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

Single Assessment System – Fact sheet

This fact sheet explains how we are reforming aged care assessments to make it easier for you to enter aged care and access different services as your needs change. This fact sheet has been translated into 22 languages.

New Aged Care Act – Sector Change Plan

This Sector Change Plan outlines the communication, engagement, guidance and training activities that our department, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, and Services Australia will deliver to support older people and the sector to transition to the new Act.

Conflicts of interest fact sheet

Frequently asked questions about conflicts of interest for older people and people supporting them in the registered supporter context.

New Aged Care Act and ACVVS

This fact sheet outlines the benefits, roles and responsibilities of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) and the New Aged Care Act.

New Aged Care Act for aged care residents

This toolkit provides information and materials to help residential aged care providers communicate with their residents about the new Aged Care Act (the new Act), including Statement of Rights, complaints, Aged Care Quality Standards and contributions.

Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme National Guidelines

This document outlines the aims of the program and the roles and responsibilities of all parties to support program implementation. The Aged Care Volunteers Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) commences 1 July 2023.

Multi-Purpose Service Program Manual

This manual provides general information and guidance about the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP). It explains the Government’s policy context and operational requirements for funded aged care services provided through the MPSP.

Registered supporters in aged care 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.

Multi-purpose service locations

Find a Multi-purpose service that can deliver aged care services in rural and remote locations. Locations are marked on a map and also available as a list of street addresses within each state and territory.

Engaging volunteers in aged care – Guidance handbook for aged care providers

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.
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