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
Government Provider Management System (GPMS) – Frequently Asked Questions – New Act 2025 System changes
This FAQ guide outlines key changes to the GPMS portals following the implementation of the Aged Care Act 2024, including portal access, user roles, reporting requirements, terminology updates, and how registered providers can manage their organisation and contacts.
New Aged Care Act for aged care residents
This toolkit provides information and materials to help residential aged care providers communicate with their residents about the new Aged Care Act (the new Act), including Statement of Rights, complaints, Aged Care Quality Standards and contributions.
New Aged Care Act and ACVVS
This fact sheet outlines the benefits, roles and responsibilities of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) and the New Aged Care Act.
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A new chapter for aged care from 1 November 2025 – Webinar recording
This webinar supported aged care providers to manage the transition to the new Aged Care Act, Support at Home program, new regulatory model and strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) A5 Flyer
This flyer outlines the role of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme in supporting volunteers and recipients.
Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme National Guidelines
This document outlines the aims of the program and the roles and responsibilities of all parties to support program implementation. The Aged Care Volunteers Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) commences 1 July 2023.
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 coordinator, a person wanting to be visited or their representative.
Summary of My Aged Care and Government Provider Management System (GPMS) changes – November 2025
This update provides a summary of changes to the My Aged Care Service and Support Portal and GPMS from 3 November 2025.
Aged care volunteering and the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) booklet
This booklet has information about aged care volunteering and the ACVVS for potential and current volunteers, volunteer managers and providers.
Multi-Purpose Service Program Manual
This manual provides general information and guidance about the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP). It explains the Government’s policy context and operational requirements for funded aged care services provided through the MPSP.
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.
Government Provider Management System (GPMS) – User guide – 24/7 registered nurse reporting
This user guide explains how registered nurses can access, complete, and submit 24/7 registered nurse reports via GPMS from November 2025, including reporting requirements, eligibility for supplements, and support resources for residential aged care providers.
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 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.
Assistive Technology over $15,000
This form is for people applying to access assistive technology over $15 000.
Multi-purpose service locations
Find a Multi-purpose service that can deliver aged care services in rural and remote locations. Locations are marked on a map and also available as a list of street addresses within each state and territory.
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.
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).
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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