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Working in aged care in Australia
A new version of the Working in aged care in Australia booklet now provides aged care workers with information about what changes are happening in aged care and how these affect the workforce.
Aged care design ideas competition now open
The Reimagining Where We Live design ideas competition is now open for architects and designers to design an innovative aged care home and showcase what can be achieved with the Australian Government’s new Design Principles and Guidelines for aged care homes.
New statutory agency to investigate systemic issues in aged care
The new Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care will provide informed and independent oversight of the aged care system.
ATAGI update additional 2023 COVID-19 vaccination dose
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recently updated their advice for the COVID-19 booster dose.
Are you prepared to manage older peoples’ health during heatwaves?
Now is the time for aged care providers to prepare for managing the health of older people during heatwaves. Severe heatwaves are likely to be a part of this high-risk weather season. Heatwaves affect the health of older people more than other groups. Our new guidance can help.
Volunteers in aged care consultation open
We are seeking feedback from aged care volunteers, volunteer managers, and aged care providers to shape the future of aged care volunteering.
Reminder: Have your say on the National Dementia Action Plan
The National Dementia Action Plan is open for consultation. Find out about the plan and how to provide feedback.
Watch the webinar for Home Care Packages Program pricing changes now
We have now published the webinar for providers in the Home Care Packages Program on the pricing changes starting in January 2023. We have also published a list of questions that we received on the day.
Recognising our aged care volunteers
We recognise and celebrates our dedicated aged care volunteers today on International Volunteer Day.
Have your say: National Dementia Action Plan
The National Dementia Action Plan is open for consultation. Find out about the plan and how to provide feedback.
New residential aged care quality indicators
We are introducing new quality indicators in residential aged care from 1 April 2023. Learn more about these quality indicators.
Expansion of quality indicators in aged care
The National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program) is expanding in residential and in-home aged care. Learn more about how we will do this.
Chief Medical Officer’s statement on standard of care on COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments in residential aged care facilities
A statement from Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, about the standard of care on COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments in residential aged care facilities.
Flu treatment deployment in residential aged care
To prepare for the winter season the flu treatment, Tamiflu (oseltamivir), will be deployed in residential aged care next week.
Health Funding Facts update
The Australian Government announced a record $503 billion investment in our universal health system in the 2021–22 Budget. We’ve updated our Health Funding Facts tool to use the latest figures. Find out more about our key investment areas.
Release of the concept paper – Concepts for a new framework for regulating aged care
We have released a concept paper outlining a new, improved approach to regulating aged care.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on visitation in residential aged care facilities
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on National Principles for Infection Prevention and Control in Quarantine.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's opinion piece on aged care workforce vaccination
An opinion piece from Professor Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer on the positive vaccination rates among the aged care workforce.
Rapid antigen testing continues in NSW for aged care
The Australian Government continues to make rapid antigen test (RAT) kits available to the services and providers in high-risk Local Government Areas (LGAs) across NSW.
A little support can make a big difference this Dementia Action Week
Find out the simple things you can do to help support people living with dementia.
Dementia in Australia report
The Dementia in Australia 2021 report is the first of its kind in almost 10 years. Prepared by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, it shows how the impact of dementia is growing in Australia.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's opinion piece on aged care and COVID-19 vaccination
An opinion piece from Professor Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in aged care and the benefits of vaccination.
Are you ready for a life changing life?
The care and support sector is now hiring!
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer opinion piece on improved COVID safety levels in Victorian residential aged care facilities
An opinion piece from Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan, PSM, on the greatly improved COVID safety levels in Victorian residential aged care facilities.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for aged care workers
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for aged care workers.
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