Publications

Home Care Package care recipients who urgently need goods, equipment and assistive technology can now access up to $2,500 for equipment through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme.

A summary of 2023 funds returned from private health insurers to policyholders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This fact sheet outlines what CHSP providers need to know about the proposed changes to the service list from 1 July 2025 to align with the Support at Home program.

This fact sheet explains how we are reforming aged care assessments to make it easier for you to enter aged care and access different services as your needs change. This fact sheet has been translated into 10 languages.

A summary of 2024 funds returned from private health insurers to policyholders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A summary of 2022 funds returned from private health insurers to policyholders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Providers can use this draft template to discuss system updates with software vendors or to prepare their systems for the introduction of 3 staffing indicators. Do not use for data collection or reporting until 1 April 2025.

This document answers some frequently asked questions from the CHSP 2025-27 Extension webinar held on 22 October 2024.

This booklet is aimed at older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families and carers. It contains information about the Support at Home program.

This booklet is aimed at older people and their families and carers. It contains information about the Support at Home program.

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

An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 23 and 24 October 2024.

The First Nations Health Funding Transition Advisory Group met on 30 October 2024. This document provides a record of the meeting.

The Review Team has appreciated the input and feedback on Consultation Paper 1, received in written submissions and through the policy design forums that have been held nationwide.

This Healthy Food Partnership Reformulation Program information brochure provides a handy summary of the Partnership Reformulation Program.

This poster informs consumers about Medicare Mental Health Centres.

Fact sheet about Medicare Mental Health Centres and the recent rebrand for consumers and service providers.

Frequently asked questions about Medicare Mental Health Centres and the recent rebrand for consumers and service providers.

The Australian Public Service (APS) employee census is conducted annually and collects information on attitudes and opinions of APS employees. We gain insights from the results, and the action plan outlines our commitment to taking action to improve on our working environment.

This publication contains the presentation slides of the Digital Transformation Tech Talk webinar held on 13 November 2024. During this webinar, we covered the latest updates on digital transformation for the aged care sector.

This presentation contains the slides presented at the Home Care Packages (HCP) Program Assurance Review on excluded items webinar.

The Australian Public Service (APS) employee census is conducted annually and collects information on attitudes and opinions of APS employees on issues in the workplace. This highlights report presents results for the Department of Health and Aged Care.

The Australian Public Service (APS) employee census is conducted annually and collects information on attitudes and opinions of APS employees on issues in the workplace. This highlights report presents results for the National Mental Health Commission.

This handbook is a plain English guide that details the fundamental elements and principles of Medicare. It provides core guidance for healthcare professionals and others navigating the Medicare system.

This communique summarises the meeting of the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Senior Officials Group held on 24 November 2024.