Resources
Palliative care status form
Approved aged care providers must complete and submit the most recent version of this form each time you request AN-ACC Class 1 status for a care recipient. The form is available in 14 languages to help care recipients understand it, but you must complete the English version (a legal requirement).
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 17 January 2025
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 – 10 January 2025
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.
Updates to Medication Chart Legislation – Effective 01 October 2024
This fact sheet outlines the changes to the National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Regulations 2017 to support medication management for older people in residential aged care homes. These changes will reduce safety risks, support resident choice of pharmacy and improve pharmacy workflows.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 2 January 2025
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.
Higher Everyday Living Fee fact sheet
This fact sheet provides an overview on the Higher Everyday Living Fee that will be introduced on 1 July 2025. It includes useful information on the new fee and the transition from previous arrangements for both providers and consumers.
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Residents’ Experience Survey: A guide for older people in residential aged care
This video explains the purpose of the Residents’ Experience Survey, how it works and what to expect if you are asked to participate. The Residents’ Experience Survey is a chance for aged care residents to share their thoughts on the care they receive at their home.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 20 December 2024
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.
Payment to providers on services delivered
This fact sheet provides information for residential aged care providers on upcoming changes to a payment system based on services delivered.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 12 December 2024
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.
Base interest rate (BIR) and maximum permissible interest rate (MPIR) for residential aged care
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.
What is the AN-ACC Transition Fund?
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
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
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
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
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
This webpage lists approved providers with an exemption from the 24/7 registered nurse responsibility in residential aged care.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 15 November 2024
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.
Quarterly financial snapshot of the aged care sector – Quarter 4 2023–24 – April to June 2024
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 – 8 November 2024
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 – Final 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.
Evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Lead role in Residential Aged Care Homes – Technical Paper
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.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 1 November 2024
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
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
Questions and answers from the residential aged care funding reform update webinar held on 18 September 2024.
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