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News, newsletters and alerts starting from 2019 are listed below. For previous announcements see our web archive.
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Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 Update 2 June 2023
Newsletter
Read the Protecting Older Australians COVID-19 update newsletter from 2 June 2023.
Update from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer - 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.
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
Newsletter
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
Newsletter
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
Newsletter
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
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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
Newsletter
In this issue: COVID-19 heading into winter, Reporting COVID-19 cases and more.
Your Aged Care Update issue 14, 2023
Newsletter
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
Newsletter
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
Newsletter
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
Newsletter
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
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.
A message from Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan – March 2023 part 2
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.
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