Resources
Prescribing psychotropic medications to people in aged care – information and resources
This fact sheet for prescribers contains a list of available information and resources about prescribing psychotropic medications to people in aged care.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – January 2020
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for January 2020.
Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) Review Quarterly Reports
These reports have tables with reviews and review outcomes by state and ACFI question for the quarter, and upgrade and downgrade rates by state and question for the quarter.
1997, 2001 and 2005 Schemes for the Viability Supplement (Residential Aged Care)
These schemes for the viability supplement apply to some older residential aged care services.
2017 Scheme for the Viability Supplement (Residential Aged Care)
This fact sheet is for residential aged care providers. Follow the steps to work out the number of points for your service under the 2017 scheme, to see whether you're eligible for the viability supplement.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – December 2019
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for December 2019.
RAC communique – 27 November 2019
This communique summarises the meeting of the Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Reform Working Group held on 27 November 2019.
Report on the Outcome of Public Consultation on the Serious Incident Response Scheme
This report details outcomes from public consultation on the finer details of the operation of a Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS).
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – November 2019
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for November 2019.
Quality of Care in Residential Aged Care Facilities
Australian Government response to the House of Representatives’ Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport's Inquiry into the Quality of Care in Residential Aged Care Facilities in Australia.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – October 2019
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for October 2019.
Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Reform Working Group Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference for the RAC Funding Reform Working Group.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – September 2019
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for September 2019.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – August 2019
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for August 2019.
Aged Care Worker Screening Guidelines
These guidelines assist approved aged care providers with police certificate and NDIS Worker Screening requirements.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – July 2019
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for July 2019.
Application for an extension to the timeframe for entering into an accommodation agreement
Residential aged care providers can apply for an extension to the timeframe to sign an accommodation agreement using this form.
Guidelines for Applying for the Higher Accommodation Supplement
Residential aged care providers use these guidelines to find out whether they're eligible for the higher accommodation supplement and to apply.
My Aged Care Process Overview – Residential Care
This diagram shows the key steps that providers should follow when providing residential care. It provides links, where available, to further guidance information.
Caring for Older People in heatwaves – Residential Aged Care
This checklist is for providers of residential aged care. It has what to do before and during a heatwave.
Notice to Transfer Aged Care Places to Another Provider
Approved aged care providers use this form to notify the Secretary of the Department of Health of your intention to transfer or receive residential or flexible aged care places. You must complete all questions in the form.
Report on Progress Towards Eligibility to Provide Care for Residential Care Places
Approved aged care providers use this form to report on progress towards being in a position to provide care in respect of provisionally allocated residential care places.
Application to Vary Conditions of Allocation
Approved aged care providers use this form to apply to vary the conditions of allocation of operational, or unused residential and flexible, places.
Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) User Guide
This publication guides approved aged care providers on how to complete ACFI appraisals and reappraisals.
Adjusted Subsidy Determination 2016
This letter lists the services determined as adjusted subsidy residential aged care services.
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