Resources
Improving choice in residential aged care – for providers
We are making changes to residential aged care so senior Australians will have more choice and control. Find out about the changes and what they will mean for approved residential care providers.
Refundable Accommodation Deposit Support Loan Guidelines
Guidelines for the Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) Support Loan Program, which provides zero interest loans to eligible residential aged care providers. The guidelines include relevant information on the RAD Support Loan Program, including eligibility and how to apply.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – April 2021
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for April 2021.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – March 2021
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for March 2021.
RAC communique – 4 February 2021
This communique summarises the meeting of the Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Reform Working Group held on 4 February 2021.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – February 2021
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for February 2021.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – January 2021
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for January 2021.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Independent review of COVID-19 outbreaks at St Basil’s and Epping Gardens aged care facilities
An independent review undertaken by Professor Lyn Gilbert and Adjunct Professor Alan Lilly into COVID-19 outbreaks at St Basil’s Home for the Aged and Heritage Care Epping Gardens in Victoria.
Letter for residential aged care and multi-purpose service providers from the Secretary of the Department of Health
A letter from the Secretary of the Department of Health to residential aged care and multi-purpose service providers about new regulatory arrangements.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – December 2020
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for December 2020.
Minister Colbeck's letter to aged care service providers about infection prevention and control leads
A letter from Minister Colbeck to aged care service providers about a new requirement to appoint an infection prevention and control lead.
Letter for approved providers from the Secretary of the Department of Health
A letter from the Secretary of the Department of Health to aged care service providers about a new requirement to appoint an infection prevention and control lead.
RAC communique – 5 November 2020
This communique summarises the meeting of the Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Reform Working Group held on 5 November 2020.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – November 2020
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for November 2020.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – October 2020
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for October 2020.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – September 2020
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for September 2020
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – August 2020
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for August 2020.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – July 2020
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for July 2020.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – June 2020
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for June 2020.
Service Compliance Ratings: Information for residential aged care service providers
This fact sheet has information for residential aged care service providers about the service compliance rating.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – May 2020
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for May 2020.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – April 2020
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for April 2020.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for families and residents on restricted visits to residential aged care facilities
An information sheet for families and residents on restricted visits to residential aged care facilities to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – March 2020
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for March 2020.
Business case template – Business Improvement Fund
Residential aged care providers use this business case template to apply for grants under the Business Improvement Fund.
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