Aged care reforms – Fact sheets
These fact sheets provide an overview of the aged care reforms that are taking place.
Resources
Slide presentation – New residential aged care quality indicators launched – 1 April 2023
This presentation contains the slides presented at the New residential aged care quality indicators webinar on 23 March 2023.
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Video recording – New residential aged care quality indicators launched – 1 April 2023
This is the video is the recording for the New residential aged care quality indicators webinar on 23 March 2023.
Government Provider Management System – User guide
This user guide outlines how to use the new Government Provider Management System (GPMS). Residential aged care services can access their Star Ratings information through this portal.
Government Provider Management System
Residential aged care providers can log in to the Government Provider Management System (GPMS) to access their Star Ratings.
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2023 Residents’ Experience Surveys
All residential aged care providers are encouraged to participate in the 2023 Residents’ Experience Surveys which will contribute 33% to their overall Star Rating score. This webinar provided information about what has changed in the program since 2022 and how the surveys will be conducted.
2023 Residents’ Experience Surveys - presentation slide
This presentation contains the slides presented at the 2023 Residents’ Experience Surveys webinar.
Reforming aged care in Australia
The booklet is aimed at older people and their families. It features stories showing how older people are impacted by the aged care reforms, along with explainer information about the specific reforms mentioned in the stories and information on how to engage with the reforms.
Older persons aged care advocacy and representative groups
Find a suitable advocate for your own situation.
Summary of consultation findings: Consultation on harmonisation of care and support regulation – Phase 1
This report is a snapshot of feedback taken from our community consultation (between October 2021 to January 2022). Sector insights were sought to improve quality and safety for sector participants and consumers, while removing barriers for providers and workers.
In-home aged care program engagement calendar
We will undertake consultation in 2023 to inform the design of the new in-home aged care program. This calendar lets you know when these activities are happening.
Government Provider Management System – Terms of use
This document outlines the terms of use for the Government Provider Management System (GPMS). The GPMS allows aged care service providers to see their Star Ratings.
Stakeholder Toolkit – Connecting older Australians from diverse backgrounds with aged care services
Information and resources to promote free translating and interpreting services available to aged care providers to help them connect with people from diverse backgrounds
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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Grant Opportunity: Improving respite care for people with dementia and their carers – webinar recording
This webinar provides information about the Improving respite care for people with dementia and their carers grant opportunity for potential applicants, including aged care providers.
Reforming in-home aged care update – 7 December 2022 – Webinar slides
Read the slides that were shown during a webinar for Reforming in-home aged care update, held on 7 December 2022.
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Reforming in-home aged care update – 7 December 2022
This webinar is for older Australians, their families and carers, and the aged care sector. It provides an update on the feedback we received on a new program for in-home aged care discussion paper. The webinar outlines the next steps for the reforms.
Council of Elders communique – 10 November 2022
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 10 November 2022.
Real control and real choice
This fact sheet provides an overview of the aged care reforms that are taking place.
More skilled workers providing appropriate care
This fact sheet provides an overview of the aged care reforms that are taking place.
Easy access to aged care
This fact sheet provides an overview of the aged care reforms that are taking place.
Safe and quality aged care services
This fact sheet provides an overview of the aged care reforms that are taking place.
Reforming aged care
This fact sheet provides an overview of the aged care reforms that are taking place.
Sample client letter – Creating a My Aged Care client record
This document is an example letter for creating a My Aged Care client record for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). This is to be used for clients who may not currently have a record.
AN-ACC funding and care minutes estimator
You can use the AN-ACC funding and care minutes estimator to help estimate the funding levels and care minutes targets for your residential aged care facility.
A new program for in-home aged care – Summary
A summary of a new program for in-home aged care discussion paper and submission process.
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Transcript – Reforming in-home aged care and regulation update
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.
Information about changes to in-home aged care – Easy Read
This Easy Read fact sheet has information about changes to in-home aged care and how we want to make it better.
Council of Elders communique – 11 October 2022
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 11 October 2022.
A new program for in-home aged care – Discussion paper
This discussion paper canvasses key issues in the design of reforms to in-home aged care. It seeks the views of older Australians, their families and carers, the aged care sector, and any other community stakeholders on 5 key areas for the design of a new in-home aged care program.
AN-ACC provider checklist
This fact sheets provides information on the steps residential aged care providers can take to prepare for 1 October 2022, when the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) replaces the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI).
Council of Elders communique – 16 September 2022
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 16 September 2022.
Aged Care Council of Elders – Council member profiles
The Council of Elders' members comprise a mix of diverse skills, expertise, and backgrounds. They represent broad geographical locations and consider views from across Australia.
Aged Care Quality Standards – Public Consultation
We are currently reviewing the Aged Care Quality Standards. This fact sheet provides an overview of the review and the public consultation occurring from 17 October to 25 November 2022.
Poster for the review of Aged Care Quality Standards
We are urgently reviewing the Aged Care Quality Standards and undertaking public consultation from 17 October to 25 November 2022. This poster is for providers and organisations to promote the public consultation.
Independent evaluation of the Aged Care Quality Standards – Summary
An overview of the independent evaluation of the Aged Care Quality Standards report by KPMG in January 2022.
In-home aged care service list – Survey results
An overview of the common themes and recommendations from the Service List Survey responses and what the department will do next.
Council of Elders communique – 19 August 2022
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 19 August 2022.
Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) webinar slides – 30 August 2022
Presentation slides from the webinar on 30 August covering the latest information on the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) funding model, to help with preparation and transition activities in the lead up to commencement of AN-ACC on 1 October 2022.
CHSP, Sector Support and Development (SSD) provider webinar slides – 17 August 2022
Presentation slides from the webinar on 17 August 2022, covering the SSD Community of Practice which will be available in September 2022, the process for completing AWPs and how changes, such as partnerships between providers, may work.
Council of Elders communique – 21 and 22 July 2022
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 21 and 22 July 2022.
Council of Elders communique – 9 June 2022
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 9 June 2022.
Aged Care funding reforms presentation – 7 Jun 2022
PowerPoint presentation from the webinar, covering info on Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) and care minutes, Quarterly Financial Reporting, Basic Daily Fee, eNRMC transitional arrangement, and updates from Services Australia.
Council of Elders communique – 25 March 2022
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 25 March 2022.
Aged Care funding reforms presentation – 18 Mar 2022
PowerPoint presentation on latest information from Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC), Quarterly Reporting Requirements, Monthly Care Statements and an update from Services Australia.
Get involved in transforming aged care
We are making changes to aged care that will deliver respect, care and dignity for every senior Australian. It is important that as many people as possible contribute to the reforms, so we can design changes that reflect the rich diversity of senior Australians.
Terms of reference for the Council of Elders
Terms of reference for the Council of Elders
Council of Elders communique – 18 February 2022
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 18 February 2022.
Concepts for a new framework for regulating aged care – Plain English
This plain English concept paper outlines a new, improved approach to regulating aged care.
Council of Elders communique – 25 January 2022
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 25 January 2022.
Concepts for a new framework for regulating aged care
This concept paper outlines a new, improved approach to regulating aged care.
Respect, care, dignity – a generational plan for aged care in Australia
Our once in a generation reform of aged care will help provide respect, care and dignity to our senior Australians. This plan builds on recent aged care quality reforms and outlines how we will achieve our aims.
Aged care reforms – social media image – Older person 1
A tile that can be used by aged care providers on their social media channels.
Aged care reforms – social media image – A new plan for aged care in Australia
A tile that can be used by aged care providers on their social media channels.
Aged care reforms – social media image – Once in a generation change 1
A tile that can be used by aged care providers on their social media channels.
Aged care reforms – social media image – Older person 2
A tile that can be used by aged care providers on their social media channels.
Aged care reforms – social media image – Once in a generation change 2
A tile that can be used by aged care providers on their social media channels.
Aged care reforms – social media image – Set for generational reforms
A tile that can be used by aged care providers on their social media channels.
Aged care reforms – social media image – Greater choice in aged care
A tile that can be used by aged care providers on their social media channels.
Reforming in-home aged care and regulation update – 31 August 2022
The Australian Government extended the reforms to in-home aged care until July 2024. This webinar will give older Australians, their families and carers, and the aged care sector an update on the reforms. The update will include progress on a new Aged Care Act and regulatory arrangements.
2023 Residents’ Experience Surveys
All residential aged care providers are encouraged to participate in the 2023 Residents’ Experience Surveys which will contribute 33% to their overall Star Rating score. This webinar will provide information about what has changed in the program since 2022 and how the surveys will be conducted.
Grant Opportunity: Improving respite care for people with dementia and their carers
This webinar is for aged care providers interested in applying for a grant opportunity, which aims to improve respite care for people with dementia and their carers.
Aged care funding reforms
Get the latest information on the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC), Quarterly Reporting Requirements, Monthly Care Statements and an update from Services Australia.
New residential aged care quality indicators launched 1 April 2023
From 1 April 2023, residential aged care providers need to collect data for six new quality indicators as part of the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program. To help providers prepare and to support reporting, we hosted a QI Program webinar.
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