Multi-Purpose Services (MPS) Program

The Multi-Purpose Services Program combines funding for aged care services from the Australian Government with state and territory health services. This joint initiative means small regional and remote communities can offer flexible aged care services that meet the needs of their community.

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.

Find a Multi-Purpose Service

Use our map or street address listing to locate an MPS near you.

My Aged Care

Visit the My Aged Care website to find information about how to access Australian Government–funded 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 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.

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Latest resources

Latest resources

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 C: Existing service

Part C of the application for the 2022–23 Flexible aged care places (Multi-purpose services) allocations round – Existing service.

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

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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program

We fund this program to provide culturally appropriate aged care to older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The service providers in this program deliver a mix of aged care services, mainly in rural and remote areas.

Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) Programme

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