Search

20 September 2022 - This is a transcript of the webinar held on Monday 29 August 2022, discussing the findings from the review of Home Care Package (HCP) program indirect and care management charges.

26 October 2023 - Transcript of the webinar on 31 August 2022, covering updates on reforms to in-home aged care, the new Aged Care Act and regulatory arrangements.

4 June 2025 - Package management charges must be reasonable and justifiable. They are capped at 15% of the Home Care Package level. The department monitors pricing changes to ensure that providers are meeting requirements. Find out how to charge and comply with price caps.

20 April 2023 - This webinar recording is for Home Care Packages providers and peak bodies.

10 June 2025 - This webinar was held on 8 May 2024 and provides updates on the aged care context and the MPS, upcoming changes, MPS and the new Aged Care Act, registration as a provider under the new Act, questions and answers.

16 April 2025 - This webinar was held on 28 February 2025 and provides instructions on MPSP reforms and updates, MPSP subsidies and client fees, transitional arrangements (preparing for client data collection) and questions and answers.

10 June 2025 - This webinar is about the key learnings and outcomes of the Home Care Packages (HCP) Program Assurance Reviews on provider self-reported unspent amounts and pricing transparency on My Aged Care.

4 June 2025 - The higher accommodation supplement helps to pay for some of the costs of permanent resident accommodation. This higher rate applies to newly refurbished facilities. Find out whether you’re eligible and how to apply.

4 June 2025 - You can use third-party services to meet the needs of your care recipients if you cannot provide them yourself. You are still responsible for ensuring the services meet the Aged Care Quality Standards. Find out how you can use third parties and how to charge for their services.

4 June 2025 - The Home Care Packages subsidy will rise on 1 March 2025. This will help cover any reasonable increases to prices resulting from providers paying their nurses increased award wages.