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
2018 ACT Aged Care Planning Region
The current Australian Capital Territory Aged Care Planning Region became effective in April 2018. Aged Care Planning Regions are based on Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries.
Resource Utilisation and Classification Study (RUCS) Reports
RUCS was a national study that looked into the needs, costs and classification of residential aged care. The RUCS reports describe the key parts of the study including a proposed new assessment and funding model called Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC).
Specialist Dementia Care Program Framework
This framework provides an overview of the Specialist Dementia Care Program’s model of care, service delivery principles, administration, roles and responsibilities. This framework may change as the program progresses.
ROACA Key Facts 2017–18
These infographics highlight the key facts of the 2017–18 report on the operation of the Aged Care Act 1997 (ROACA). They include statistics on aged care providers, expenditure and types of aged care services.
ROACA Summary 2017–18
This document provides key statistics from the 2017–18 report on the operation of the Aged Care Act 1997 (ROACA). It includes statistics for different types of care, the aged care workforce and quality and regulation.
2017–18 Report on the Operation of the Aged Care Act 1997 (ROACA)
This report describes the operation of the Aged Care Act 1997 in 2017–18. It also includes information about aged care programs and policies.
ACFA Report on How Consumers Plan and Finance Aged Care
This 2018 report by the Aged Care Financing Authority (ACFA) looks at how people finance and pay for their aged care costs. It provides advice on how we can better support these important decisions.
ACFA Report on Respite for Aged Care Recipients
This 2018 report by the Aged Care Financing Authority (ACFA) found that more people are using residential respite care. It outlines concerns about how respite care places are allocated and recommends actions.
ACFA Update on Funding and Financing Issues in the Residential Aged Care Industry
An Aged Care Financing Authority (ACFA) update following the release of their 2018 annual report on aged care funding and financing.
Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) Program Evaluation Report
The evaluation considered the successes and challenges of PICAC from 2011 to 2018. It looked at what’s working, what’s not working and why.
Effectiveness of the Aged Care Quality Assessment and Accreditation Framework
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee interim report: Effectiveness of the aged care quality assessment and accreditation framework
Wellness and Reablement – Summary of Consultations across the Home Care Sector
This report summarises the result of consultations about wellness and reablement approaches in the aged home care sector, which Nous Group held in 2017.
Home Care Packages Program Research Report
This report shows the results of market research into the My Aged Care initiative and the Increasing Choice in Home Care reforms. The research looked at how satisfied home care providers and people receiving home care packages were with My Aged Care and the reforms.
Aged Care Diversity Framework
This framework was launched in December 2017. It sets out the actions we can take to make sure aged care services meet the needs of people from diverse backgrounds. It sees a role for the Australian Government, peak organisations, representative groups, service providers, consumers and carers.
Care and Management of Australians Living with Dementia
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report: Care and management of younger and older Australians living with dementia and behavioural and psychiatric symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
Thinking Ahead – Report on the Inquiry into Dementia: Early Diagnosis and Intervention
Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing report Thinking Ahead – Report on the Inquiry into Dementia: early diagnosis and intervention
Review of National Aged Care Quality Regulatory Processes Report
This report presents the findings of the 2017 independent review of aged care regulatory processes. It includes 10 recommended actions to improve the regulation of quality in aged care.
Younger People in Residential Aged Care: NDIS
This fact sheet is for people under the age of 65 who are currently in residential care and may be eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Younger People in Residential Aged Care: NDIS Eligibility Meetings
This fact sheet is for people under the age of 65 who are currently in residential care and may be eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It explains how you can prepare for your NDIS eligibility meeting.
Younger People Receiving a Home Care Package: NDIS
This fact sheet is for people under the age of 65 who are currently receiving a Home Care Package and may be eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Aged Care Sector Committee Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference sets out the purpose, functions, membership, timeframe, meetings, deliverables and performance of the Aged Care Sector Committee.
My Aged Care Stage Two Wave 2 Research – Summary of Findings
This report details the outcomes of the independent review of the My Aged Care brand by AMR done in 2016–17.
Rural, Remote and First Nations Aged Care SDAP Panel Member Booklet
This booklet is for panel members of the Rural, Remote and First Nations Aged Care Service Development Assistance Panel (SDAP). It provides information about your responsibilities and SDAP processes. The booklet is designed to be read with your Deed of Standing Offer.
Review of Legislation for Refundable Accommodation Payments in Residential Aged Care
The review looked at how the Australian Government can improve legislative and prudential standards for refundable accommodation payments. The review report recommends actions and suggests a timetable for recommended changes.
Legislated Review of Aged Care 2017 Report
This report presents the findings of the 2017 independent review of the Living Longer Living Better reforms. It includes 38 recommended actions to further improve the aged care system.
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