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) – User guide – 24/7 registered nurse reporting
Guideline
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.
People who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness – Specialisation Verification Application Form
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.
Parents and children who are separated by forced adoption or removal – Specialisation Verification Application Form
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
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.
Registered supporters in aged care brochure
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.
Engaging volunteers in aged care – Guidance handbook for aged care providers
Guideline
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
Policy, strategy or 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.
Fees and charges under the MPSP – Consumer fact sheet
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 who are financially or socially disadvantaged – Specialisation Verification Application Form
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.
Managing volunteers in aged care – Guidance handbook for volunteer managers
Guideline
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.
Assistive Technology over $15,000
Form
This form is for people applying to access assistive technology over $15 000.
Care Leavers, including Forgotten Australians and former child migrants placed in out of home care – Specialisation Verification Application Form
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.
Guidance material for older people, their families and communities – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care assessment organisations
Guideline
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.
Star Ratings for residential aged care brochure
Brochure
This brochure presents an overview of how Star Ratings for residential aged care works.
Data extract from the Quarterly Financial Snapshot reports of the aged care sector – inclusive of quarter 4 2024-25
Report
The data extract provides access to all headline data published in all Quarterly Financial Snapshot reports to date, inclusive of quarter 4 2024-25.
Changes to Star Ratings – Compliance rating fact sheet
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.
Aged care wages attestation report
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.
Complaints and Reviews of Decisions policy
Policy, strategy or framework
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.
Information Sharing policy
Policy, strategy or framework
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).
Hardship assistance for aged care – Fact sheet
Fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information about accessing assistance to pay for aged care fees.
Fact sheet for older people and their families
Guideline
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.
My Aged Care – Application for Emergency Residential Care or Residential Respite Care Form
Form
This form is for approved providers who want to apply for residential care or residential respite care.
Schedule of Subsidies and Supplements for Support at Home
Guideline
The schedule lists the daily rates of subsidies and supplements for the Support at Home program from 1 November 2025.
Training checklist – older people, their families and carers
Procedure
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.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 31 October 2025
Report
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.
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