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Australian National Aged Care Classification

AN-ACC information for providers

Find information about Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) funding model including residential aged care funding assessments, subsidies and supplements, and the new mandatory care minutes.

  • Residential aged care funding assessments
    Permanent residents will be assigned an AN-ACC class, as determined by a residential aged care funding assessment, which will decide the funding received by aged care providers. Read about the assessment process and the steps you can take to prepare.
  • Entering residential aged care for palliative care 
    Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) Class 1 is a funding class for people who enter residential aged care for the purpose of receiving planned palliative care.
  • Residential aged care subsidy and supplements – permanent care
    Learn about the subsidies and supplements available for permanent care residents under the AN-ACC care funding model.
  • Residential aged care subsidy and supplements – respite care
    Learn about the subsidies and supplements available for residents in respite care under the AN-ACC care funding model.
  • Specialised Base Care Tariff
    Under the AN-ACC funding model, aged care providers must apply for a specialised Base Care Tariff when providing care to certain groups and contexts. Learn about when you need to apply and the application process.
  • Allied health under AN-ACC
    Allied health professionals play an important role in the care of older Australians. Allied health services are funded under the AN-ACC. Learn about what you need to do ensure access to allied health services.
  • Care minutes and 24/7 registered nurse requirements
    The Australian Government is introducing mandatory care time requirements for residential aged care. Learn about the care minute targets and mandatory requirements being introduced from 1 July 2023.
  • Care time reporting assessments
    Care time reporting assessments check the accuracy of care minutes and 24/7 registered nurse (RN) information reported by residential aged care services. Learn more about the assessments introduced from September 2023.
  • The Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) funding guide
    This guide provides information for approved residential care providers on the AN-ACC funding model. It sets out how to receive AN-ACC subsidies, including relevant compliance requirements that may apply.
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