Resources
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 2 July 2021
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.
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.
Exposure draft: Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response No. 1) Principles 2021
An exposure draft of the proposed amendments to the principles is available to assist aged care providers to prepare to meet their enhance responsibilities.
Improving choice in residential aged care – for consumers
We are making changes to residential aged care so senior Australians will have more choice and control. Find out about the changes and what they will mean for you.
Improving choice in residential aged care – for providers
We are making changes to residential aged care so senior Australians will have more choice and control. Find out about the changes and what they will mean for approved residential care providers.
Refundable Accommodation Deposit Support Loan Guidelines
Guidelines for the Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) Support Loan Program, which provides zero interest loans to eligible residential aged care providers. The guidelines include relevant information on the RAD Support Loan Program, including eligibility and how to apply.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – April 2021
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for April 2021.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – March 2021
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for March 2021.
RAC communique – 4 February 2021
This communique summarises the meeting of the Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Reform Working Group held on 4 February 2021.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – February 2021
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for February 2021.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – January 2021
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for January 2021.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Independent review of COVID-19 outbreaks at St Basil’s and Epping Gardens aged care facilities
An independent review undertaken by Professor Lyn Gilbert and Adjunct Professor Alan Lilly into COVID-19 outbreaks at St Basil’s Home for the Aged and Heritage Care Epping Gardens in Victoria.
Letter for residential aged care and multi-purpose service providers from the Secretary of the Department of Health
A letter from the Secretary of the Department of Health to residential aged care and multi-purpose service providers about new regulatory arrangements.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – December 2020
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for December 2020.
Understanding fees for residential respite care
This fact sheet outlines the fees you may be asked to pay for residential respite care.
Understanding fees for aged care homes
This fact sheet outlines the fees you may be asked to pay for aged care homes.
Secretary letter to NATSIFAC providers about infection prevention and control leads
A letter from the Secretary of the Department of Health to National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care (NATSIFAC) providers about a new requirement to appoint an infection prevention and control lead.
Minister Colbeck's letter to aged care service providers about infection prevention and control leads
A letter from Minister Colbeck to aged care service providers about a new requirement to appoint an infection prevention and control lead.
Letter for approved providers from the Secretary of the Department of Health
A letter from the Secretary of the Department of Health to aged care service providers about a new requirement to appoint an infection prevention and control lead.
RAC communique – 5 November 2020
This communique summarises the meeting of the Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Reform Working Group held on 5 November 2020.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – November 2020
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for November 2020.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – October 2020
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for October 2020.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – September 2020
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for September 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for permanent aged care residents – emergency leave
Residents in aged care facilities can now take temporary leave from an aged care home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This fact sheet explains the changes for aged care residents and their families.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for residential aged care providers – emergency leave
Residents in aged care facilities can now take temporary leave from an aged care home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This fact sheet explains the changes for aged care providers.
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