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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assistive Technology over $15,000
This form is for people applying to access assistive technology over $15 000.
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).
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.
Guidance material for older people, their families and communities – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care assessment organisations
Guidance for older people, their families and communities on the rollout of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander assessment organisations, covering culturally safe assessments, preference recording, referral, feedback, support, and FAQs.
Complaints form about registered supporters
If you have a complaint or concern about a registered supporter, you can raise this with the System Governor, responsible for supporters. This form is a template that you may wish to use when submitting a complaint about a registered supporter.
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.
Quarterly Financial Snapshot of the aged care sector – Quarter 4 2024-25 –1 April-to-30 June-2025
This snapshot provides analysis of the financial performance of the Australian aged care sector for quarter 4 of 2024-25 (1 April to 30 June 2025).
Support at Home program – participant contributions
This fact sheet provides an overview of participant contributions under Support at Home. This includes an explanation of contribution rates, the lifetime cap, the ‘no worse off principle’, and financial hardship support.
Schedule of Subsidies and Supplements for Support at Home
The schedule lists the daily rates of subsidies and supplements for the Support at Home program from 1 November 2025.
Aged care wages attestation report
A summary of providers’ attestations that they have passed on additional Australian Government funding in support of the Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase minimum award wages for many aged care workers and associated on-costs.
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.
Complaints and Reviews of Decisions policy
This policy explains how anyone can lodge a complaint about a registered supporter with the System Governor, outlines possible outcomes, and details how affected entities can request an internal review of decisions under the Aged Care Act 2024.
My Aged Care – Application for Emergency Residential Care or Residential Respite Care Form
This form is for approved providers who want to apply for residential care or residential respite care.
Star Ratings for residential aged care brochure
This brochure presents an overview of how Star Ratings for residential aged care works.
Information Sharing policy
This policy outlines information sharing requirements relating to registered supporters under the Aged Care Act 2024. Information sharing requirements apply to any person or body who, under the Act, provides information to an older person with registered supporter(s).
QI Reporting via GPMS – Additional guidance
An FAQ style document that provides additional guidance to registered providers to assist with reporting QI Program data via the new GPMS – QI application.
Changes to Star Ratings – Compliance rating fact sheet
We are making changes to the way the Compliance rating for Star Ratings is calculated. This fact sheet explains how and when the changes will commence.
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.
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.
Hardship assistance for aged care – Fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information about accessing assistance to pay for aged care fees.
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