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2 September 2025 - We provide access to funding for community pharmacies and residential aged care homes to employ on-site pharmacists to work in residential aged care homes.

23 December 2025 - You need to notify us of certain changes and keep details up to date. You need to let Services Australia know when a resident enters or leaves your care. You must notify the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission about changes in circumstances.

9 October 2025 - Every resident pays a basic daily fee to contribute to the costs of their daily living. Different rates apply depending on which fee arrangements they are on.

30 July 2025 - The Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) program helps people and families who have problems with breaking down protein in their food. They need a special diet, and the IEM program helps them pay for their specialised food.

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.

3 November 2025 - As a registered provider of residential aged care, you must report each month on your registered nurse (RN) coverage for each approved residential care home.

29 October 2024 - Not everyone benefits from a hearing device. But if you need one, your provider will help you find one that meets your needs and goals. The Hearing Services Program fully subsidises some hearing devices so there is no cost to you, and partially subsidises others, with you paying the gap.

26 November 2025 - A resident can choose to move rooms. There are also times when you can ask a resident to move rooms. You need to discuss this with the resident and update their agreement, and fees if required. A resident may also choose to move to another aged care home.

31 August 2025 - Find out about vaccinations for adolescents years to protect them against serious diseases.

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