Aged care resources

A list of resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – about aged care.

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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Volunteer visitor stories – Anne and Marlene

Anne visits Marlene each week as an aged care volunteer visitor. Sharing and learning about each other’s different cultures and backgrounds has enriched their lives.
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Volunteer visitor stories – Amber and Sue

Amber didn’t know anyone when she moved to Darwin. When she started visiting Sue as a volunteer visitor, she had her first friend. Their friendship has deepened through their mutual love of music.
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Volunteer visitor stories – Susie and Gutiwuy

Susie moved to Nhulunbuy in East Arnhem Land and started visiting Gutiwuy, a Yolngu elder. Gutiwuy shares her knowledge about Country with Susie. The pair reflect on how the ACVVS has connected people in rural and remote communities.
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Volunteer visitor stories – Karrine and Rita

Karinne has been visiting Rita for over three years. The pair share a deep bond and discuss the importance of social connection and friendship to reduce loneliness and isolation.
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Volunteer visitor stories – Sandeep and Som

Sandeep visits Som at his aged care home every Saturday. Their mateship is built on playing chess, shared culture and language, and the wisdom brought from an intergenerational relationship.

Higher Everyday Living Fee fact sheet

This fact sheet explains the Higher Everyday Living Fee (HELF) that will be introduced on 1 November 2025. It includes useful information on the new fee and the transition from previous arrangements for both providers and consumers.

Places to people – Fact sheet for providers

We are making changes to residential aged care so older people will have more choice. Find out about the changes and what they mean for residential aged care providers.

National Dementia Action Plan Overview

An overview of the National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034, including a summary and 8 high-level actions.

Star Ratings Provider Manual

The Star Ratings Provider Manual contains detailed information about Star Ratings design, calculation and reporting requirements.
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