About the system
Read about the Single Assessment System and why it’s important.
About the workforce
We have brought together the previous aged care assessment workforces to simplify access to aged care.
Aged care needs assessments
See guidance on how to assess eligibility for government-funded aged care services.
Residential aged care funding assessments
See guidance on how to assess for residential aged care funding classification
New Single Assessment System workforce
The Single Assessment System workforce has brought together and replaced the Regional Assessment Service, Aged Care Assessment Teams and independent Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) assessment organisations.
As of 9 December 2024, assessment organisations are funded to conduct:
- all aged care needs assessments for in-home aged care, flexible aged care programs, residential respite and entry into residential aged care
- residential aged care funding assessments.
We are working with new, continuing and exiting assessment organisations to support a smooth transition. There should be no disruptions for anyone waiting for an assessment.
Find more information about the Single Assessment System workforce.
Resources
Resources
My Aged Care – Assessor Portal functions: How to configure outlets and create a new staff account
Single Assessment System for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – Fact sheet
Single Assessment System – Easy Read fact sheet
