About residential aged care
Learn about residential aged care, why it’s important and how to become an approved provider.
Fees you can charge
Residents pay fees to help with the cost of their care, if they can afford it.
Manage services
All residential aged care providers must offer certain services to residents.
Funding for providers
To provide residential aged care, you need allocated places to get government subsidies and supplements.
My Aged Care
If you need some help around the house or think it’s time to look into aged care homes, My Aged Care is here to help. Visit the My Aged Care website to find information about how to access aged care services. You can also call Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm.
Latest resources
Latest resources
Residents' Experience Survey – Communication toolkit
An information toolkit designed to support both provider and consumer peak bodies in their communications with their members on the positive findings from the 2022 and 2023 rounds of the Residents’ Experience Survey.
AN-ACC assessments dashboard
This dashboard provides users with information on the progress of AN-ACC assessments.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 6 September 2024
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.
Quarterly Financial Report data definitions – Q1 – July to September 2024
Quarterly Financial Report data definitions for aged care providers to refer to when completing their submissions each quarter.
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