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3:10Volunteer visitor stories – Anne and Marlene
Anne visits Marlene each week as an aged care volunteer visitor. Sharing and learning about each other’s different cultures and backgrounds has enriched their lives. -
3:44Volunteer visitor stories – Amber and Sue
Amber didn’t know anyone when she moved to Darwin. When she started visiting Sue as a volunteer visitor, she had her first friend. Their friendship has deepened through their mutual love of music. -
2:50Volunteer visitor stories – Susie and Gutiwuy
Susie moved to Nhulunbuy in East Arnhem Land and started visiting Gutiwuy, a Yolngu elder. Gutiwuy shares her knowledge about Country with Susie. The pair reflect on how the ACVVS has connected people in rural and remote communities. -
2:41Volunteer visitor stories – Sunita and Barbara
Sunita and Barbara shared a cheeky and loving spark. Their friendship transcended age and brought much joy to both of them. This video is in loving memory of Barbara. -
2:44Volunteer visitor stories – Sandeep and Som
Sandeep visits Som at his aged care home every Saturday. Their mateship is built on playing chess, shared culture and language, and the wisdom brought from an intergenerational relationship. -
2:32Volunteer visitor stories – Karrine and Rita
Karinne has been visiting Rita for over three years. The pair share a deep bond and discuss the importance of social connection and friendship to reduce loneliness and isolation. -
List of declared hospitals
The Minister for Health and Ageing must declare a facility to be a hospital under section 121–5(6) of the Private Health Insurance Act 2007. View the current list of declared hospitals. -
QI Program data recording templates
This data recording template is for registered providers to record QI Program data for a single aged care home. This template calculates and summarises data for each quality indicator for submission through the Government Provider Management System. -
1:49Tools and support to quit smoking and vaping for good
Quitting smoking and vaping may take several attempts. This video details the many quit support services and resources available to help you quit for good. -
1:33Get the facts about vaping
Learn about the hidden risks of vaping and how it can impact your health. -
02:14Han’s story: Quitting vaping for a healthier future for her family
When Han decided to start a family, she chose to quit vaping and focus on creating healthier habits. Now as a mother, she’s confident quitting was the best choice for her health and the health of her daughter. -
02:17Ellen’s Story: Quitting smoking and vaping for good
After a health scare, Ellen decided to make a change and quit vaping for good. In this video, Ellen shares her story about quitting smoking and vaping, the benefits of her new healthy lifestyle and encourages others to seek support. -
02:12Kent’s story: Giving up smoking for good health
When a persistent cough began affecting his life, Ken knew it was time to quit smoking. After quitting, his health improved and he felt better physically and mentally. Now he’s sharing his story to inspire others to quit. -
Vaping and quitting FAQs
These frequently asked questions provide information on vaping and quitting, including how vaping affects your physical and mental health. They also contain information on how to quit and support resources. -
Tips for supporting someone to quit
When someone decides to quit smoking or vaping, they’re more likely to succeed with the support of their family and friends. -
Give up vaping for good
Learn more about the harms of vaping, how to quit and support options to help you give up for good. -
Smoking and quitting FAQs
These frequently asked questions provide information on smoking and quitting, including how smoking affects your physical and mental health, and those around you. They also contain information on how to quit and support resources. -
Give up smoking for good
Learn more about the harms of smoking, how to quit and support options to help you give up for good. -
Webinar series: Home Matters – Rethinking Aged Care Design
This 8-part webinar series supports aged care providers and designers to understand and apply the National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines and supporting resources. Older people, families and carers will also learn about what good design looks like when choosing an aged care home. -
Voluntary Monthly Care Statements guide
This document guides aged care providers on how to provide Monthly Care Statements to their residents. -
Working in aged care – A guide for workers about the new Aged Care Act
This booklet provides an overview of the aged care reforms and the changes that will directly impact workers. It contains various resources to support workers to provide safe, quality care for older people. -
Commonwealth Home Support Program – Outcomes from the 2024 Wellness and Reablement Report
Read the findings of the Commonwealth Home Support Program 2024 Wellness and Reablement Report, about Commonwealth Home Support Program providers’ progress towards embedding wellness and reablement approaches. -
1800MEDICARE
1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422) is a free phone and digital service for general health information, urgent health advice, immediate non-emergency care, and service navigation. -
Give up smoking for good – health benefits for men
This poster shows the male health benefits when you quit smoking. -
Take control and quit
Take control and quit smoking and vaping with My QuitBuddy app.