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
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.
Fees and charges under the MPSP – Consumer fact sheet
If you are an older person accessing aged care services under the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP), you may be asked to contribute to the costs and pay some fees.
Assistive Technology over $15,000
This form is for people applying to access assistive technology over $15 000.
Frequently asked questions for potential volunteers in aged care
A fact sheet of frequently asked questions commonly asked by people interested in aged care volunteering.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Persons, including Stolen Generations – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Persons, including Stolen Generations. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
People who live in rural, remote or very remote areas – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for people who live in rural, remote or very remote areas. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
Parents and children who are separated by forced adoption or removal – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for parents and children who are separated by forced adoption or removal. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
Care Leavers, including Forgotten Australians and former child migrants placed in out of home care – Specialisation Verification Application Form
This application form is used to apply for Specialisation Verification status for Care Leavers, including Forgotten Australians and former child migrants placed in out of home care. It aligns with the updated Specialisation Verification Framework.
Government Provider Management System (GPMS) – User guide – 24/7 registered nurse reporting
This user guide explains how registered nurses can access, complete, and submit 24/7 registered nurse reports via GPMS from November 2025, including reporting requirements, eligibility for supplements, and support resources for residential aged care providers.
Specialisation Verification Framework
The final framework sets out the criteria for specialised care delivery. Aged care providers who deliver specific services that meet diverse needs may apply for specialisation verification.
Schedule of Subsidies and Supplements for Support at Home
The schedule lists the daily rates of subsidies and supplements for the Support at Home program from 1 November 2025.
Complaints form about registered supporters
If you have a complaint or concern about a registered supporter, you can raise this with the System Governor, responsible for supporters. This form is a template that you may wish to use when submitting a complaint about a registered supporter.
Information Sharing policy
This policy outlines information sharing requirements relating to registered supporters under the Aged Care Act 2024. Information sharing requirements apply to any person or body who, under the Act, provides information to an older person with registered supporter(s).
Training checklist – older people, their families and carers
Older people, their families and carers can download this checklist of training opportunities to keep track of their learning on the new Aged Care Act.
Quarterly Financial Snapshot of the aged care sector – Quarter 4 2024-25 –1 April-to-30 June-2025
This snapshot provides analysis of the financial performance of the Australian aged care sector for quarter 4 of 2024-25 (1 April to 30 June 2025).
My Aged Care – Application for Emergency Residential Care or Residential Respite Care Form
This form is for approved providers who want to apply for residential care or residential respite care.
QI Reporting via GPMS – Additional guidance
An FAQ style document that provides additional guidance to registered providers to assist with reporting QI Program data via the new GPMS – QI application.
Guidance material for older people, their families and communities – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care assessment organisations
Guidance for older people, their families and communities on the rollout of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander assessment organisations, covering culturally safe assessments, preference recording, referral, feedback, support, and FAQs.
Hardship assistance for aged care – Fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information about accessing assistance to pay for aged care fees.
Complaints and Reviews of Decisions policy
This policy explains how anyone can lodge a complaint about a registered supporter with the System Governor, outlines possible outcomes, and details how affected entities can request an internal review of decisions under the Aged Care Act 2024.
Star Ratings for residential aged care brochure
This brochure presents an overview of how Star Ratings for residential aged care works.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 31 October 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.
Support at Home program – participant contributions
This fact sheet provides an overview of participant contributions under Support at Home. This includes an explanation of contribution rates, the lifetime cap, the ‘no worse off principle’, and financial hardship support.
Fact sheet for older people and their families
This fact sheet is for Australian Government-funded residential aged care. It covers the definition for each quality indicator and describes how the QI Program is relevant to them.
Statement of Rights practice alignment tool for aged care workers
Aged care workers can use this tool to reflect on everyday practices and identify what may need to change or strengthen to align with the Statement of Rights.
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