Resources
New Aged Care Act Rules consultation – Release 3 – Relating to Provider Obligations – Supporting Document
The Stage 3 release of the Aged Care Rules focuses on provider obligations under Chapter 3 of the new Aged Care Act. This document aims to help people better understand the Rules and support them to submit feedback.
New Aged Care Act Rules consultation – Release 3 – Provider Obligations
The Stage 3 release of the Aged Care Rules focuses on provider obligations under Chapter 3 of the new Aged Care Act.
Summary of Transitional Rules
This document summarises the Transitional Rules which will support a seamless transition between the existing and the new legal frameworks for aged care.
Aged Care Rules consultation – topics by release
This document outlines the topics, including indicative timelines, for each release of the Aged Care Rules consultation.
New Aged Care Act Rules consultation – Release 2b – Consolidated Draft Rules Relating to Funding – Supporting Document
The Stage 2b release of the Aged Care Rules focuses on the funding arrangements for Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 2024. This document, which includes a glossary of common terminology, aims to help people better understand the Rules and support them to submit feedback.
New aged care regulatory model: how it will work – Webinar Q&As
This document outlines the department’s responses to questions asked by providers at the New aged care regulatory model: how it will work webinar, held on 14 November 2024.
Quarterly Financial Report – Non-uploadable template – Q3 – January to March 2025
A Quarterly Financial Reporting non-uploadable template for aged care providers to use as a guide when collating their financial information.
Star Ratings Evaluation – Summary report
This report presents findings from the Star Ratings evaluation. Public consultation activities were held between April and August 2024.
Free training opportunities for aged care workers
Learn about free training opportunities for aged care workers
Aged care surge workforce support-Frequently asked questions
We provide temporary surge workforce support to eligible aged care homes impacted by COVID-19. Surge workers can be quickly placed when all other avenues for staffing have been exhausted. These FAQs provide detail on eligibility and access requirements for the surge workforce.
Aged Care Worker Survey 2024 report
This report contains the results of the Aged Care Worker Survey 2024. The survey was conducted by the department to have a better understanding of the aged care workforce and to gather insights to support worker attraction, retention and satisfaction.
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Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program – Pop-up Health Student Experience Part 3
Nursing students participating in the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program reflect on the practical skills they have acquired and the benefit of gaining real-life experience through the program.
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Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program – Pop-up Health Student Experience Part 2
Nursing students participating in the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program reflect on the practical skills they have acquired and the benefit of gaining real-life experience through the program.
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Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program – Pop-up Health Student Experience Part 1
Nursing students participating in the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program reflect on the practical skills they have acquired and the benefit of gaining real-life experience through the program.
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Introduction of 3 new staffing quality indicators – Webinar recording
This webinar recording 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).
National Dementia Action Plan Monitoring and Reporting Framework
A framework that outlines how Australian, state and territory governments will monitor and report progress on the 8 high-level actions in the National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034.
Quarterly Financial Report – User guide and frequently asked questions
Quarterly Financial Reporting frequently asked questions for aged care providers to use as a guide when collating their financial information.
National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034
The National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034 is Australia’s national dementia policy framework. It aims to improve the lives and care of people living with dementia, their carers and families over the next 10 years.
National Dementia Action Plan Overview
An overview of the National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034, including a summary and 8 high-level actions.
Quarterly Financial Report data definitions – Q3 – January to March 2025
Quarterly Financial Report (QFR) data definitions for aged care providers to refer to when completing their QFR submissions each quarter.
Summary of National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034
A summary of the vision, purpose and actions contained in the National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034.
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Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program – Hunter Primary Care
A clinical facilitator for the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program talks about the rewards of working in aged care and the value of sharing her knowledge and experience with nursing students participating in the program.
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Stage 3 Aged Care Wage Rise Implementation Considerations for Providers – Webinar recording
View the webinar recording from the Stage 3 Aged Care Wage Rise Implementation Considerations for Providers webinar held on 18 November 2024.
Regional, Rural and Remote Home Care Workforce Support – Program Manual 2024-2025
This document provides information on the Regional, Rural and Remote Home Care Workforce Support Program, and is designed for grant applicants and recipients.
Stage 3 Aged Care Wage Rise Implementation Considerations for Providers – Presentation slides
View the presentation slides from the Stage 3 Aged Care Wage Rise Implementation Considerations for Providers webinar held on 18 November 2024.
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