providers and older people, families and carers an overview of how residential care fees are changing under the Aged Care Act from 1 July 2025.
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Means tested fees for residential aged care
Our work › Residential aged care › Charging for residential aged care19 December 2025 - Residents pay fees based on their means assessment. Services Australia advises the fee type and amount for each resident. Daily, annual and lifetime caps limit the amount a person pays.
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In-home aged care update – Webinar
Resources › Videos10 June 2025 - This webinar gave in-home aged care providers an update on the Single Assessment System, the Support at Home program’s Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme, and the actions providers need to take to be ready for the Support at Home program ahead of 1 July 2025.
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Aged Care Financial Report
Topics › Aged care › Providing aged care services › Provider reporting18 December 2025 - Registered providers of residential aged care, Support at Home and multi-purpose services are required to complete an annual Aged Care Financial Report (ACFR). Providers must report on mandatory requirements to receive Australian Government operational approval and funding.
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Stage 3 Aged Care Wage Rise Implementation Considerations for Providers – Webinar
Resources › Webinars10 June 2025 - This webinar updated the aged care sector on funding, implementation, and accountability plans related to the Fair Work Commission Stage 3 aged care wage rise decision.
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Transitional accommodation supplement for aged care
Topics › Aged care › Providing aged care services › Funding for aged care service providers18 December 2025 - The transitional accommodation supplement is for some providers with residents receiving low-level care. Find out about eligibility and how to apply.
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Support at Home program update – Webinar
Resources › Webinars22 November 2024 - This webinar gave aged care providers and older people, families and carers an update on the Support at Home program.
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Support at Home supplements and grants
Our work › Support at Home program › Funding for Support at Home18 December 2025 - We pay supplements into eligible participants’ budgets. This helps providers meet costs of offering specialised care. We also fund grants to eligible providers operating in thin markets. Learn more about available supplements and eligibility.
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Webinar 6: Multi-Purpose Services Program Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the MPSP and providers
Resources › Webinars24 September 2025 - The sixth webinar in the series provides instructions on MPSP reforms and updates, MPSP subsidies and client fees, transitional arrangements and preparing for client data collection.