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Hearing Services Program service and device requirements
Our work › Hearing Services Program › Providing Hearing Services Program services5 June 2025 - Before delivering services and devices under the Hearing Services Program, providers must make sure the client has a current voucher and the services are available to the client.
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Veterans’ supplement for aged care
Topics › Aged care › Providing aged care services › Funding for aged care service providers4 June 2025 - This supplement helps approved providers with the cost of caring for veterans with a service-related mental health condition. You do not need to apply for this supplement. If your care recipient is eligible, payment will start when they have agreed to release eligibility information.
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Managing Hearing Services Program client details
Our work › Hearing Services Program › Providing Hearing Services Program services5 June 2025 - Hearing Services Program providers must meet program requirements when dealing with clients and their health records, and when fitting hearing devices. This includes getting consent from clients and managing records in line with relevant laws.
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Dementia and cognition supplement for home care
Topics › Aged care › Providing aged care services › Funding for aged care service providers4 June 2025 - This supplement helps home care providers with the cost of caring for people who have moderate to severe cognitive impairment. Find out about eligibility, using cognitive assessment tools to assess care recipients, how to apply, and what to do if circumstances change.
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Stoma Appliance Scheme for ostomates
Our work › Stoma Appliance Scheme11 February 2024 - The Stoma Appliance Scheme supports around 50,000 Australians with a stoma or fistula that facilitates the removal of urine and/or products of the gastrointestinal tract from the body. Find out how to access the scheme, how to select your stoma products and how to order.
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Short-Term Restorative Care Programme (STRC) resources
Our work › Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) Programme4 June 2025 - A list of resources – including guides, fact sheets and other publications – for STRC providers.
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How to get a Cervical Screening Test
Our work › National Cervical Screening Program › Getting a Cervical Screening Test10 December 2024 - You can get a Cervical Screening Test from most health clinics or services. Find out how to locate your nearest service and who can give the test. If you're due for a test, make a booking – it could save your life.
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Managing fees for Home Care Packages
Our work › Home Care Packages Program › Home Care Package fees4 June 2025 - As an approved provider, you are responsible for correctly managing home care fees. Find out when you can charge fees, what to do if a person is in financial hardship, and when you must refund fees.
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Home Care Package fees
Our work › Home Care Packages Program4 June 2025 - Care recipients are expected to pay fees to help with the cost of their government-subsidised home care. We changed the way we calculate fees on 1 July 2014. These changes do not apply to care recipients who entered the program before that date.
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Cost recovery fees and charges for the Prescribed List
Our work6 June 2025 - To make sure privately insured patients in Australia can access safe and effective medical devices, we regulate the listing of devices and products on the Prescribed List. Learn about the cost recovery arrangements of fees and charges for these activities.