Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) funding resources
AN-ACC resources
This page contains links to more information and resources about the Australian National Aged Care Classification funding model (AN-ACC) and residential aged care funding reforms.
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COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 12 December 2025
Report
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.
Understanding fees for aged care homes – 1 November 2025 fee arrangements
Fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines the fees you may be asked to pay for permanent residential care under the 1 November 2025 fee arrangements.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 5 December 2025
Report
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.
Electronic National Residential Medication Chart (eNRMC) – Key dates for eNRMC electronic prescribing transition
Report
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the Australian Digital Health Agency have worked closely with software vendors over the past 3 years to develop electronic prescribing capabilities and enhanced safety features within eNRMC systems.
PBS National Residential Medication Charts Repeal Instrument 2025
Agreement
This instrument is the signed approval for repeal of the Instrument of Approval for PBS National Residential Medication Charts
Specialised homeless status registered provider application form
Form
This form should be used by registered providers of residential care to apply for Specialised Homeless status for a service under the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN ACC) funding model.
Specialised Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander status registered provider application form
Form
This form should be used by registered 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.
Electronic National Residential Medication Charts (eNRMC) – Transition to electronic prescribing and end of Transitional Arrangement
Fact sheet
This document provides an overview of the revised timeframes for eNRMC systems to achieve electronic prescribing conformance and for aged care services to transition.
Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN ACC) – Specialised status guide for residential aged care registered providers
Guideline
The guide provides information to registered providers on the AN-ACC funding model in relation to specialised status.
Long Form – Specialised status for residential aged care
Form
This form should be used by residential aged care providers to collect information for specialised base care tariff applications.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 28 November 2025
Report
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.
Electronic National Residential Medication Charts (eNRMC) – Pharmacist fact sheet
Fact sheet
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the Australian Digital Health Agency are working with eNRMC software vendors to ensure electronic prescribing enabled eNRMC systems are available by 1 October 2025.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 21 November 2025
Report
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.
Residential aged care residents COVID-19 vaccination rates – November 2025
Dataset
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 – 14 November 2025
Report
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 – 7 November 2025
Report
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.
Residents' Experience Survey poster for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Poster
This poster explains the steps that will take place on the day of the Residents' Experience Survey.
Palliative care status form
Form
Registered providers must complete and submit the most recent version of this form each time you request AN-ACC Class 1 status for a care recipient.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 31 October 2025
Report
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.
QI Program quick reference guide – Medication management – Polypharmacy
Guideline
This guide is for registered providers of approved residential care homes. It helps you understand and meet Your obligations to collect and report data on medication management – polypharmacy for the QI Program.
QI Program quick reference guide – Restrictive practices
Guideline
This guide is for registered providers of approved residential care homes. It helps you understand and meet your obligations to collect and report data on restrictive practices for the QI Program.
QI Program quick reference guide – Unplanned weight loss
Guideline
This guide is for registered providers of approved residential care homes. It helps you understand and meet your obligations to collect and report data on unplanned weight loss for the QI Program.
QI Program quick reference guide – Pressure injuries
Guideline
This guide is for registered providers of approved residential care homes. It helps you understand and meet your obligations to collect and report data on pressure injuries for the QI Program.
QI Program quick reference guide – Medication management – Antipsychotics
Guideline
This guide is for registered providers of approved residential care homes. It helps you understand and meet your obligations to collect and report data on medication management – antipsychotics for the QI Program.
Star Ratings fact sheet for residential aged care providers
Fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines the Star Ratings system for residential aged care providers.
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