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Residential aged care residents COVID-19 vaccination rates – 11 July 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.
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Improving food and nutrition in aged care: Charles Chambers Court – Mission Australia
Meet Achmed, the chef at Mission’s Australia Charles Chambers Court aged care home, and manager Steve. Since starting the Maggie Beer Foundation’s training they have shifted the focus to the whole food experience – from flavour and presentation, to monthly themed events.
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Improving food and nutrition in aged care: Arcare Aged Care
Meet chef Lata and managers David and Wayne from Arcare Aged Care. National food and beverage manager Wayne is preparing for the new Aged Care Act’s food and nutrition requirements by supporting his whole team to complete the Maggie Beer Foundation’s training.
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Improving food and nutrition in aged care: Heywood Rural Health
Meet Sharron, Brad and Leigh from Heywood Rural Health aged care home. Sharron, a resident, shares what good food means to her and the improvements she's seen. Chef Brad and manager Leigh explain what motivates them to improve food and dining for residents.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 18 July 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 – 11 July 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 – 4 July 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.
Aged Care On-site Pharmacist Measure – Pharmacist and Residential Aged Care Home Guide
This document is designed to assist pharmacist and residential aged care home participation in the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist Measure. It includes information about the Measure, useful resources and links.
Aged Care On-site Pharmacist Measure – Primary Health Network – Residential Aged Care Home Support Grant Program Guide
This document is designed to support Primary Health Networks (PHNs) that are participating in the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist Measure – Residential Aged Care Home Support Grant Program.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 27 June 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.
Care Minutes Performance Statement – guidance for providers
This resource outlines reporting requirements for residential aged care providers, including engaging an external auditor to review the new Care Minutes Performance Statement.
Audit requirements for Care Minutes Performance Statement – interim guidance for auditors
The resource includes information to support auditors in performing assurance engagements over the Care Minutes Performance Statement. Updated guidance will be issued after the rules for the Aged Care Act 2024 are finalised.
Care Minutes Performance Statement – audit report templates
We have prepared audit report templates for auditors to apply in auditing Care Minutes Performance Statements for residential aged care providers. This includes an unmodified report, qualified opinion, adverse opinion and disclaimed opinion.
Care Minutes Performance Statement – template
Residential aged care providers can use this template to prepare their Care Minutes Performance Statement. This will need to be externally audited before submitting it within the 2025–26 Aged Care Financial Report.
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Introduction to the Care Minutes Performance Statement – video
This video explains the new audit requirements and how residential aged care providers can prepare.
Residential aged care residents influenza vaccination rates – 12 June 2025
This table provides influenza vaccination rates of aged care residents by facility across Australia using data from the Australian Immunisation Register.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 20 June 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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My protections – Aged Care Quality Standards
This video explains how older people make decisions about their care plans, have their preferences respected, and should feel safe and comfortable where they live.
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My dignity and diversity – Aged Care Quality Standards
This video explains how aged care providers must consider the individual needs of older people such as their culture, beliefs, sexual orientation and privacy.
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My choice and my decisions – Aged Care Quality Standards
This video explains how older people are empowered to make their own decisions, and if they want to, seek guidance from registered supporters, OPAN and others. It also highlights how aged care providers must listen to their needs and concerns.
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I am the centre of my Aged Care – Aged Care Quality Standards
This video explains how the standards provide protections and rights for older people, empowers them to make their own choices and decisions and makes them feel safe and comfortable, where they live.
Residential aged care residents COVID-19 vaccination rates – 12 June 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 – 13 June 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 – 6 June 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 – 30 May 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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