Health sector news
Letters to home care recipients to prepare for Support at Home
Letters to older people on a Home Care Package to prepare for the new Support at Home program.
Resources and training available for the new Aged Care Act
The new Aged Care Act starts from 1 July 2025. It will place the rights of older people at the centre of the aged care system.
New training for Support at Home now available
New training packages are now available to help in-home aged care providers deliver Support at Home.
Personal care worker definition for care minutes
We updated the definition for Personal Care Workers (PCW) and Assistance in Nursing (AIN) for the purposes of the care minutes responsibility on 1 January 2025.
CHSP sector readiness webinar - 5 June
We are hosting a CHSP sector readiness webinar on Thursday 5 June from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (AEST).
Updated Support at Home program manual
The Support at Home program manual has been updated to help in-home care providers prepare for 1 July 2025.
Virtual nursing in aged care
We are testing a new framework for the delivery of virtual nursing services in residential aged care.
Apply for the Support at Home Thin Markets grant
Applications are now open for the Support at Home Thin Markets grant.
New Support at Home pricing guidance
New guidance is available for in-home aged care providers to help set their own prices for the first year of the new Support at Home program.
Support at Home program manual
The Support at Home program manual is now available to help providers understand how to deliver the Support at Home program.
Apply now for the Support at Home and new Aged Care Act Transition Support Grant
A grant opportunity is now open to support Home Care Package and Commonwealth Home Support Programme providers with a one-off funding of $10,000 (excl GST) towards the cost of upgrading IT systems.
Assistive Technology and Home Modifications List now available
The Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) List will help Support at Home providers understand the products, equipment and home modifications that older people can access through the AT-HM Scheme.
Software pilot for residential aged care Monthly Care Statements
Residential aged care providers and software vendors can sign up to the pilot before 20 December 2024.
My Aged Care support plans now available in My Health Record
My Aged Care support plans developed or updated from 9 December 2024 can be made available in My Health Record.
Webinar – In-home aged care update
We are hosting a webinar to support in-home aged care providers and their workforce to understand upcoming changes to in-home aged care.
Express interest for a menu and mealtime review
Residential aged care providers can express interest in a free onsite menu and mealtime review by an accredited practising dietitian to get ready for the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards. Expressions of interest close on 4 December 2024.
New staffing quality indicators for residential aged care
From 1 April 2025, residential aged care providers will collect data on 3 new staffing quality indicators. These make sure we measure the valuable input of enrolled nurses, allied health professionals and lifestyle officers.
Take part in the quality indicators for in-home aged care pilot
We are looking for in-home aged care providers to take part in a pilot to test quality indicators.
Take part in the Monthly Care Statements software pilot
We are looking for residential aged care providers and software vendors to take part in a software pilot to automate Monthly Care Statements.
On-site pharmacists in residential aged care homes
Community pharmacies and aged care providers can now employ credentialed pharmacists to work on-site in residential aged care homes.
2024-25 Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Manual
A new look CHSP Manual for 2024-25 is now available
Have your say on the Home Care Package Program Activity Survey
We want to hear from all Home Care Package (HCP) providers to better understand the volume of their current service delivery.
Residential aged care homes can offer Monthly Care Statements from October
From October 2024, we encourage all residential aged care homes to voluntarily offer Monthly Care Statements to improve communication with residents and their representatives.
Express interest in the Menu and Mealtime Review Program by 10 May
Are you a residential aged care provider? Express your interest in receiving a free menu and mealtime review. Expressions of interest close on 10 May 2024.
Growth funding grants now open to expand CHSP services
Two grant opportunities are now open for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme to address service gaps, ensuring services are available when and where they are needed most.
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