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
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New Aged Care Act functions and the role of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
The new regulatory model will start with the new Act on 1 November 2025. To help providers get ready, this video explains the roles and functions of government agencies under the new Act.
Aged care regulatory and governance roles
This guide helps you understand aged care regulatory and governance responsibilities of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
Council of Elders – Private Interests Declaration form
Private Interests Declaration form for Expressions of Interest to join the Council of Elders in 2026.
Council of Elders – Curriculum Vitae template
Curriculum Vitae template for Expressions of Interest to join the Council of Elders in 2026.
Aged Care Transition Taskforce – Summary of tenth meeting – 21 July 2025
A summary of the Aged Care Transition Taskforce meeting held on 12 June 2025.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 25 July 2025
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally in 2025. It includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, vaccine rollout, testing and PPE provided to services.
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Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme 2026/27 to 2030/31 grant opportunity – video
This is the webinar recording for the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme 2026/27 to 2030/31 grant opportunity webinar held on 22 July 2025.
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New Aged Care Act
This animation explains how the new Aged Care Act comes together. Key changes include enhanced rights and protections for older people, stronger rules and regulations for providers, higher quality care, easier access and entry to services, greater choice and transparency and a stronger workforce.
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New Aged Care Act (Auslan)
This animation explains how the new Aged Care Act comes together. Key changes include enhanced rights and protections for older people, stronger rules and regulations for providers , higher quality care, easier access and entry to services , greater choice and transparency and a stronger workforce.
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Support at Home contributions (for older people)
This video provides an understanding of participant contributions under Support at Home.
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Support at Home overview (for older people)
This video provides an overview of the Support at Home program suitable for older people, their families and carers.
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Improving food and nutrition in aged care: Charles Chambers Court – Mission Australia
Meet Achmed, the chef at Mission’s Australia Charles Chambers Court aged care home, and manager Steve. Since starting the Maggie Beer Foundation’s training they have shifted the focus to the whole food experience – from flavour and presentation, to monthly themed events.
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Improving food and nutrition in aged care: Arcare Aged Care
Meet chef Lata and managers David and Wayne from Arcare Aged Care. National food and beverage manager Wayne is preparing for the new Aged Care Act’s food and nutrition requirements by supporting his whole team to complete the Maggie Beer Foundation’s training.
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Support at Home overview (for providers/workforce)
This video provides an overview of Support at Home suitable for providers and people who work in aged care.
Aged Care Data and Reporting Review: Phase 1 Consultation Paper
A consultation paper to inform a round of public consultation forums, undertaken by the University of Queensland and the National Ageing Research Institute. These parties have been contracted by the Department to undertake an Aged Care Data & Reporting Review
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Improving food and nutrition in aged care: Heywood Rural Health
Meet Sharron, Brad and Leigh from Heywood Rural Health aged care home. Sharron, a resident, shares what good food means to her and the improvements she's seen. Chef Brad and manager Leigh explain what motivates them to improve food and dining for residents.
Council of Elders Communique – 27 and 28 November 2024
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 27 and 28 November 2024.
Council of Elders communique – 21 and 22 May 2025
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 21 and 22 May 2025.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 18 July 2025
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally in 2025. It includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, vaccine rollout, testing and PPE provided to services.
Council of Elders communique – 18 June 2025
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 18 June 2025.
Infectious respiratory disease: vaccination eligibility and access for older multicultural communities
This toolkit provides information and material to support communication with your older multicultural communities to understand infectious respiratory disease vaccination eligibility and access, particularly those living in aged care.
Infectious respiratory disease: vaccination eligibility and access for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
This toolkit provides information and material to support communication with your to older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to understand infectious respiratory disease vaccination eligibility and access, particularly those living in aged care.
Infectious respiratory disease: vaccination eligibility and access for older people
This toolkit provides information and material to support communication with your older community to understand infectious respiratory disease vaccination eligibility and access, particularly those living in aged care.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 11 July 2025
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally in 2025. It includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, vaccine rollout, testing and PPE provided to services.
National summary of Home Care Package prices – 31 March 2025
To further improve the transparency of Home Care Package pricing for senior Australians, their families and carers, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing publishes national median prices for common home care services, care management and package management. This data is updated quarterly.
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