Publications

The Lachlan Valley trial aimed to test and evaluate unique models of primary care to meet community health needs in 3 rural NSW towns. No model of care was identified and trialled. However, by using a co-design process the communities identified solutions to improve access to primary health care.

An Aboriginal Medical Service opened networked primary care clinics after the local general practices closed. The model services the whole community and has outreach services to other communities. It has since attracted several GPs to Wentworth and maintained a quality primary care service.

The Snowy Valleys project is a shared medical appointment where health professionals consult patients with common health conditions, involving peer-to-peer sharing. This model included 3 separate trials, in which 2 produced sufficient billings through Medicare to satisfy participating GPs.

A GP practice in Canowindra uses a community-based deliberate team-based care (DTBC) program. The model supports patient-centred care, shared across a team of health professionals. The DTBC program has reduced hospitalisations, improved access to care, and reduced treatment waiting times.

The towns of Trangie, Tottenham, Tullamore and Trundle have no GPs. The 4Ts model provides a single employer, and shares doctors between 4 part-time primary care clinics, located in each towns’ Multi-Purpose Service hospital. The model has decreased MPS emergency presentations and readmission rates.

The Innovative Models of Care Program (IMOC) addresses chronic workforce shortages and improves patient access in rural, regional, and remote locations.

These are the presentation slides for the Ensuring the future of quality aged care webinar held on September 13 2024.

This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about the National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines for older people, their families and carers.

This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about the Supports for Providers of Aged Care: Expertise Directory (SPACED) tool.

Bonded Medical Places Scheme participants can use this form to apply for training to count towards their return of service obligation.

This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about the National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines for architects and the design community.

These reports list the percentage of people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by local government area (LGA).

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

This template grant agreement was used for Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) Program service coordinators for the delivery of DSOA services from January 2024 to November 2026.

A list of organisations that provide home support assessments for aged care in Australia.

This quick reference guide provides information for approved providers of residential aged care to understand and meet their obligations to collect and report data on falls and major injury for the QI Program.

This fortnightly Australian Respiratory Surveillance Report (ARSR) includes information about acute respiratory illnesses including COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.

A report on the review of the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Genomics Health Futures Mission.

This table provides COVID-19 vaccination rates of aged care residents by facility across Australia over the past 12 month, using data from the Australian Immunisation Register.

Describes the steps to report a COVID-19 outbreak or exposure in residential aged care.

This publication is the list of questions each participating resident is asked during the Residents’ Experience Survey.

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.

This presentation, delivered on 13 September 2024, contains an update to Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

This data file contains statistical data about Australia's COVID-19 vaccinations.

This Consultation Paper presents evidence collected to date. It identifies the themes that have emerged, the associated issues and challenges, and the potential reform directions.