Resources
24/7 registered nurse – Reporting user guide
This guide provides MPS trial sites with an overview of existing 24/7 RN reporting which will be trialled during Phase 1 of the MPS 24/7 RN trial. It also provides guidance on how to complete and submit the 24/7 RN report.
24/7 registered nurse responsibility policy guidelines for MPS sites participating in trial arrangements
This document provides guidance for participating MPS sites about compliance with the 24/7 registered nurse responsibility during phase 1 of the MPS trial of these proposed new arrangements.
Q&A – Webinar 1: Aged care reforms – Impacts on the MPS program and providers – 8 May 2024
Questions and answers from Webinar 1: Aged care reforms – Impacts on the MPS program and providers held on 8 May 2024.
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Webinar 2: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) program and providers – Recording
A recording and transcript of Webinar 2: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) program and providers
Q&A – Webinar 3: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) program and providers – 29 July 2024
Questions and answers from Webinar 3: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) program and providers held on 29 July 2024.
Instrument to determine the number of places available for allocation in 2023–24 and 2024–25
Signed by the Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler MP, this instrument details the number of flexible and residential aged care places available in 2023–24 and 2024–25. There were no MPS allocations rounds in 2023–24. We finalised the allocations round for 2024–25 in January 2025.
Q&A – Webinar 2: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) program and providers – 19 June 2024
Questions and answers from Webinar 2: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) program and providers held on 19 June 2024
Multi-Purpose Services locations
Find a Multi-Purpose Service that can deliver aged care services in rural and remote locations. Locations are marked on a map and also available as a list of street addresses within each state and territory.
2022–23 Flexible aged care places (Multi-Purpose Services) allocations round – Application guide
This document provides information about the Flexible aged care places (Multi-Purpose Services) allocations round process.
2022–23 Flexible aged care places (Multi-Purpose Services) allocations round – Application – Part A: Applicant details
Part A of the application for the 2022–23 Flexible aged care places (Multi-Purpose Services) allocations round – Applicant details.
2022–23 Flexible aged care places (Multi-Purpose Services) allocations round – Application – Part B: New service – residential
Part B of the application for the 2022–23 Flexible aged care places (Multi-Purpose Services) allocations round – New service – residential
2022–23 Flexible aged care places (Multi-Purpose Services) allocations round – Application – Part C: Existing service
Part C of the application for the 2022–23 Flexible aged care places (Multi-Purpose Services) allocations round – Existing service.
Application to Combine Residential Care Services Form
Approved aged care providers use this form to apply to combine 2 or more residential aged care services into 1 Residential Aged Care Service (RACS) ID.
MPS Program Minor Capital Grant Opportunity – Results
In 2021, MPS providers had the opportunity apply for a grant to undertake minor capital projects that directly related to the provision of residential aged care.
New basic daily fee supplement
Complete this form to apply for the new basic daily fee supplement for eligible residential aged care services and multi-purpose services.
Application for a Variation of a Provisional Allocation of Places Form
Approved aged care providers use this form to apply for a variation of a provisional allocation of places.
Australian Government Response – MPS Review recommendations
The Australian Government response to the Multi-Purpose Services Program review recommendations.
Aged care in MPS: Response to the Australian Government Terms of Reference
This review examines whether delivering aged care services in regional and remote areas through Multi-Purpose Services (MPS) is an effective model. It contains a number of recommendations for the program.
My Aged Care – Service and support portal user guide – Updating multipurpose services
Approved Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) providers must keep their information in the My Aged Care Service and Support portal up to date. This quick reference guide for administrator users of the portal covers how to add and update information in the portal.
Application to Provide Care in Respect of Provisionally Allocated Places Form
Approved aged care providers use this form to apply for a determination that you are in a position to provide residential or flexible care in respect of provisionally allocated places.
Application for and Extension of the Provisional Allocation Period Form
Approved aged care providers use this form to apply for the first 2 extensions of the provisional allocation period for residential or flexible care places.
Application to Extend a Provisional Allocation Period – Exceptional Circumstances
Approved aged care providers use this form to apply to extend the provisional allocation period beyond 6 years from the date of allocation for residential or flexible care places.
Webinar 6: Multi-Purpose Services Program Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the MPSP and providers – 28 February 2025
This webinar was held on 28 February 2025 and provides instructions on MPSP reforms and updates, MPSP subsidies and client fees, transitional arrangements (preparing for client data collection) and questions and answers.
Webinar 9: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) program and providers
This webinar provides updates on the aged care context and the MPS reforms, place allocations and aged care services under the new Act and update on the development of a new MPSP funding model – IHACPA’s role.
Webinar 8: Multi-Purpose Service – Aged Care Reforms: Impacts on the MPSP & providers
This webinar was held on 29 April 2025 and provides instructions on the regulation of providers delivering services under the MPSP and the new Aged Care Act, supported decision-making, and draft rules out for consultation (Tranche 4b).
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