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PBS National Residential Medication Charts Repeal Instrument 2025
This instrument is the signed approval for repeal of the Instrument of Approval for PBS National Residential Medication Charts
Specialised homeless status registered provider application form
This form should be used by registered providers of residential care to apply for Specialised Homeless status for a service under the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN ACC) funding model.
Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN ACC) – Specialised status guide for residential aged care registered providers
The guide provides information to registered providers on the AN-ACC funding model in relation to specialised status.
Specialised Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander status registered provider application form
This form should be used by registered providers of residential care to apply for Specialised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status for a service under the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN ACC) funding model.
Electronic National Residential Medication Charts (eNRMC) – Transition to electronic prescribing and end of Transitional Arrangement
This document provides an overview of the revised timeframes for eNRMC systems to achieve electronic prescribing conformance and for aged care services to transition.
Long Form – Specialised status for residential aged care
This form should be used by residential aged care providers to collect information for specialised base care tariff applications.
Electronic National Residential Medication Charts (eNRMC) – Conformance status tracker
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the Australian Digital Health Agency (Agency) are working with eNRMC software vendors to ensure conformant eNRMC systems with electronic prescribing capability are available during October 2025.
Electronic National Residential Medication Charts (eNRMC) – Pharmacist fact sheet
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the Australian Digital Health Agency are working with eNRMC software vendors to ensure electronic prescribing enabled eNRMC systems are available by 1 October 2025.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 28 November 2025
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally in 2025. It includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, vaccine rollout, testing and PPE provided to services.
Schedule of Subsidies and Supplements for Residential and Transition Care
The schedule lists the daily rates of subsidies and supplements for government-funded residential and transition care under the new Aged Care Act, effective 1 November 2025.
Guide – how to report offline beds in residential aged care
This guide provides clear and practical instructions for residential aged care providers on how to report offline beds.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 21 November 2025
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally in 2025. It includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, vaccine rollout, testing and PPE provided to services.
Residential aged care residents COVID-19 vaccination rates – November 2025
This table provides COVID-19 vaccination rates of aged care residents by facility across Australia over the past 12 months, using data from the Australian Immunisation Register.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 14 November 2025
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally in 2025. It includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, vaccine rollout, testing and PPE provided to services.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 7 November 2025
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally in 2025. It includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, vaccine rollout, testing and PPE provided to services.
Residents' Experience Survey poster for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
This poster explains the steps that will take place on the day of the Residents' Experience Survey.
Residential aged care homes and the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS)
This fact sheet outlines the benefits, roles and responsibilities of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) for residential aged care providers.
Palliative care status form
Registered 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.
24/7 registered nurse obligation exemption application form
This form should be used by registered providers of eligible residential care homes to apply for an exemption from the 24/7 registered nurse requirement.
QI Program quick reference guide – Pressure injuries
This guide is for registered providers of approved residential care homes. It helps you understand and meet your obligations to collect and report data on pressure injuries for the QI Program.
QI Program quick reference guide – Unplanned weight loss
This guide is for registered providers of approved residential care homes. It helps you understand and meet your obligations to collect and report data on unplanned weight loss for the QI Program.
National Aged Care Quality Indicator Program Manual – Part A
The QI Program Manual outlines definitions for each quality indicator and provides information on how to collect and submit quality indicator data.
Star Ratings fact sheet for residential aged care providers
This fact sheet outlines the Star Ratings system for residential aged care providers.
QI Program quick reference guide – Falls and major injury
This guide is for registered providers of approved residential care homes. It helps you understand and meet your obligations to collect and report data on falls and major injury for the QI Program.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 31 October 2025
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally in 2025. It includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, vaccine rollout, testing and PPE provided to services.
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