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
Care finder policy guidance for PHNs
The care finder policy guidance provides advice to Primary Health Networks (PHNs) on expectations regarding implementation and delivery of the care finder program.
ISCOA Project Pilot Evaluation Informing Future Policy
This report draws on findings and lessons learned through the Australian Government funded evaluation of the Improving Social Connectedness of Older Australians This report will help future models of care and interventions for lonely and socially isolated older Australians.
RACF volunteer fact sheet and statement of agreement
Residential Aged Care Facilities Program fact sheet and volunteer statement of agreement.
Budget 2022–23: Workforce – growing and upskilling the workforce to improve care for senior Australians
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Budget 2022–23: Governance – Delivering a strong regulatory framework and growing community engagement
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Budget 2022–23: Protecting Senior Australians in Aged Care
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Budget 2022–23: Home care – supporting senior Australians to remain independent for longer
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Budget 2022–23: Residential aged care services and sustainability – improved funding for residential aged care
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Food and Nutrition Report
This report provides an analysis of the data collected by the department from residential services through the Food and Nutrition report. It details key next steps on how the data will be utilised to help inform policy options to further improve food and nutrition outcomes for older Australians.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 25 March 2022
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 – 18 March 2022
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.
Evaluation of the PHNs’ Improved Access to Psychological Services in Aged Care Facilities initiative – Technical supplement to the final report
This is the technical supplement to the final report of an independent evaluation of the Primary Health Network Improved Access to Psychological Services in Aged Care Facilities initiative undertaken by the Australian Healthcare Associates.
The 2022 Demand study of the National Aged Care Advocacy Program (NACAP)
A report on the demand for NACAP services, and the provision of these services.
National Aged Care Advisory Council communique – February 2022
An update from the National Aged Care Advisory Council after their meeting on 24 February 2022.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 11 March 2022
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.
National Obesity Strategy 2022–2032
The National Obesity Strategy is a 10-year framework for action to prevent, reduce, and treat, overweight and obesity in Australia. It focuses on prevention, but also includes actions to better support Australians who are living with overweight or obesity, to live their healthiest lives.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 4 March 2022
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.
Considerations when completing your DSOA change of needs application
This fact sheet provides information for service coordinators when completing a change of needs application.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – November 2021
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for November 2021.
Council of Elders communique – 18 February 2022
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 18 February 2022.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 18 February 2022
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.
Care Recipient Guidance – Understanding your Home Care Package statement
Home Care Packages have been designed to support a care recipient (you) to make informed choices on how to best use your Home Care Package funds to receive the services and items needed to remain independent and live well at home.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – October 2021
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for October 2021.
Application for bed-ready residential care places form
This application form should be used by approved provider organisations, approved to provide residential aged care, who are seeking an allocation of new residential care places in respect of a service that is in a position to provide care (‘bed-ready’).
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