Resources

This document contains frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the work on electronic prescribing.

The Minister for Health and Aged Care 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.

The Electronic Prescribing Active Script List (ASL) Privacy Framework describes the privacy, identity and consent processes that relate to release 1 & 2 of the implementation of Active Script.

The Electronic Prescriptions Security and Access Policy describes how health care provider organisations must manage the security and integrity of their software, to make sure they dispense electronic prescriptions securely.

This policy outlines the privacy responsibilities of non-government organisations involved in the electronic prescribing process.

This document contains statistics about the use of Medicare for the June quarter 2024-25.

This policy describes how personal information and related data contained in electronic prescriptions is collected, used and disclosed.

This infographic shows statistics about Medicare use, including the number of fully paid and bulk-billed services used, the amount of benefits paid and the types of health services people used from July to June 2024-25. Includes bulk billing by Primary Health Network.

The Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) Operational Guidance has been developed by the Australian Government in consultation with state and territory governments. They outline the scope and minimum services to be offered at Medicare UCCs and is reviewed and updated on a regular basis.

A checklist to assist in-home aged care providers on service agreements for the Support at Home program.

A template to assist in-home aged care providers on service agreements for the Support at Home program.

This document provides guidance to providers of in-home aged care about service agreements under the Support at Home program.

Key messaging to assist in-home aged care providers discuss Support at Home service agreements with older people.

This brochure explains palliative care for older Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It covers culturally safe care, available services, and how to access support at home, in hospital or in aged care.

This brochure helps older Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, prepare for aged care. It covers when to start planning, how to access services, talk with family, and make legal and financial arrangements.

This brochure outlines aged care options for older Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It covers help at home, respite, restorative and end-of-life care, and how to access culturally safe services.

This fact sheet explains how older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kinship carers can access aged care services without affecting their caring roles. It includes legal, advocacy and support contacts to help carers make informed decisions while continuing to care for family.

This fact sheet helps older Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, plan ahead for aged care. It covers how to explore services, talk with family, book assessments, make legal arrangements, and get financial advice, before care is urgently needed.

This fact sheet explains palliative care for people with life-limiting illness, including culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It outlines available services and how to access support through My Aged Care and Aboriginal Medical Services.

From 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act includes a Statement of Rights to ensure older people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, receive respectful, culturally safe care. It supports independence, choice, and connection to community and Country.

This fact sheet outlines aged care options for older Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It covers help at home, respite, restorative and end-of-life care, and how to access culturally safe services.

This brochure explains how older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kinship carers can access aged care services without affecting their caring roles. It includes legal, advocacy and support contacts to help carers make informed decisions.