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
Case study: Regular representative transitioning to a registered supporter
From 1 November 2025, the registered supporter role in the new Aged Care Act will replace the existing regular and authorised representative relationships in My Aged Care.
Case study: Authorised representative transitioning to a registered supporter
From 1 November 2025, the registered supporter role in the new Aged Care Act will replace the existing regular and authorised representative relationships in My Aged Care.
Case study: Authorised representative opting out of transitioning to a registered supporter
From 1 November 2025, the registered supporter role in the new Aged Care Act will replace the existing regular and authorised representative relationships in My Aged Care.
Case study: Regular representative opting out of transitioning to a registered supporter
From 1 November 2025, the registered supporter role in the new Aged Care Act will replace the existing regular and authorised representative relationships in My Aged Care.
New Aged Care Act – Sector Change Plan
This Sector Change Plan outlines the communication, engagement, guidance and training activities that our department, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, and Services Australia will deliver to support older people and the sector to transition to the new Act.
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Your aged care rights – Auslan
This video, delivered in Auslan, explains how the new Aged Care Act puts you at the centre of your aged care. It will make aged care safer, fairer and more respectful.
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Your aged care rights
This video explains how the new Aged Care Act puts you at the centre of your aged care. It will make aged care safer, fairer and more respectful.
Australian Government response to the final report of the Inquiry into Excess Mortality
The Australian Government provides the following responses to the recommendations from the Community Affairs References Committee report into Excess Mortality as well as the dissenting recommendations. Recommendations have been grouped thematically to provide a comprehensive response.
Quarterly Financial Snapshot of the aged care sector – Quarter 3 2024-25 – January to March 2025
This snapshot provides information on the financial performance of the Australian aged care sector from 1 January to 31 March 2025. It includes analysis of residential care and home care.
Data extract from the Quarterly Financial Snapshot reports of the aged care sector – Inclusive of quarter 3 2024-25
This data extract provides all headline figures from all Quarterly Financial Snapshot (QFS) reports including quarter 3 2024-25. This extract will be updated quarterly in line with each new QFS publication.
New Aged Care Act and Volunteering in Aged Care – What volunteers need to know
This booklet outlines the upcoming changes under the new Aged Care Act 2024, (the new Act) which commences on 1 November 2025.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 15 August 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.
New Aged Care Act and Volunteering in Aged Care – What providers, volunteer managers, and volunteers need to know
This booklet outlines the upcoming changes under the new Aged Care Act 2024, (the new Act) which commences on 1 November 2025.
Influenza Vaccination Rates in Residential Aged Care – 15 August 2025
This table provides influenza vaccination rates of aged care residents by facility across Australia using data from the Australian Immunisation Register.
Stakeholder toolkit to support communications with older people
This toolkit provides information and materials to help peak bodies, advocacy organisations and community groups inform older people, their families and carers about the new Aged Care Act (the new Act).
Provider toolkit to support communications with workers and older people
This toolkit provides information and materials to help providers communicate with workers, older people, their families and carers about the new Aged Care Act (the new Act). It includes a supporting infographic and animation that illustrates how the different parts of the new Act fit together.
Support at Home program update for older people, families and carers – August webinar slides
Slides from the webinar: Support at Home program update for older people, families and carers
Training checklist – older people, their families and carers
Older people, their families and carers can download this checklist of training opportunities to keep track of their learning on the new Aged Care Act.
Focus on Dementia June 2025 – booklet
This booklet provides an overview of the Department of Health and Aged Care’s initiatives and programs to support people living with dementia, their carers and families.
What is palliative care? fact sheet
This fact sheet explains palliative care for people with life-limiting illness, including culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It outlines available services and how to access support through My Aged Care and Aboriginal Medical Services.
Aged care assessments and kinship care brochure
This brochure explains how older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kinship carers can access aged care services without affecting their caring roles. It includes legal, advocacy and support contacts to help carers make informed decisions.
Aged care assessments and kinship care fact sheet
This fact sheet explains how older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kinship carers can access aged care services without affecting their caring roles. It includes legal, advocacy and support contacts to help carers make informed decisions while continuing to care for family.
What is aged care fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines aged care options for older Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It covers help at home, respite, restorative and end-of-life care, and how to access culturally safe services.
Your rights and aged care fact sheet
From 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act includes a Statement of Rights to ensure older people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, receive respectful, culturally safe care. It supports independence, choice, and connection to community and Country.
What is aged care brochure
This brochure outlines aged care options for older Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It covers help at home, respite, restorative and end-of-life care, and how to access culturally safe services.
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