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
Council of Elders communique – 10 and 11 September 2025
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 10 and 11 September 2025.
Council of Elders communique – 13 August 2025
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 13 August 2025.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 14 November 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.
Provider Requirements Search tool webinar frequently asked questions
This document answers questions from providers about the Provider Requirements Search tool and the new aged care regulatory model.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 7 November 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.
Residents' Experience Survey poster for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
This poster explains the steps that will take place on the day of the Residents' Experience Survey.
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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.
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.
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) A5 Flyer
This flyer outlines the role of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme in supporting volunteers and recipients.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Assistive Technology over $15,000
This form is for people applying to access assistive technology over $15 000.
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.
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.
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