My Aged Care has resources that the aged care sector can order to share with their clients. This includes brochures, booklets and checklists. These resources are also available in up to 22 other languages.
Resources
Digital Transformation Sector Partners slide presentation – 6 October 2023
This presentation contains the slides presented at the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 6 October 2023.
Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting summary – 6 October 2023
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 6 October 2023.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 1 October 2023
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.
Home Care Packages Program Assurance Review No. 3 – Pricing Transparency on My Aged Care – Public Summary Report
The review sought to assure effective pricing transparency on My Aged Care, using an evidence-based approach. Given the critical importance of pricing transparency for care recipients, this Review covered all (839) providers that display information on My Aged Care.
Home Care Packages Program Assurance Review No. 2 – Unspent Funds (Commonwealth Portion) – Summary Report
The review helped assure the amount and accuracy of providers unspent funds as recorded by Services Australia. It also confirmed whether selected providers have the financial capacity to cover amounts owing to the Commonwealth when care recipients exit the Home Care Packages Program.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 29 September 2023
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.
A new Aged Care Act: the foundations – Consultation paper no. 1
This paper guided public consultation on the proposed foundations of the new Aged Care Act, which ran during August and September 2023.
Letter from Minister for Aged Care the Hon. Anika Wells on care minutes compliance
Letter from Minister for Aged Care the Hon. Anika Wells to Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner Janet Anderson about care minutes compliance.
Home Care Package – Published pricing schedule – 30 June 2023
To further improve the transparency of Home Care Package pricing for senior Australians, their families and carers, the Department of Health publishes national median prices for common home care services, care management and package management. This data is updated quarterly.
National summary of Home Care Package prices – 30 June 2023
To further improve the transparency of Home Care Package pricing for senior Australians, their families and carers, the Department of Health publishes national median prices for common home care services, care management and package management. This data is updated quarterly.
Home Care Package – Published pricing schedule – 31 March 2023
To further improve the transparency of Home Care Package pricing for senior Australians, their families and carers, the Department of Health publishes national median prices for common home care services, care management and package management. This data is updated quarterly.
National summary of Home Care Package prices – 31 March 2023
To further improve the transparency of Home Care Package pricing for senior Australians, their families and carers, the Department of Health publishes national median prices for common home care services, care management and package management. This data is updated quarterly.
QI Reporting via GPMS - Additional guidance
An FAQ style document that provides additional guidance to Residential Aged Care providers to assist with reporting QI data via the new GPMS - QI application.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 22 September 2023
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.
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Volunteer visitor stories – Gaynor and Irene
Gaynor joined as an aged care volunteer visitor when she retired and moved to Adelaide. She and Irene have become great friends through their regular visits. They open about how their friendship has enriched both their lives.
Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting summary – 22 September 2023
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 22 September 2023.
Digital Transformation Sector Partners slide presentation – 22 September 2023
This presentation contains the slides presented at the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 22 September 2023.
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Volunteer visitor stories – Fergus and Ron
Fergus visits Ron every week or two as a volunteer. They open up about the importance of building an intergenerational friendship and learning from each other.
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Volunteer visitor stories – Peter and Jack
Peter volunteers to visit with Jack every week at his home. They open up about how Peter is helping Jack share his life story and the importance of their friendship to both of them.
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Volunteer visitor stories – Jacqueline and Monique
Jacqueline is a volunteer who has been visiting Monique for over 15 years. They open up about their friendship and the importance of sharing the same background and language.
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Volunteer visitor stories – Julia and Joan
Julia has visited Joan in her home as a volunteer every fortnight for the past 6 years. They open up about the importance of visiting LGBTQIA+ older people who may be isolated from their family or community.
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Volunteer visitor stories – Matilda and Annie
Matilda started visiting Annie as a volunteer 2 years ago and have been close friends ever since. They open up about the positive impact of spending time together and sharing stories.
Reforming in-home aged care to prioritise independence
We are committed to delivering in-home aged care reforms that will serve the needs of all older people, their families and carers – now and into the future.
National Aged Care Advisory Council communique – August 2023
The meeting of the National Aged Care Advisory Council was held on 14 August 2023.
Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Act 2022 - Summary Privacy Impact Assessment
The Department of Health and Aged Care commissioned an assessment of the privacy impacts of its proposed implementation of new aged care reporting and publication requirements. This document summarises the Privacy Impact Assessment findings and actions taken by the department in response to requests
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