The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Aged care workforce resources

A list of resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – about the aged care workforce.

Resources

Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy

This webinar provides information to aged care workers, assessors, health clinicians and the broader sector on the Aged Care Data and Digital strategy which is scheduled to be launched in December 2023. We are seeking feedback on the draft strategy from mid-October.

Update for older people and carers – Aged care Data and Digital Strategy

This webinar provides information to older people and their carers on the Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy, to be launched in 2024. We are seeking feedback on the strategy which describes a vision and an action plan for data and digital to improve care and wellbeing of older people.

Home Care Packages (HCP) Program Assurance Reviews – Unspent funds and pricing transparency on My Aged Care

This webinar is about the key learnings and outcomes of the Home Care Packages (HCP) Program Assurance Reviews on provider self-reported unspent amounts and pricing transparency on My Aged Care.

Draft new Aged Care Act consultation – Q&A panel discussion (January 2024)

This webinar, held on 18 January 2024, was an interactive discussion about the final draft of the new Aged Care Act which was available for consultation until 8 March 2024.

Aged care workforce planning and support programs

This webinar provided information on aged care workforce planning and support programs available to assist providers. It included information on the Business and Workforce Advisory Service and the Remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Service Development Assistance Panel.

Translating and interpreting services for aged care

This webinar was about the free translating and interpreting services available to the aged care sector to help providers communicate with older people in different languages.

Delivering high quality, person-centred palliative care in aged care

This webinar was for anyone who works in aged care. Leading palliative care experts talked about education and training opportunities that will help you to deliver high-quality, person-centred palliative care.

Vaccinations and outbreak preparedness

Residential aged care providers must minimise infection-related risks. This means preparing for and managing infectious disease outbreaks and providing access to timely vaccinations. This webinar will help providers and workers prepare for and manage outbreaks and organise vaccination clinics.

Aged care financial reporting webinar – July 2024

This webinar supports aged care providers with their regulatory reporting requirements. It highlighted some key changes to upcoming Quarterly Financial Report and the Aged Care Financial Report 2023–24 data collections.

2023-24 Multi-Purpose Services (MPS) Annual Activity Report (AAR) Guidance for MPS Providers

This webinar provides an overview of how to correctly complete the AAR as required under the Aged Care Act 1997.

Webinar 3: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) program and providers

The third webinar in the series provides updates on the New Aged Care Act, changes in the draft reform schedule and 24/7 registered nurse trial for MPS, provider obligations under the new Aged Care Act and registration of providers.

Stage 3 Aged Care Wage Rise Implementation Considerations for Providers – Webinar

This webinar updated the aged care sector on funding, implementation, and accountability plans related to the Fair Work Commission Stage 3 aged care wage rise decision.

Introduction of 3 new staffing quality indicators – Webinar

The webinar gave residential aged care providers and aged care workers an understanding of upcoming changes to the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program). It covered 3 new staffing quality indicators focused on enrolled nursing, allied health, and lifestyle officers.

Webinar 4: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the MPS Program and Providers

The fourth webinar in the series provides updates on the Assessment Experience project, eligibility and assessment arrangements under the New Aged Care Act, transitional arrangements for people accessing the Multi-Purpose Services Program (MPS) program and preparing for transition.

Webinar 5: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the MPS Program and Providers – 28 November 2024

The fifth webinar in the series provides updates on the Assessment Experience project, eligibility and assessment arrangements under the New Aged Care Act, transitional arrangements for people accessing the Multi-Purpose Services Program (MPS) program and preparing for transition.

Award wage increase for nurses in aged care – Webinar

This webinar informed providers about how funding will be delivered for the Fair Work Commission award wage increase for nurses in aged care. It explained what you need to know and do to implement the award wage increase.
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