Apps and tools

Aged care assessment organisations can distribute the Aged Care Assessor Application installation files, so their IT Administrator staff can manually install (sideload) the app on a Windows device for assessors.

We are trialling the SPACED tool to help Commonwealth Home Support Providers (CHSP) providers access supports, resources, and information offered by Sector Support and Development (SSD) providers.

Aged care assessors can use this app to conduct assessments (using the Integrated Assessment Tool or Australian National Aged Care Classification Assessment Tool). If there is no internet, first download client information from the assessor portal and upload the assessment when back in the office.

Use our locator map to find the location, boundaries and contact details of Primary Health Networks (PHNs). You can overlap this with other area boundaries, such as local government areas.

Hearing Services Program providers use this online portal to access administration functions for the program.

Complete an online application for the Hearing Services Program.

Use this tool to check your eligibility for the Hearing Services Program voucher scheme. For existing clients, you can also check if your voucher is still current, and who was your last Hearing Services Program provider.

Use this tool to find a local Hearing Services Program provider. You can search by location or by name.

Residential aged care providers can log in to the Government Provider Management System (GPMS) to access reporting applications.

Authorised hospital staff can use this portal to search for a patient record in My Aged Care. They can view a summary of a patient’s aged care assessment information to help manage hospital discharge planning.

Use this tool if you’re feeling unwell and not sure what to do – if it’s an emergency, call 000 immediately. Answer some questions about your symptoms and get advice on whether to see a doctor, go to hospital or call an ambulance. It is available online at any time.

Use this tool to find a health service near you. You can choose the type of service you need (such as general practice or dentist) and narrow the results to suit your needs (such as bulk billing or free parking) and location. It is available online at any time.

Use our workforce locator map to check the geographical classification of any location in Australia. The map can tell you if a location is classified as metropolitan, rural or remote and if it has been identified as an area of workforce shortage.

You can use the AUSDRISK tool to estimate your risk of getting type 2 diabetes in the next 5 years.

My QuitBuddy is an app that helps you get, and stay, smoke-free and vape-free. It provides helpful tips to overcome cravings and tracking systems to chart your progress. My QuitBuddy gives you the facts you need to understand the impacts smoking and vaping have on your health.

The Cracks in the ice app provides trusted, evidence-based, and up-to-date information and resources about crystal methamphetamine (ice) for the Australian community.

The National Public Toilet Map app provides information on over 19,000 publicly available toilets across Australia. The app is available on iOS and Android devices.

Approved aged care service providers must use this portal to manage information about their services, their clients and referrals.

Free short introductory modules about dementia and communication strategies in care settings. Includes online micro-courses of only 15 minutes.

The healthdirect Service Finder is the best way to book a vaccination. Find a clinic near you that suits your needs. You can use the Service Finder to book for yourself, your children, or someone else.

Use this interactive map to find an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Health Service near you.

To compare policies across each of the health insurers operating in Australia, all you need is the type of cover you want, who the policy will cover, and where you live. PrivateHealth.gov.au contains details of every health insurance policy available in Australia.

Use these calculators to help you work out the lifetime health cover (LHC) loading payable on your private hospital cover.

Aged care assessors must use this portal to manage referrals, assessments and support plans.

The Medical Costs Finder helps you find and understand costs for general practitioners (GPs) and medical specialist services across Australia.