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
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 28 June 2024
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.
Disability Support for Older Australians Program and aged care services – For service providers
Information regarding the interface between the DSOA Program and aged care services.
Disability Support for Older Australians Program and aged care services – For clients
Information regarding the interface between the DSOA Program and aged care services.
Council of Elders communique – 26 June 2024
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 26 June 2024.
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Aged care vaccinations and preparing for outbreaks – Webinar recording
This video is the presentation recording from the aged care vaccinations and outbreak preparedness webinar held on Thursday 20 June 2024.
Aged care vaccinations and preparing for outbreaks webinar – Presentation slides
This is the presentation slides from the aged care vaccinations and outbreak preparedness webinar held on Thursday 20 June 2024.
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Delivering high quality person-centred palliative care in aged care – Webinar recording
This video is the presentation recording from the Delivering high quality person-centred palliative care in aged care held on 25 June 2024.
Delivering high quality, person-centred palliative care in aged care – Presentation slides
Webinar slides for the Delivering high quality, person-centred palliative care in aged care webinar on Tuesday, June 25 June 2024.
National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines – Fact sheet for residential aged care providers and staff
This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about the National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines for residential aged care providers and staff.
Council of Elders communique – 22 May and 23 May 2024
An update from the Council of Elders after their meetings on 22 May and 23 May 2024.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 21 June 2024
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.
Residential aged care residents influenza vaccination rates – 18 June 2024
This table provides influenza vaccination rates of aged care residents by facility across Australia from the start of the calendar year, using data from the Australian Immunisation Register.
Residential aged care residents COVID-19 vaccination rates
This table provides COVID-19 vaccination rates of aged care residents by facility across Australia over the past 12 month, using data from the Australian Immunisation Register.
Quarterly Financial Snapshot of the aged care sector – Quarter 2 2023–24 – October to December 2023
This snapshot provides information on the financial performance of the Australian aged care sector from 1 October to 31 December 2023. It includes analysis of residential care and home care.
National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines
The National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines help providers create aged care homes that support high quality, safe, and dignified care for older people.
National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines – For older people, their families and carers
This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about the National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines for older people, their families and carers.
National Aged Care Advisory Council communique – May 2024
The meeting of the National Aged Care Advisory Council was held on 16 May 2024.
Consent for COVID-19 vaccination for older people, including aged care residents, families and carers
Older age remains the strongest risk factor for severe COVID-19 disease. This document will support you and/or your family to make an informed decision about whether to have a COVID-19 vaccination. Consent may be written or verbal and must be recorded by the vaccination provider.
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medication chart maximum duration in residential aged care – fact sheet and frequently asked questions
This document outlines the prescribing requirements and the maximum legal duration for medication charts in residential aged care.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 14 June 2024
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 7 June 2024
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.
Australian Government response to the report on the Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
This document provides the Australian Government's response to the report on the Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC). The Government accepts all 32 recommendations.
Palliative care consumer flyer
This DL flyer is targeted at people with a life-limiting illness and encourages them to plan for their care by talking to their GP about palliative care options.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 31 May 2024
This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.
A new Aged Care Act: exposure draft – Consultation feedback report
This report summarises the feedback received from the new Aged Care Act exposure draft consultation.
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