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 – 15 August 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.
Influenza Vaccination Rates in Residential Aged Care – 15 August 2025
This table provides influenza vaccination rates of aged care residents by facility across Australia using data from the Australian Immunisation Register.
New Aged Care Act and Volunteering in Aged Care – What volunteers need to know
This booklet outlines the upcoming changes under the new Aged Care Act 2024, (the new Act) which commences on 1 November 2025.
Data extract from the Quarterly Financial Snapshot reports of the aged care sector – Inclusive of quarter 3 2024-25
This data extract provides all headline figures from all Quarterly Financial Snapshot (QFS) reports including quarter 3 2024-25. This extract will be updated quarterly in line with each new QFS publication.
New Aged Care Act and Volunteering in Aged Care – What providers, volunteer managers, and volunteers need to know
This booklet outlines the upcoming changes under the new Aged Care Act 2024, (the new Act) which commences on 1 November 2025.
Quarterly Financial Snapshot of the aged care sector – Quarter 3 2024-25 – January to March 2025
This snapshot provides information on the financial performance of the Australian aged care sector from 1 January to 31 March 2025. It includes analysis of residential care and home care.
Stakeholder toolkit to support communications with older people
This toolkit provides information and materials to help peak bodies, advocacy organisations and community groups inform older people, their families and carers about the new Aged Care Act (the new Act).
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.
Provider toolkit to support communications with workers and older people
This toolkit provides information and materials to help providers communicate with workers, older people, their families and carers about the new Aged Care Act (the new Act). It includes a supporting infographic and animation that illustrates how the different parts of the new Act fit together.
Support at Home program update for older people, families and carers – August webinar slides
Slides from the webinar: Support at Home program update for older people, families and carers
Focus on Dementia June 2025 – booklet
This booklet provides an overview of the Department of Health and Aged Care’s initiatives and programs to support people living with dementia, their carers and families.
What is palliative care brochure
This brochure explains palliative care for older Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It covers culturally safe care, available services, and how to access support at home, in hospital or in aged care.
Your rights and aged care fact sheet
From 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act includes a Statement of Rights to ensure older people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, receive respectful, culturally safe care. It supports independence, choice, and connection to community and Country.
What is aged care fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines aged care options for older Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It covers help at home, respite, restorative and end-of-life care, and how to access culturally safe services.
Aged care assessments and kinship care fact sheet
This fact sheet explains how older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kinship carers can access aged care services without affecting their caring roles. It includes legal, advocacy and support contacts to help carers make informed decisions while continuing to care for family.
Aged care assessments and kinship care brochure
This brochure explains how older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kinship carers can access aged care services without affecting their caring roles. It includes legal, advocacy and support contacts to help carers make informed decisions.
Getting ready for aged care fact sheet
This fact sheet helps older Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, plan ahead for aged care. It covers how to explore services, talk with family, book assessments, make legal arrangements, and get financial advice, before care is urgently needed.
Getting ready for aged care brochure
This brochure helps older Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, prepare for aged care. It covers when to start planning, how to access services, talk with family, and make legal and financial arrangements.
What is aged care brochure
This brochure outlines aged care options for older Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It covers help at home, respite, restorative and end-of-life care, and how to access culturally safe services.
What is palliative care? fact sheet
This fact sheet explains palliative care for people with life-limiting illness, including culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It outlines available services and how to access support through My Aged Care and Aboriginal Medical Services.
Accessing the Multi-Purpose Service Program (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.
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.
National summary of Home Care Package prices – 30 June 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.
Home Care Package – Published pricing schedule – 30 June 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.
Leaving the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP) – Consumer fact sheet
If you decide to leave the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP) and access other aged care services, you might need to wait for services to become available and could pay higher fees.
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