Aged care resources

A list of resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – about aged care.

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 homes – 25 July 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.
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New Aged Care Act

This animation explains how the new Aged Care Act comes together. Key changes include enhanced rights and protections for older people, stronger rules and regulations for providers, higher quality care, easier access and entry to services, greater choice and transparency and a stronger workforce.
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New Aged Care Act (Auslan)

This animation explains how the new Aged Care Act comes together. Key changes include enhanced rights and protections for older people, stronger rules and regulations for providers , higher quality care, easier access and entry to services , greater choice and transparency  and a stronger workforce.

Aged Care Data and Reporting Review: Phase 1 Consultation Paper

A consultation paper to inform a round of public consultation forums, undertaken by the University of Queensland and the National Ageing Research Institute. These parties have been contracted by the Department to undertake an Aged Care Data & Reporting Review
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Improving food and nutrition in aged care: Heywood Rural Health

Meet Sharron, Brad and Leigh from Heywood Rural Health aged care home. Sharron, a resident, shares what good food means to her and the improvements she's seen. Chef Brad and manager Leigh explain what motivates them to improve food and dining for residents.
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Improving food and nutrition in aged care: Arcare Aged Care

Meet chef Lata and managers David and Wayne from Arcare Aged Care. National food and beverage manager Wayne is preparing for the new Aged Care Act’s food and nutrition requirements by supporting his whole team to complete the Maggie Beer Foundation’s training.

COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 18 July 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.

COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 11 July 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.

The new regulatory model – Guidance for CHSP providers

This document provides guidance for Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) providers about the new regulatory model. It includes updates that address the deferral of the new Aged Care Act to 1 November 2025.

Home Care Package – Published pricing schedule – 31 March 2025

To further improve the transparency of Home Care Package pricing for senior Australians, their families and carers, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing publishes national median prices for common home care services, care management and package management. This data is updated quarterly.

National summary of Home Care Package prices – 31 March 2025

To further improve the transparency of Home Care Package pricing for senior Australians, their families and carers, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing publishes national median prices for common home care services, care management and package management. This data is updated quarterly.
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