Your obligations changed on 1 November with the commencement of the Aged Care Act 2024 (the new Act) and the Aged Care Rules 2025. To help understand your new obligations, you can view fact sheets for MPS providers.
In the lead up to the new Act commencing, the department held a series of webinars to assist providers to prepare for the changes. All the webinars, including transcripts can be accessed on the resources page.
MPSP Policy Manual
The department has developed a detailed policy manual that provides information and guidance about the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP). It explains the Australian Government’s policy context and operational requirements for the provision of funded aged care services.
Multi-Purpose Service Program Manual
Fact sheets
The department has prepared 4 high-level fact sheets for providers on the operation of the MPSP. You can find information on:
- Accessing the MPSP
- Fees and Charges under the MPSP
- Reporting by MPS providers
- Regulation of MPS providers
Service Agreement template
Under the Aged Care Act 2024 every person receiving funded aged care services needs to have a service agreement in place. A Service Agreement template is available for providers if required.
Webinars
In the lead up to the new Act commencing, the department held a series of webinars to assist providers to prepare for the changes. All the webinars, including transcripts can be accessed here.