Resources
Review of the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI)
This review recommends changes to ACFI to bring the tool in line with modern care practices and reduce bias in the assessment process.
Notice to Transfer Aged Care Places to Another Provider
Approved aged care providers use this form to notify the Secretary of the Department of Health of your intention to transfer or receive residential or flexible aged care places. You must complete all questions in the form.
Report on Progress Towards Eligibility to Provide Care for Residential Care Places
Approved aged care providers use this form to report on progress towards being in a position to provide care in respect of provisionally allocated residential care places.
Application to Vary Conditions of Allocation
Approved aged care providers use this form to apply to vary the conditions of allocation of operational, or unused residential and flexible, places.
Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) User Guide
This publication guides approved aged care providers on how to complete ACFI appraisals and reappraisals.
Adjusted Subsidy Determination 2016
This letter lists the services determined as adjusted subsidy residential aged care services.
Red Tape Reduction in Aged Care Places Management Guide
This guide is intended to provide general information about aged care places management.
Poster – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged Care
This poster has information on recognising and managing gastroenteritis (gastro). It includes a space to write the coordinator's name in the event of an outbreak.
Care and Services in Aged Care Homes – Information for Approved Providers
This guide is to help approved aged care providers deliver services in residential aged care.
Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) Annual Report
This report provides the breakdown of days spent in each ACFI classification by state in a year.
Poster – Influenza Kit for Residential Aged Care
This poster is for aged care providers working in a residential aged care setting. It is part of the Influ-Info – Influenza Kit for Residential Aged Care.
Fact Sheets – Influenza Kit for Residential Aged Care
A set of fact sheets to assist residential aged care providers in making decisions about the prevention and control of influenza. They form part of the Influ-Info – Influenza Kit for Residential Aged Care.
Information Sheets – Influenza Kit for Residential Aged Care
A set of handouts and posters for aged care providers to prevent and manage influenza in a residential aged care setting.
Outbreak Coordinator's Handbook – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged Care
A handbook to assist aged care providers in making decisions about the prevention and control of gastroenteritis (gastro). It forms part of the Gastro-Info – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged Care.
Information Sheets – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged Care
A set of handouts and posters for aged care providers to prevent and manage gastroenteritis (gastro).
An alternative funding model for residential aged care
The department engaged the University of Wollongong to develop options and recommendations to help inform the design of future residential aged care funding models.
Residential aged care COVID-19 webinar
A webinar for residential aged care providers and their staff, on COVID-19 preparedness and prevention. It will include discussion on: preparing for outbreaks, when an outbreak is suspected and confirmed; and declaring an outbreak over.
Residential aged care reforms
This webinar will focus on the aged care reforms that will improve care in residential settings and make sure it is sustainable.
Preparing your aged care service for winter – response
The department is hosting a series of webinars to help aged care providers to prepare for, respond to and recover from winter viruses such as influenza, as well as continuing to respond to the threat of COVID-19. This is the second in the series focussing on ‘response’.
2023 Residents’ Experience Surveys
All residential aged care providers are encouraged to participate in the 2023 Residents’ Experience Surveys which will contribute 33% to their overall Star Rating score. This webinar will provide information about what has changed in the program since 2022 and how the surveys will be conducted.
Residential aged care 24/7 registered nurse responsibility: reporting, supplement and other information
This webinar provides information to the residential aged care sector on the new 24/7 registered nurse responsibility.
Improving aged care homes through design
This webinar supported the aged care sector in understanding how to adopt the National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines. Attendees heard how the Principles and Guidelines can help create enabling and dementia-friendly environments to benefit both residents and staff.
Residential aged care funding reform update – Webinar
This webinar gave the residential aged care sector an update on funding, the care minutes responsibility, the 24/7 registered nurse responsibility, and care time reporting.
Residential care fees and means testing – Webinar
This webinar gave aged care providers and older people, families and carers an overview of how residential care fees are changing under the Aged Care Act from 1 July 2025.
Residential aged care financial reporting and care minutes funding update – Webinar
This webinar is for residential aged care providers about upcoming changes to care minutes funding and financial reporting.
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