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
Aged Care Diversity Framework
This framework was launched in December 2017. It sets out the actions we can take to make sure aged care services meet the needs of people from diverse backgrounds. It sees a role for the Australian Government, peak organisations, representative groups, service providers, consumers and carers.
Care and Management of Australians Living with Dementia
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report: Care and management of younger and older Australians living with dementia and behavioural and psychiatric symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
Thinking Ahead – Report on the Inquiry into Dementia: Early Diagnosis and Intervention
Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing report Thinking Ahead – Report on the Inquiry into Dementia: early diagnosis and intervention
Aged Care Changes Campaign – Quantitative Benchmarking and Evaluation
The 2017 aged care advertising campaign aimed to raise awareness of My Aged Care and encourage older people, their families and carers to plan for aged care. This report examines the effectiveness of the 2017 aged card advertising campaign.
Review of National Aged Care Quality Regulatory Processes Report
This report presents the findings of the 2017 independent review of aged care regulatory processes. It includes 10 recommended actions to improve the regulation of quality in aged care.
Younger People in Residential Aged Care: NDIS
This fact sheet is for people under the age of 65 who are currently in residential care and may be eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Younger People in Residential Aged Care: NDIS Eligibility Meetings
This fact sheet is for people under the age of 65 who are currently in residential care and may be eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It explains how you can prepare for your NDIS eligibility meeting.
Younger People Receiving a Home Care Package: NDIS
This fact sheet is for people under the age of 65 who are currently receiving a Home Care Package and may be eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Aged Care Sector Committee Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference sets out the purpose, functions, membership, timeframe, meetings, deliverables and performance of the Aged Care Sector Committee.
My Aged Care Stage Two Wave 2 Research – Summary of Findings
This report details the outcomes of the independent review of the My Aged Care brand by AMR done in 2016–17.
Rural, Remote and First Nations Aged Care SDAP Panel Member Booklet
This booklet is for panel members of the Rural, Remote and First Nations Aged Care Service Development Assistance Panel (SDAP). It provides information about your responsibilities and SDAP processes. The booklet is designed to be read with your Deed of Standing Offer.
Review of Legislation for Refundable Accommodation Payments in Residential Aged Care
The review looked at how the Australian Government can improve legislative and prudential standards for refundable accommodation payments. The review report recommends actions and suggests a timetable for recommended changes.
Legislated Review of Aged Care 2017 Report
This report presents the findings of the 2017 independent review of the Living Longer Living Better reforms. It includes 38 recommended actions to further improve the aged care system.
Alternative Aged Care Assessment, Classification System and Funding Models Report
This report provides options and recommendations to help design future residential aged care funding models.
Dementia and Bladder and Bowel Control
This fact sheet provides information about why people with dementia can also have trouble with bladder and bowel control.
My Aged Care Stage Two Wave 1 Research – Summary of Findings
This report details the outcomes of the independent review of the My Aged Care brand by AMR done in 2015–16.
Residential and Community Aged Care in Australia
Australian Government response to Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration Report: Residential and Community Aged Care in Australia
National Framework for Action on Dementia 2015–2019
This framework guides the development and implementation of actions, plans and policies to reduce the risk of dementia and improve outcomes for people with dementia and their carers.
Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Aged Care Master Plan 2014–2034
This master plan sets out the vision for the delivery of aged care services across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula region. It identifies the need for integrated aged care delivery that meets the community’s needs and preferences.
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Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Bill 2013 [Provisions] and Related Bills
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Report on the: Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Bill 2013 [Provisions] and Related Bills
Caring for Older Australians
Australian Government response to the Productivity Commission's Caring for Older Australians report
Review of Pricing Arrangements in Residential Aged Care – 'Hogan Review'
Australian Government response to the Review of Pricing Arrangements in Residential Aged Care – 'Hogan Review'
Aged care quality reform update June 2019
This webinar was hosted by the Department of Health and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. It provided an update on the aged care quality reform program, in particular reforms starting from 1 July 2019.
Aged care quality reform update June 2018
This webinar provided an update on the Single Quality Framework and quality related measures from the 2018–19 Budget.
An alternative funding model for residential aged care
The department engaged the University of Wollongong to develop options and recommendations to help inform the design of future residential aged care funding models.
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