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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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.
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
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 15 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.
Council of Elders communique – 2 August 2023
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 22 August 2023.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 8 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.
Final report on the development of the draft National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines
The department has been working with older people, aged care providers and industry to help improve the quality and design of aged care accommodation. Draft design principles and guidelines have been developed to help guide providers/architects when building or renovating facilities.
Evaluation of Phase One of the Specialist Dementia Care Program - Summative Report
An evaluation of the first phase of the SDCP has been completed, which provides evidence on the implementation, outcomes, and impact of providing tailored residential support for people living with very severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 1 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.
Quarterly financial snapshot of the aged care sector – Quarter 3 2022-23 – January to March 2023
This snapshot provides information on the financial performance of the Australian aged care sector from January to March 2023. It includes analysis of residential care and home care.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 25 August 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.
Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting summary – 25 August 2023
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 25 August 2023.
Digital Transformation Sector Partners slide presentation – 25 August 2023
This presentation contains the slides presented at the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 25 August 2023.
Aged care – Information for local government and councils (Stage 2)
This fact sheet explains how government wage rise funding will apply for the different aged care programs run by local government and council providers.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 18 August 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.
Star Ratings quarterly data extract – August 2023
Service level Star Ratings data as at August 2023.
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