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

Aged care contacts

A list of organisations, websites and services that offer support, counselling and information about aged care.

Contacts

Contact for impact analysis of alternative arrangements for allocating residential aged care places

Contact us with questions about the impact analysis project.
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

Continence Foundation of Australia

The Continence Foundation of Australia supports Australians affected by, or at risk of, bladder and bowel control problems.

DACS contact

Email us if you have questions about the DACS Fund.
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

Data Exchange helpdesk

Contact the Data Exchange helpdesk between 9:00am and 5:00pm (AEDT) Monday to Friday for help with this system. Aged care providers for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme must use the Data Exchange to record their services and generate reports.
Australian Government Department of Social Services

Deaf Connect

We fund Deaf Connect to provide sign language interpreting and captioning services for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing older people through the National Sign Language Program (NSLP).
Deaf Connect
Phone
SMS text only
Facetime

Dementia Australia

Dementia Australia is the national peak body for people of all ages living with all forms of dementia, and their families and carers. They provide a range of information, education and support services, including the 24-hour National Dementia Helpline.
Dementia Australia

Dementia Expert Reference Group (DERG) secretariat

For more information on the Dementia Expert Reference Group, please contact the secretariat.
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

Dementia Support Australia

Dementia Support Australia helps health care professionals and family members supporting a person living with dementia. They provide a 24-hour helpline, specialised clinical support and advice for carers of people living with dementia when they experience changes in behaviour.
Dementia Support Australia

Dementia Training Australia

Dementia Training Australia provides dementia-specific accredited and non-accredited education, training, and professional development for aged and health care professionals.
Dementia Training Australia

Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission Expert Advisory Panel contact

Contact for further information on the Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission Expert Advisory Panel. The mission is funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

Digital Transformation Sector Partners contact

Contact us to express interest in joining the Digital Transformation Sector Partners group, or for any related queries.
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

Disability Gateway

People with disability and their families, carers and support workers can contact the Disability Gateway for information and support services. You can also be referred to other support services if needed, including counselling and advocacy.
Australian Government Department of Social Services

Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) Program contact

Email us if you have any questions about the DSOA Program, to submit a change of needs form or for compliance matters.
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
General enquiries
Change of needs applications
Compliance matters

DSOA Funding Arrangement Manager contacts

Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) grant recipients (DSOA service coordinators) can contact their state or territory Funding Arrangement Manager (FAM) to discuss contract variations.
Australian Government Department of Social Services
Australian Capital Territory/New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia

Elder abuse phone line

1800 ELDERHelp (1800 353 374) is a free call phone number that automatically redirects callers seeking information and advice on elder abuse with the phone service in their state or territory. The phone line has been set up in collaboration with state and territory governments.
1800ELDERHelp

Extra service status in residential aged care contact

Contact us if you have questions about extra services or extra service status. Email your query or call the number below.
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
Freecall - ask for the places management team in your state or territory

Fees and payments for younger people in aged care contact

If you're an aged care service provider, you can contact us for information about fees and payments while a younger person is in your care.
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

Financial and Prudential Monitoring, Compliance and Intervention Framework contact

Contact us if you have questions about managing prudential risk in residential aged care reforms.
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

First Nations Aged Care Governance Group (FNACGG)

The First Nations Aged Care Governance Group (FNAGG) advises the Department of Health and Aged Care on healthy ageing and aged care reform for First Nations people.

Food, Nutrition and Dining Hotline

Call this hotline if you want to raise a concern or complaint about food, nutrition or dining experience in aged care. It is available on Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm AEDT.
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

Forms Administration contact

If you have questions about the Aged Care Financial Report (ACFR), contact Forms Administration (our ACFR collection contractor).
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

GEN Aged Care Data

Visit the GEN Aged Care Data website for data, statistics and reports on aged care services in Australia. It is designed for all users including students, researchers, data modellers, the media and actuaries. You can request customised data if the published information does not meet your needs.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

Grief Australia

This centre provides support for bereaved and grieving Australians. It is an independent, not-for-profit organisation. They are available 9 am to 5 pm AEDT, from Monday to Friday.
Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement
Freecall (Australia wide)

Griefline

Griefline provides free and confidential counselling and support to people experiencing grief and loss across Australia, inclusive of remote, regional, rural and metropolitan regions.
Griefline

Harmonisation and Regulatory Strategy contact

Contact us for information about the new aged care regulatory model.
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
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