Resources
Business case template – Business Improvement Fund
Residential aged care providers use this business case template to apply for grants under the Business Improvement Fund.
Residential aged care infection control and emergency planning
This letter is from the Chief Medical Officer to aged care providers. It's on the importance of infection control and health emergency planning in residential care.
RAC communique – 18 February 2020
This communique summarises the meeting of the Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Reform Working Group held on 18 February 2020.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – February 2020
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for February 2020.
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.
Resource Utilisation and Classification Study (RUCS) Reports
RUCS was a national study that looked into the needs, costs and classification of residential aged care. The RUCS reports describe the key parts of the study including a proposed new assessment and funding model called Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC).
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.
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