Resources

This fact sheet advises that the additional 10 individual MBS mental health treatment services temporarily introduced during COVID-19 ceased on 31 December 2022 and unused services cannot be used after this date.

This fact sheet gives mental health professionals an overview of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS initiative.

This fact sheet outlines available Medicare rebates under the MBS initiative (Better Access).

This brochure presents an overview of how Star Ratings for residential aged care works.

A checklist of activities to help aged care service delivery during emergency events. This list is for providers of the Commonwealth Home Support Program.

This fact sheet gives patients with mental health issues an overview of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS initiative.

CHSP providers should assess risks, update care plans, and support older people before, during, and after heatwaves. Key actions include checking cooling, hydration, nutrition, monitoring health, and reviewing emergency plans.

This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Better Access Initiative, including changes which commence on 1 November 2025.

This form is for approved providers who want to apply for residential care or residential respite care.

This dashboard provides users with high level information on 24/7 registered nurse coverage in residential aged care.

Aged care workers and volunteers can download this checklist of training opportunities to keep track of their learning on the new Aged Care Act.

Aged care providers can download this checklist of training opportunities to keep track of their learning on the new Aged Care Act.

This document provides the final strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards which took effect on 1 November 2025, with the start of the Aged Care Act 2024.

The schedule lists the daily rates of subsidies and supplements for the Support at Home program from 1 November 2025.

This fact sheet outlines the Star Ratings system for residential aged care providers.

Older people, their families and carers can download this checklist of training opportunities to keep track of their learning on the new Aged Care Act.

We are making changes to the way the Compliance rating for Star Ratings is calculated. This fact sheet explains how and when the changes will commence.

The Medical Workforce Advisory Collaboration met on 11 Sept 2025 to discuss rural medical workforce strategies, junior doctor recruitment, clinical supervision improvements, and promoting generalism.

This template provides an example of a service agreement to assist Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP) providers to establish service agreements with individuals accessing funded aged care services.

This manual provides general information and guidance about the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP). It explains the Government’s policy context and operational requirements for funded aged care services provided through the MPSP.

Our consultation on proposed minimum training for aged care volunteers found strong support for flexible, inclusive training. Key recommendations include accessible formats, co-design, portable certification, minimal burden, and empowering language.

Aged care workers can use this tool to reflect on everyday practices and identify what may need to change or strengthen to align with the Statement of Rights.