Publications

View the current and previous BIR and MPIR for residential aged care. Find out which rate to use to calculate accommodation payments and contributions and interest amounts.

These documents show how much was spent each financial year on Stoma appliances and products under the Stoma Appliance Scheme.

An update from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services Data Advisory Group (HS DAG) following their meeting in October 2025. It outlines the group's work across the Indigenous health data space.

Counterfeit Abhayrab® rabies vaccines have been circulating in India since 2023. Travellers vaccinated there since Nov 2023 may be unprotected and should replace invalid doses with Australian‑registered vaccines. Healthcare providers should follow ATAGI guidance.

This fact sheet explains how providers can add bank account details for BBPIP on Services Australia’s website. To receive BBPIP incentive payments, details must be added for the MyMedicare Incentives program at each BBPIP participating location the provider works at.

The Star Ratings Provider Manual contains detailed information about Star Ratings design, calculation and reporting requirements.

A guide to help providers identify opportunities to improve their Star Ratings.

The Medical Physicists Support Program (MPS Program) is a Commonwealth-funded program that is delivered by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM). The MPS Program aims to increase the capacity and upskilling of the medical physicist and RPS workforce.

This document presents an outcomes framework for the National Carer Strategy 2024-2034 (the Strategy).

Unpredictable COVID-19 outbreaks are still occurring in aged care homes and the broader community, so emergency leave continues to be available for permanent aged care residents until 31 December 2026. This fact sheet explains COVID-19 emergency leave provisions to providers.

This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally in 2025. It includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, vaccine rollout, testing and PPE provided to services.

Unpredictable COVID-19 outbreaks are still occurring in aged care homes and the broader community, so emergency leave continues to be available for permanent aged care residents until 31  December 2026. This fact sheet explains COVID-19 emergency leave provisions for residents.

The National Immunisation Strategy Implementation Plan 2025–2030 outlines governance frameworks and actions to improve vaccine access, equity, trust, data use, workforce capability, and technology. It aims to protect Australians from vaccine-preventable diseases and support healthier lives.

Medicare benefits can only be claimed for services provided in Australia. Protect your provider number, and never use it for overseas services or let others claim under it while you’re away.

These documents clarify claiming benefits for spinal fusion cage devices in product group 13.10.01 on the Prescribed List and list the spinal fusion cages under integral fixation.

This fact sheet provides detail on the range of services that can be accessed under Support at Home.

This fact sheet provides an overview of the Restorative Care Pathway and how it can be used for short-term restorative care.

A Quarterly Financial Reporting non-uploadable template for aged care providers to use as a guide when collating their financial information.

The Drug and Alcohol Program (DAP) is a national program delivered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. This report shares findings from an evaluation by KPMG and the University of Queensland on the impact and administration of the DAP.

This document provides doctors and other stakeholders with additional information about the WIP Rural Advanced Skills payment. It answers some frequently asked questions about the payment.

These guidelines set out how the Workforce Incentive Program operates. It covers eligibility, how to apply and how payments are calculated.

This document provides doctors and other stakeholders with a factsheet of the WIP-Rural Advanced Skills Program.

This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the thirteenth Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) meeting held on 29 July 2025.

Presentation slides from Webinar 13: Aged care reforms – Impacts on the MPS program and providers held on 27 November 2025.

This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the twelfth Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) meeting held on 5 March 2025.