Publications

The National Rural Health Commissioner with the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges developed this evidence-based guideline for specialist medical colleges to consider during specialist training selection processes.

Service level Star Ratings data as at May 2025.

This report summarises consultation findings on proposed changes to Star Ratings for residential aged care, focusing on Compliance and Staffing ratings, and 2024 evaluation outcomes. It combines stakeholder feedback to reflect diverse perspectives from various consultation activities.

Service level Star Ratings data as at February 2025.

This report presents findings from the Star Ratings evaluation. Public consultation activities were held between April and August 2024.

The Statement of Intent outlines the National Rural Health Commissioner’s priorities and approach to achieving the obligations referred to in the Assistant Minister’s Statement of Expectations.

This consultation paper outlines proposed design changes to Star Ratings for residential aged care. The consultation is open from 18 November – 13 December 2024.

This document outlines the terms of use for the Government Provider Management System (GPMS). The GPMS allows aged care service providers to see their Star Ratings, access and report information to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

This Government Provider Management System (GPMS) User Guide provides users with an overview of how to login to the GPMS portal and outlines how Organisation Administrators can add, edit and remove users.

Service level Star Ratings data as at November 2024.

This resource is designed to support organisations to share information about Star Ratings with older people and their support networks.

This document answers common questions about Star Ratings for residential aged care.

Download this easy read fact sheet that explains how Star Ratings helps you research and compare the quality of care, safety and services of aged care homes

This resource is designed to support healthcare professionals to share information about Star Ratings with patients and their support networks.

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Image to support Star Ratings for residential aged care campaign.

Image to support Star Ratings for residential aged care campaign.

Image to support Star Ratings for residential aged care campaign.

Image to support Star Ratings for residential aged care campaign.

Image to support Star Ratings for residential aged care campaign.

Image to support Star Ratings for residential aged care campaign.

Image to support Star Ratings for residential aged care campaign.

Image to support Star Ratings for residential aged care campaign.

This certification statement, signed by Secretary Blair Comley on 30 September 2024, certifies that the Star Ratings campaign complies with relevant guidelines and policies.

This campaign will be supported by information and resources to help older people and their support networks to access Star Ratings and commence their aged care journey.