Resources
What is the AN-ACC Transition Fund?
Fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information about the AN-ACC Transition Fund that will be available to support providers as they transition to the new funding arrangement.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 6 December 2024
Report
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.
Registered nurse coverage in residential aged care dashboard
Infographic
This dashboard provides users with high level information on 24/7 registered nurse coverage in residential aged care.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 29 November 2024
Report
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.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 22 November 2024
Report
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.
Approved providers with an exemption from the 24/7 registered nurse responsibility
Fact sheet
This webpage lists approved providers with an exemption from the 24/7 registered nurse responsibility in residential aged care.
Base interest rate (BIR) and maximum permissible interest rate (MPIR) for residential aged care
Guideline
View the current and previous BIR and MPIR for residential aged care. Find out which rate to use to calculate accommodation payments and contributions and interest amounts.
Quarterly financial snapshot of the aged care sector – Quarter 4 2023–24 – April to June 2024
Report
This snapshot provides information on the financial performance of the Australian aged care sector from April to June 2024. It includes analysis of residential care and home care.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 15 November 2024
Report
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.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 8 November 2024
Report
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.
Evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Lead role in Residential Aged Care Homes – Technical Paper
Report
This Technical Paper accompanies the independent evaluation report by Healthcare Management Advisors (HMA), commissioned by the Department of Health and Aged Care (Department) to assess the effectiveness of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead role in residential aged care.
Evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Lead role in Residential Aged Care Homes – Final Report
Report
This independent evaluation report by Healthcare Management Advisors (HMA), commissioned by the Department, assesses the effectiveness of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead role in residential aged care. The final evaluation report consists of both the main report and a technical paper.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 1 November 2024
Report
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.
Preparing for an emergency event – Residential aged care
Procedure
A checklist of activities to help aged care service delivery during emergency events. This list is for residential aged care providers.
Residential aged care funding reform update – Questions and answers
Fact sheet
Questions and answers from the residential aged care funding reform update webinar held on 18 September 2024.
Fact sheet for residents and families on COVID-19 vaccination and antivirals
Fact sheet
Information on COVID-19 Vaccination and Antiviral treatments for residents living in aged care homes and their families.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 25 October 2024
Report
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.
Places to people: how residential aged care providers can prepare for success in a competitive market
Fact sheet
This fact sheet provides some guidance to help residential aged care providers succeed in a competitive market.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 18 October 2024
Report
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.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 11 October 2024
Report
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.
Aged Care On-site Pharmacist Measure – Pharmacist and Residential Aged Care Home Guide
Report
This document is designed to assist pharmacist and residential aged care home participation in the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist Measure. It includes information about the Measure, useful resources and links.
Care minutes in residential aged care – information for workers
Fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information for residential aged care workers about care minutes targets and how they can be delivered. It also answers common questions workers may have about care minutes.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 4 October 2024
Report
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.
Consumer Experience Interview questions – 2022
Fact sheet
This publication is the list of questions each participating resident was asked during 2022 Consumer Experience Interviews.
Service-level care minutes performance in residential aged care (from October 2023)
Dataset
This document provides information on service-level care minutes performance in residential aged care.
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