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
Managing volunteers in aged care – Guidance handbook for volunteer managers
This handbook provides guidance for aged care volunteer managers for volunteer engagement and management processes including recruitment, onboarding, retention, administration and further training and information. Aged care providers can also use this resource to support their volunteer managers.
Engaging volunteers in aged care – Guidance handbook for aged care providers
The aim of this booklet is to guide providers through the considerations involved in volunteer engagement. Topics covered include the legislative environment, checklists to prepare for volunteer engagement, designing volunteer roles, recruitment and retention and some frequently asked questions.
Registered supporters in aged care brochure
This brochure provides information on the registered supporter role, under the new Aged Care Act, and is aimed at older people and those who support them.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Persons, including Stolen Generations – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Persons, including Stolen Generations. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
Specialisation Verification Framework
The final framework sets out the criteria for specialised care delivery. Aged care providers who deliver specific services that meet diverse needs may apply for specialisation verification.
Volunteers in aged care training and resource kit – For volunteers and volunteer managers
This toolkit connects volunteers, volunteer managers, and aged care providers to free, publicly available training and information on a range of topics. It does not replace or replicate any current provider training; it is aimed at complementing any existing training available for volunteers.
Accessing the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP) – Consumer fact sheet
If you are an older person living in a rural or remote part of Australia, you may be able to access services through the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP).
Care Leavers, including Forgotten Australians and former child migrants placed in out of home care – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for Care Leavers, including Forgotten Australians and former child migrants placed in out of home care. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/transgender or intersex – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/transgender, intersex or other sexual orientations or gender diverse or bodily diverse people. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
Veterans or war widows – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for veterans and/or war widows. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
My Aged Care – Assessor Portal user guide for Residential Respite Classification Referrals (for assessment organisation team leaders)
This user guide outlines how assessment organisation team leaders interact with the My Aged Care assessor portal to manage Residential Respite Classification referrals.
Assistive Technology over $15,000
This form is for people applying to access assistive technology over $15 000.
Fees and charges under the MPSP – Consumer fact sheet
If you are an older person accessing aged care services under the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP), you may be asked to contribute to the costs and pay some fees.
People from culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for people from culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse backgrounds. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
Parents and children who are separated by forced adoption or removal – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for parents and children who are separated by forced adoption or removal. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
People who are financially or socially disadvantaged – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for people who are financially or socially disadvantaged. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
People who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
Leaving the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP) – Consumer fact sheet
If you decide to leave the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP) and access other aged care services, you might need to wait for services to become available and could pay higher fees.
Frequently asked questions for potential volunteers in aged care
A fact sheet of frequently asked questions commonly asked by people interested in aged care volunteering.
People who live in rural, remote or very remote areas – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for people who live in rural, remote or very remote areas. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
Fact sheet for older people and their families
This fact sheet is for Australian Government-funded residential aged care. It covers the definition for each quality indicator and describes how the QI Program is relevant to them.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 31 October 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.
Star Ratings for residential aged care brochure
This brochure presents an overview of how Star Ratings for residential aged care works.
Registered nurse coverage in residential aged care dashboard
This dashboard provides users with high level information on 24/7 registered nurse coverage in residential aged care.
Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards – August 2025
This document provides the final strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards which took effect on 1 November 2025, with the start of the Aged Care Act 2024.
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