Resources
24/7 registered nurse responsibility exemption application form
Form
This form should be used by approved providers of eligible residential facilities to apply for an exemption from the 24/7 registered nurse responsibility.
Specialised homeless base care tariff care recipient assessment form
Form
This form should be used by residential aged services that are seeking, or that have been approved, to receive the Specialised Homeless base care tariff under the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) funding model.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 17 March 2023
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 – 10 March 2023
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 – 3 March 2023
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 – 24 February 2023
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 – 17 February 2023
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 – 10 February 2023
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.
Specialised homeless status approved provider application form
Form
This form should be used by approved providers of residential care to apply for Specialised Homeless status for a service under the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN ACC) funding model.
Long Form – Specialised Homeless Status – Care Recipient Assessment
Form
This form privacy notice should be used by residential aged services that are seeking, or that have been approved, to receive the Specialised Homeless base care tariff 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 approved providers
Guideline
The guide provides information to approved providers on the AN-ACC funding model in relation to specialised status.
Specialised Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander status approved provider application form
Form
This form should be used by approved 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.
Bed-ready allocations – residential care places
Dataset
This publication contains information on aged care providers that have been allocated residential places through the ‘bed-ready’ process.
Long Form – Specialised Status
Form
This form should be used by approved providers to collect information for specialised base care tariff applications.
Guide to Combining Aged Care Services
Guideline
Approved aged care providers should read this guide before submitting an application to combine residential care services.
ACFI Monitoring report – September 2022
Report
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for September 2022.
Guiding principles for medication management in residential aged care facilities
Guideline
These guiding principles promote the safe, quality use of medicines and medication management in your aged care home. They are based on evidence and advice from experts, providers and users of medicines in health and aged care services.
Fact sheet – Medication management in residential aged care facilities – guiding principles
Fact sheet
This fact sheet includes the heading and statement for each Guiding Principle. A selection of Key tasks are also included for the RACF, the healthcare workforce, and/ or the individual, their carer and/or family to action.
User Guide – Role of a Medication Advisory Committee
Guideline
This User Guide: Role of a Medication Advisory Committee (User Guide) is a ‘supplement’ to the Guiding Principles for Medication Management in Residential Aged Care Facilities.
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The National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program) Webinar
Presentation
From 1 July 2021, the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program) requires approved providers of residential aged care to report on new quality indicators across 5 crucial clinical areas.
8:00
Donning and doffing personal protective equipment in residential aged care
Training
Professor Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer for the Australian Government Department of Health, explains how to don and doff personal protective equipment in residential aged care.
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Quarterly Financial Report (QFR) technical webinar presentation
Presentation
Technical information on the new Quarterly Financial Report (QFR) requirements for the aged care sector. Presenters discuss all segments of the QFR, including viability questions, quarterly financial statements, care costs and labour hours, and food and nutrition.
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Quarterly Financial Report webinar – Updates and Q&A
Presentation
To help aged care providers prepare for the reporting requirements in the Quarterly Financial Report (QFR), this webinar provides updated information and an opportunity for Q&A. Presenters discuss all segments and key features of the QFR and enhancements to the Aged Care Financial Report (ACFR).
ACFI Monitoring report – August 2022
Report
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for August 2022.
Places to people – embedding choice in residential aged care – consultation outcomes
Report
This summary report provides the key themes and outcomes resulting from consultation on the Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) transition. The transition is part of the Australian Government’s aged care reforms to provide older Australians with choice and control over their care.
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