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
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 11 September 2020
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.
Final report: Impact analysis – alternative models for allocating residential aged care places
This report presents the findings of the independent impact analysis into alternative models for allocating residential aged care places.
Serious Incident Response Scheme for Commonwealth-funded residential aged care – model for implementation
The Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) model for implementation paper outlines the structure and operation of the SIRS for residential aged care.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Review of Dorothy Henderson Lodge COVID-19 Outbreak
An independent review into the COVID-19 outbreak at Dorothy Henderson Lodge in New South Wales was commissioned by the Department of Health to understand what occurred and what could be learned from the experience. The review was undertaken by Professor Lyn Gilbert.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Newmarch House COVID-19 Outbreak Independent Review
An independent review into the COVID-19 outbreak at Newmarch House was commissioned by the Department of Health to understand what occurred and what could be learned from the experience. The review was undertaken by Professor Lyn Gilbert and Adjunct Professor Alan Lilly.
Terms of reference – Aged Care Advisory Group
The Aged Care Advisory Group is a permanent advisory group under the auspices of the Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC). It advises on matters relevant to health protection in the aged care sector.
Guide to the Establishment of an Aged Care Health Emergency Response Operations Centre
The Australian Government’s Guide to Establishment of an Aged Care Health Emergency Response Operations Centre complements existing emergency response planning for the aged care sector.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for permanent aged care residents – emergency leave
Residents in aged care facilities can now take temporary leave from an aged care home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This fact sheet explains the changes for aged care residents and their families.
Witness statement of Dr Brendan Murphy to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
A witness statement from Dr Brendan Murphy to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety,
Analysis of younger people living in residential aged care
We commissioned Ipsos Public Affairs Pty Ltd to complete a detailed analysis of younger people living in residential aged care facilities and the reasons why they were living there. This is part of the Government's work to support younger people to move to age-appropriate accommodation and supports.
Informed consent: What families need to know about antipsychotics and benzodiazepines in residential aged care
This fact sheet is for families of people with dementia in residential aged care. It explains what they can do to help, including providing consent for medicines like benzodiazepines and antipsychotics.
Effectiveness of the aged care quality assessment and accreditation framework
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs Committee report for the inquiry into the effectiveness of the aged care quality assessment and accreditation framework.
Home Care Provider Survey – analysis of data collected
A report on the findings of the Home Care Packages provider survey. Information includes the types, volume and cost of care and services delivered under the program.
Eighth Report on the Funding and Financing of the Aged Care Industry – July 2020
This is the eighth annual report on funding and financing by the Aged Care Financing Authority (ACFA). It looks at the challenges facing the aged care sector in Australia and includes analysis of the data supplied by service providers in their 2018–19 financial reports.
Options for an Assessment, Classification and Funding Model for a Single In-home Care Program
HealthConsult’s report identifying and evaluating options to develop an Assessment, Classification and Funding model for the varied needs of older people and their informal carers at home and in the community.
Aged Care Sector Committee 2020 Communiques
Communiques for the 2020 meetings of the Aged Care Sector Committee.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for families and residents on restricted visits to residential aged care facilities
An information sheet for families and residents on restricted visits to residential aged care facilities to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19 National Health Plan – Aged Care – Aged Care Preparedness
A fact sheet about the Australian Government's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. This fact sheet is about funding for a range of measures to support senior Australians in aged care and home care.
COVID-19 National Health Plan – Aged Care – Pathology Testing in Aged Care
A fact sheet about the Australian Government's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. This fact sheet is about funding for specialist inreach pathology testing for COVID-19 and influenza in residential aged care facilities.
Regulations restricting the use of restraints in residential aged care services
Australian Government response to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry into the Quality of Care Amendment (Minimising the Use of Restraints) Principles 2019.
RAC communique – 18 February 2020
This communique summarises the meeting of the Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Reform Working Group held on 18 February 2020.
Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) – Care recipient referral form
Use this form to provide a person's details, including any preferences, to help match them to a suitable volunteer visitor. You can complete this as an aged care service provider, a volunteer visitor auspice coordinator, a person wanting to be visited or their representative.
Australian Government Response – MPS Review recommendations
The Australian Government response to the Multi-Purpose Services Program review recommendations.
Consultation Forums: Alternative Models for Allocating Residential Aged Care Places – Summary of Feedback
This document summarises the feedback from public consultation forums on different approaches to how we allocate residential aged care places.
Summary of the 2018–19 Report on the Operation of the Aged Care Act 1997
This document provides key statistics from the 2018–19 report on the operation of the Aged Care Act 1997 (ROACA). It includes statistics for different types of care, the aged care workforce and quality and regulation.
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