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Update from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer - May 2023
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A newsletter from Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan with updates from the nursing and midwifery sector, some personal priorities and highlights, and an insight on what's happening across the Department of Health and Aged Care.
Update from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer - Budget Measures and Funding - May 2023
Newsletter
A newsletter from Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan with updates from the nursing and midwifery sector, some personal priorities and highlights, and an insight on what's happening across the Department of Health and Aged Care.
Reminder – Webinar today: Update on COVID-19 in aged care
Newsletter
A reminder for aged care providers that the Department of Health and Aged Care is hosting a webinar on winter preparedness, with important information on COVID-19 booster doses for older people, including people living in residential aged care homes.
Aged Care Alert – Home Care Packages subsidy rate to increase from 1 July 2023 to cover the cost of increased wages
Subscriber announcement
The Australian Government will increase the Home Care Packages (HCP) subsidy rate by 11.9% (including annual indexation) from 1 July 2023 to pass on the Fair Work Commission’s 15% award wage increase and ensure HCP recipients continue to receive the same level of care and services.
Your Aged Care Update issue 19, 2023
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In this issue, register for a webinar about the 24/7 registered nurse responsibility for residential care, and read about new palliative care resources.
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 update 22 May 2023
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Read the Protecting Older Australians COVID-19 update newsletter from 22 May 2023.
Your Aged Care Update issue 18, 2023
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In this issue, learn about Budget measures for aged care, the new Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement and a new AN-ACC assessment pathways fact sheet.
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 update 8 May 2023
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In this issue, read about managing COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccination booster doses, influenza vaccinations, accessing COVID-19 PCR testing through Medicare, IPC Lead Nurse training grants, PPE winter deployment, and the ACCPA Winter preparedness webinar.
Your Aged Care Update issue 17, 2023
Newsletter
In this issue, news about the reforms, sector news, information for home care providers and residential care providers.
Aged Care Alert – Aged Care 2023-24 Budget
Subscriber announcement
The Australian Government 2023-24 Budget responds to recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
Aged Care Alert – $11.3 billion funding announced for aged care wage increase
Subscriber announcement
The Australian Government is investing $11.3 billion to fund the Fair Work Commission’s decision for a 15 per cent increase to award wages.
Supporting CHSP providers – Fair Work Commission grant opportunity
Subscriber announcement
We will be opening a new grant opportunity for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) providers to apply for funding to meet the costs associated with increases in the Fair Work Commission award wage.
Your aged care update #16, 2023
Subscriber announcement
The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care is currently delivering a significant program of aged care reforms together with the aged care sector. Our vision is to ensure aged care is delivered with security, dignity, quality and humanity.
2023 COVID 19 Aged Care Support Program Grant GO6223
Subscriber announcement
The Australian Government has committed funding for the 2023 COVID-19 Aged Care Support Program Grant GO6223.
Newsletters Your Aged Care Update issue 15, 2023
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In this issue, Reminder: Star Ratings provider preview ending, New Government Provider Management System for residential aged care providers and more
Protecting Older Australians: COVID-19 Update 21 April 2023
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In this issue: COVID-19 heading into winter, Reporting COVID-19 cases and more.
Your Aged Care Update issue 14, 2023
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In this issue, Star Ratings provider preview available, decommisioning fax for My Aged Care, reminder to submit third quarter quality indicator data, and pilot of the Monthly Care Statements underway.
Aged Care Worker COVID-19 leave payment grant opportunity 2023
Subscriber announcement
This grant opportunity supports aged care workers to stay home when they test positive for COVID-19 reduces the spread of the virus among older people and other staff.
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 update 6 April 2023
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In this issue: Easter break support; Influenza vaccinations; 2023 COVID-19 vaccine booster dose; Oral Antiviral treatment reminders and Aged care COVID-19 supports
Aged Care Alert – New Government Provider Management System (GPMS) for residential aged care providers
Subscriber announcement
The Government Provider Management System (GPMS) was launched on the 3 April. This is a new IT system part of the Aged Care Digital Transformation initiative.
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 update 4 April 2023
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In this issue: Letter to aged care providers on COVID-19 preparedness, Infection Control and Prevention (IPC) overview, Provider IPC responsibility, The commission's IPC oversight and IPC training grants available.
Your aged care update #12, 2023
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Your Aged Care Update #12: new GPMS portal, financial reporting for Quarter 3, free business or workforce reviews, and more.
A message from Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan – March 2023 part 1
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A newsletter from Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan with updates from the nursing and midwifery sector, some personal priorities and highlights, and an insight on what's happening across the Department of Health and Aged Care.
A message from Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan – March 2023 part 2
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A newsletter from Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan with updates from the nursing and midwifery sector, some personal priorities and highlights, and an insight on what's happening across the Department of Health and Aged Care.
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 update 31 March 2023
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In this issue: Minister Butler's announcement, Upcoming webinars, Information for Home Care and CHSP providers, Reminder about PPE preparedness packs.
Your aged care update #11, 2023
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Your Aged Care Update #11: Inspector-General of Aged Care Bill, new Quality Indicators for residential aged care, and more
COVID-19 Aged Care Support Program Extension Grant (GO4863) – Reminder: closing date for applications
Subscriber announcement
The Australian Government continues to support approved aged care providers with the additional costs associated with managing COVID-19 through the COVID-19 Aged Care Support Program Extension grant.
Your aged care update #10, 2023
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Your Aged Care update #10: National Suicide Prevention for Seniors Program, Technological solutions for aged care webinar and more.
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 update – 15 March 2023
Subscriber announcement
In this edition: reminders on effective IPC behaviours webinar, PPE preparedness packs, and closing applications for the Aged Care Support Program Extension Grant. More information on the 2023 COVID 19 Aged Care Support Program Forecast Opportunity and Moderna Bivalent (BA.4-5) for 12 years+ (PFS).
Your aged care update #09, 2023
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Your Aged Care update #09: updated Home Care Package pricing report, palliative care resources, surveys and more
Webinar for the aged care sector: Effective infection prevention and control (IPC) behaviours
Subscriber announcement
The Department of Health and Aged Care and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, is holding a webinar on effective IPC practices.
Your aged care update #08, 2023
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Your aged care update #08: news about the reforms, sector news, information for residential care providers and more.
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 Update 6 March 2023
Subscriber announcement
In this edition: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Preparedness Packs.
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 Update 3 March 2023
Subscriber announcement
In this edition: expediting access to oral antiviral treatments, COVID-19 vaccine booster dose, COVID-19 guidance for aged care, the top 3 questions from our webinar on 23 March 2023, and how to contact the department.
Your Aged Care Update #07, 2023
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Your Aged Care update #07: Have your say on aged care reforms, updated HCP monthly statement template and more
Reminder – Webinar: Update on COVID-19 in aged care
Subscriber announcement
A reminder for aged care providers that we are hosting a webinar which will focus on COVID Safe behaviours, PCR testing practices and an update on the latest advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the 2023 COVID-19 booster doses.
Your Aged Care Update #06, 2023
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Your Aged Care Update #06: Residents’ Experience Surveys, register for webinars and training, and more
Your Aged Care Update #05, 2023
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Your Aged Care Update #05: new Quality Indicators, webinars and online training, and more.
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 Update 14 February 2023
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In this issue: Message from the Ministers to Aged Care Providers, ATAGI advice on 2023 COVID-19 vaccine booster, Webinar – aged care COVID-19 update and more.
Your Aged Care Update #04, 2023
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Your Aged Care Update #04: aged care research grants, Residents' Experience Surveys to begin, and more.
Your Aged Care update #02, 2023
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Your Aged Care update #02: 2023 Reminder to have your say against the Inspector‑General of Aged Care Bill, Care minutes reporting requirements, free online training, and more
Your Aged Care update issue #3, 2023
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Your Aged Care update #03: Free business advice for eligible providers, Home Care Packages Program updates, and more
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 newsletter – 30 January 2023
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In this issue: COVID-19 vaccination support; Reminder annual reporting for influenza vaccinations in aged care; and Changes to how services request Commonwealth COVID-19 Support , including RAT kits, PCR testing, Oral antiviral treatments, workforce and PPE.
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 newsletter – 20 January 2023
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In this issue: Learn about COVID-19 safe behaviours, reducing risk to staff and visitors, using PPE and accessing oral antiviral treatments.
Your Aged Care Update newsletter issue #01, 2023
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Your Aged Care Update #01: 2023 Residents' Experience Surveys launch, QFR requirements, HCP provider manual updates and more
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 update 13 January 2023
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In this edition: Reporting of aged care residents and staff influenza vaccinations; Oversight of the Commission's infection prevention and control (IPC); 2023 COVID-19 support for aged care and helpful resources
Protecting Older Australians – Message from the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly
Subscriber announcement
Message from the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly
Protecting Older Australians – Preparedness advice and guidance over the festive season – 22 December 2022
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In this edition: Preparedness advice and guidance; Departmental operational hours over the holidays; emergency provisions for home care recipient respite care; COVID-19 shelf life for oral antiviral treatment and helpful resources
Aged Care Alert – Reminder: Star Ratings provider preview closes 17 December
Subscriber announcement
Providers of residential aged care services are reminded that their Star Ratings preview period closes 17 December 2022.
A message from Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan – December 2022
Newsletter
A newsletter from Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan with updates from the nursing and midwifery sector, some personal priorities and highlights, and an insight on what's happening across the Department of Health and Aged Care.
Aged Care Alert – Updates for QLD Residential Aged Care facilities
Subscriber announcement
Updates relating to Queensland Residential Aged Care facilities.
Protecting Older Australians: COVID-19 Newsletter 14 December 2022
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What’s new: 2023 COVID-19 Guidance and Supports for Aged Care, Access to the National Medical Stockpile - PPE and RATs and more.
Your Aged Care Update issue 31, 2022
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Your Aged Care Update #31: Star Ratings previews released, Have your say: Exposure Draft of the Inspector-General of Aged Care Bill and more.
Reminder – Webinar: Update on COVID-19 in aged care
Subscriber announcement
The next webinar will be held today, Monday, 12 December 2022, 3.00pm - 4.00pm (AEDT).
Aged Care Alert – Star Ratings provider preview available
Subscriber announcement
Residential aged care services will receive a preview of their overall Star Rating and sub-category ratings by Monday 12 December 2022.
Aged Care Alert – Preparing for the AN-ACC Funding Helpdesk closure
Subscriber announcement
Due to the successful implementation of the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) on 1 October 2022, the AN-ACC Funding Helpdesk will be permanently decommissioned today, Friday 9 December at 5pm AEDT.
Aged Care Alert – Important changes from 1 December: Provider Governance, SIRS, Restrictive Practices
Subscriber announcement
Subordinate legislation for the following aged care reforms has now been registered, with these changes coming into effect from 1 December 2022.
Protecting Older Australians: COVID-19 Newsletter 5 December 2022
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What’s new: Recording of COVID-19 aged care update webinar, Festive season resources for providers and more.
Aged Care Alert – Advance Payments for January 2023
Subscriber announcement
Services Australia will be issuing January 2023 advance payments for residential care.
Your Aged Care Update issue 29, 2022
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Your Aged Care Update #29: 2021-22 Report on the Operation of the Aged Care Act, National Dementia Action Plan and more.
Aged Care Alert – A message for older Australians on COVID-19 safe behaviours
Subscriber announcement
Read the joint letter to older Australians by Hon Anika Wells MP and Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly.
Aged Care Alert – Protecting our older Australians and aged care staff this festive season
Subscriber announcement
Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler MP and Minister for Aged Care, the Hon Anika Wells MP extend their thanks to aged care providers and outline key steps to protect older Australians and aged care staff this festive season
Your Aged Care Update issue 28, 2022
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Your Aged Care Update #28: New Code of Conduct for aged care, Star Ratings provider manual now available, and more.
Aged Care Alert – Addendum to Aged Care Registered Nurses’ Payment grant application
Subscriber announcement
Important update to the Aged Care Registered Nurses’ Payment grant application
Home Care Packages Program update – November 2022
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To reduce excessive administration and management costs in the Home Care Packages (HCP) Program, the Australian Government is capping prices. These changes will come into effect from 1 January 2023. Learn about these changes and how you can prepare as a provider.
Your Aged Care Update issue 27, 2022
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Your Aged Care Update #27: Consultation closing soon on the revised Aged Care Quality Standards, Serious Incident Response Scheme updates, and more.
Your Aged Care update issue 26, 2022
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Your Aged Care Update #26: Quality and Safety Commission review, Star Ratings and AN-ACC webinars, and more
Aged Care Alert – Important update: Residential aged care quarterly review of fees
Subscriber announcement
Important update to the Residential aged care quarterly review of fees.
Reminder – Webinar on COVID-19 in aged care, today at 1pm (AEDT)
Subscriber announcement
A reminder for aged care providers that the Department of Health and Aged Care is today hosting a webinar which will focus on key updates and advice on COVID-19 as providers continue to manage and recover from outbreaks.
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 update – 3 November 2022
Subscriber announcement
Read the latest update to the aged care sector on new COVID-19 information, including Grant 0pportunities, expand access to COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments and the ACIPC conference 2022.
Your Aged Care Update issue 25, 2022
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Your Aged Care Update #25: Aged Care Amendment Bill 2022 passed, Serious Incident Response Scheme updates, and more.
Updated advice for NSW home and community aged care providers responding to emergencies
Subscriber announcement
The Department would like to clarify the NSW state emergency pathways to request help that we had promoted in our previous message on responding to emergencies for home and community aged care providers.
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 update – 28 October 2022
Newsletter
Read the latest update to the aged care sector on new COVID-19 information, including PPE pre-deployment for residential aged care homes and influenza vaccinations.
Reminder – Webinar: High risk weather season preparedness briefing, today at 1pm (AEDT)
Subscriber announcement
Reminder the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), along with the Department of Health and Aged Care and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, is hosting a webinar on high risk weather season preparedness for residential aged care homes and flexible aged care services.
Protecting Older Australians – Advice for home and community aged care providers responding to emergencies
Subscriber announcement
Flooding advice for aged care home and community providers.
Aged Care Alert – Aged Care 2022-23 October Budget
Subscriber announcement
The Australian Government is restoring dignity to aged care, putting practical measures in place to meet the needs of older Australians.
Your Aged Care Update issue 24, 2022
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Your Aged Care Update #24: Star Ratings webinar, payment system updates from Services Australia, and more
Reminder – Webinar on COVID-19 in aged care, today at 1pm (AEDT)
Subscriber announcement
A reminder for aged care providers that the Department of Health and Aged Care is today hosting a webinar which will focus on key updates and advice on COVID-19 as providers continue to manage and recover from outbreaks.
Aged Care Alert – Reminder: Star Ratings data is due now
Subscriber announcement
We will publish star ratings for all residential aged care services by the end of 2022.
Your Aged Care Update issue 23, 2022
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Your Aged Care Update #23: Consultation for Aged Care Quality Standards, HCP Program Assurance Community of Practice: Live chat session, Discussion paper: In-home aged care, a Grant Opportunity and more
Protecting Older Australians – Flooding preparedness
Newsletter
In this edition: Flood events and aged care preparedness and High risk weather preparedness briefing webinar.
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 update 14 October 2022
Newsletter
In this edition: Aged care COVID-19 update webinar and COVID-19 isolation requirements for high-risk settings, including residential aged care homes.
Aged Care Alert – Residential aged care quarterly review date
Subscriber announcement
The quarterly review of residential care fees will not run on 15 October 2022.
Aged Care Alert – Revised Aged Care Schedule of Subsidies and Supplements and an important change to the 40% supported resident rules
Subscriber announcement
The Schedule of Aged Care Subsidies and Supplements applying from 1 October 2022 has been revised regarding the amount of the Fixed component (Base Care Tariff or BCT) for services where funding is calculated based on operational places (per day).
Your Aged Care Update issue 22, 2022
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Your Aged Care Update #22: Code of Conduct for Aged Care, QI data due 21 October, and more
Aged Care Alert – Advertise your job vacancies on Workforce Australia for Business
Subscriber announcement
Workforce Australia is holding a Jobs Showcase at 12pm AEDT on Tuesday 11 October for people looking for work in the care and support sector.
Webinar on COVID-19 in aged care, today at 2.30pm (AEDT) reminder
Subscriber announcement
A reminder for aged care providers that the Department of Health and Aged Care is today hosting a webinar which will focus on key advice about the new Communicable Disease Network of Australia (CDNA) guidelines for Acute Respiratory Illness (COVID-19 and Influenza).
Your Aged Care Update issue 21, 2022
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Your Aged Care update #21: Quarterly Financial Report portal open for quarter 1 submissions, update your provider information on My Aged Care: Service Availability and more.
Aged Care Alert – Updated residential aged care subsidies and supplements to reflect the introduction of the AN- ACC care funding model on 1 October
Subscriber announcement
Read the latest updates the aged care subsidies and find out what you need to do.
Aged Care Alert – Getting ready for AN-ACC – Services Australia
Subscriber announcement
Services Australia continues to prepare for the transition to the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) on 1 October 2022.
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 update 30 September 2022
Newsletter
In this edition: webinar – aged care COVID-19 update, revised CDNA Guidelines and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) update and more.
Your Aged Care update Issue 20, 2022
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Your Aged Care update #20: Aged Care Quality Standards consultation webinar, Consultation on a new approach to regulating aged care, Pulse survey; Webinar recording on aged care reforms – a regulatory perspective; AN-ACC funding guide, training videos and Services Australia AN-ACC webinar.
Reminder – Webinar on COVID-19 in aged care, today at 12.30pm (AEST)
Subscriber announcement
A reminder for aged care providers that the Department of Health and Aged Care is today hosting a webinar which will focus on key updates and advice on COVID-19 as providers continue to manage outbreaks.
Protecting Older Australians – Victorian Aged Care Response Centre (VACRC) cessation 30 September 2022
Subscriber announcement
The Victorian Aged Care Response Centre (VACRC) will cease operations on 30 September 2022.
Aged Care Alert – Important update – New residential aged care quality indicators
Subscriber announcement
We are supporting quality improvement and better health outcomes for older Australians in residential aged care by introducing additional quality indicators.
Your Aged Care update Issue 19, 2022
Newsletter
Your Aged Care Update #19: Get ready for AN-ACC, Advice to providers under AN-ACC, Notice about the registered nurses’ payment round, Dementia Action week, Fighting Parkinson's and upcoming reminders and webinars.
Aged Care Alert – September 2022 indexation: Updated Schedules, quarterly review and change to MPIR
Subscriber announcement
An update of the Schedules for residential and home care will take effect from 20 September 2022.
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 update – 14 September 2022
Newsletter
Read the latest update to the aged care sector on new COVID-19 information, including COVID-19 vaccines.
Your Aged Care update Issue 18, 2022
Newsletter
Your Aged Care Update #18: Celebrating 30 years of Community Visitors Scheme, financial reporting information, and more.
Aged Care Alert – Aged care payment system update
Subscriber announcement
Services Australia continues to work collaboratively with the Department of Health and Aged Care to prepare for the implementation of the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) funding model.
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