Publications

The Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner provided this submission during consultation on the Closing the Gap Independent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led Review.

The Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner provided this submission during IHACPA’s consultation on the Support at Home service list, 2025-26.

The Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner provided this submission during consultation on the Exposure Draft of the new Aged Care Act.

The Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner provided this submission during the Inspector-General of Aged Care’s review into the Administration of My Aged Care.

The Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner provided this submission during consultation on Release 4b of the Aged Care Rules.

The Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner provided this submission during consultation on Release 1 of the Aged Care Rules.

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

This table provides influenza vaccination rates of aged care residents by facility across Australia using data from the Australian Immunisation Register.

This policy aims to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander access to appropriate and holistic primary health care. It sets out how eligible Indigenous health services who are training Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) registrars might be eligible to receive salary support.

This document outlines policy information about the GP Training Incentive Payments for GP registrars.

This presentation contains the slides presented at the Digital Transformation Tech Talk webinar for aged care and IT professionals on 30 September 2025.

The summary report explains the National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. It also describes the steps taken and consultation undertaken to develop the National Standards.

This presentation, delivered on 1 October 2025, contains an update to Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

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

This fact sheet outlines guidance for providers on the consumer protections in place to ensure Support at Home prices are reasonable and transparent.

This fact sheet provides guidance for providers to consider when setting and publishing prices for the first year of the Support at Home program.

This fact sheet includes indicative price ranges for most Support at Home services. These price ranges reflect what Home Care Package Program providers have reported that they intend to charge for services under Support at Home.

The document provides answers to frequently asked questions about pricing for the Support at Home program.

This roadmap outlines key dates and milestones that older people, their families and carers should be aware of in the lead up to the start of the new Aged Care Act from 1 November 2025.

These resources explain the AT-HM scheme and how it operates under the Support at Home program. The appendices include information for providers on prescriptions and claiming.

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

This FAQ guide outlines key changes to the GPMS portals following the implementation of the Aged Care Act 2024, including portal access, user roles, reporting requirements, terminology updates, and how registered providers can manage their organisation and contacts.

Provides step-by-step instructions for accessing the GPMS portals using VANguard or myID authentication, including first-time login setup, portal selection, and troubleshooting tips.

This resource helps registered residential aged care providers determine whether RAD/RAC retention and DAP indexation apply when a new resident enters their home.

This manual is for aged care service providers who receive funding under the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program. It outlines the requirements of the program including service planning, staffing, health and safety, quality and advocacy.