Learn about the program
Find out how an MPS provides aged care services in rural and remote areas.
Understand your responsibilities
Find out what your responsibilities are as an approved MPS provider.
Manage your Multi-Purpose Service
Learn about the management activities you must undertake as an MPS.
MPS reforms
Find out about impacts of the aged care reforms on the MPS program and providers
My Aged Care
If you need some help around the house or think it’s time to look into aged care homes, My Aged Care is here to help.
Visit the My Aged Care website to find information about how to access aged care services.
You can apply for an assessment online and search for local aged care providers that meet your needs.
You can also call 1800 200 422 Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm.
Quick Reference Guide – Updating Multi-Purpose Services in the My Aged Care Service Provider Portal
Approved Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) providers must keep their information in the My Aged Care service provider portal up to date. This quick reference guide for administrator users of the portal covers how to add and update information in the portal.
Stay up to date
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Sign up to receive regular updates on aged care programs and initiatives including open consultations, resources, training, webinars and more.
Resources
Resources
Webinar 6: Multi-Purpose Services Program Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the MPSP and providers – 28 February 2025 – Video
Webinar 6: Multi-Purpose Services Program Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the MPSP and providers – 28 February 2025 – Presentation slides
Multi-Purpose Service – Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the MPSP and providers – Webinar recording
Multi-Purpose Service Webinar – 24/7 RN Trial Reporting – 19 February 2025 – Presentation slides
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Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) Programme
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