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
2023–24 Report on the Operation of the Aged Care Act 1997
This report on the Operation of the Aged Care Act 1997 (the Act) meets the requirement of section 63–2 of the Act that the Minister present to Parliament a report on the operation of the Act for each financial year. This report shows the operation of the Act during 2023–24.
Support at Home program – Booklet for older people, families and carers
This booklet is aimed at older people and their families and carers. It contains information about the Support at Home program.
Support at Home program – Booklet for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and carers
This booklet is aimed at older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families and carers. It contains information about the Support at Home program.
Data recording template – 14 quality indicators – Not for use before 1 April 2025
Providers can use this draft template to discuss system updates with software vendors or to prepare their systems for the introduction of 3 staffing indicators. Do not use for data collection or reporting until 1 April 2025.
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 10 languages.
Home Care Packages – access to $2,500 for urgent goods, equipment, and assistive technology
Home Care Package care recipients who urgently need goods, equipment and assistive technology can now access up to $2,500 for equipment through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme.
Proposed changes to Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) service list from 1 July 2025 – Fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines what CHSP providers need to know about the proposed changes to the service list from 1 July 2025 to align with the Support at Home program.
Council of Elders communique – 23 and 24 October 2024
An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 23 and 24 October 2024.
Design changes for Star Ratings – Consultation paper
This consultation paper outlines proposed design changes to Star Ratings for residential aged care. The consultation is open from 18 November – 13 December 2024.
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Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program – Hunter Primary Care
A clinical facilitator for the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program talks about the rewards of working in aged care and the value of sharing her knowledge and experience with nursing students participating in the program.
Home Care Packages (HCP) Program Assurance Review on excluded items – Webinar slides
This presentation contains the slides presented at the Home Care Packages (HCP) Program Assurance Review on excluded items webinar.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 22 November 2024
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.
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Stage 3 Aged Care Wage Rise Implementation Considerations for Providers – Webinar recording
View the webinar recording from the Stage 3 Aged Care Wage Rise Implementation Considerations for Providers webinar held on 18 November 2024.
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New aged care regulatory model: how it will work – Video
This video is a recording of a webinar that gave providers and workers an overview of the new aged care regulatory model, the new registration process and categories.
Stage 3 Aged Care Wage Rise Implementation Considerations for Providers – Presentation slides
View the presentation slides from the Stage 3 Aged Care Wage Rise Implementation Considerations for Providers webinar held on 18 November 2024.
Regional, Rural and Remote Home Care Workforce Support – Program Manual 2024-2025
This document provides information on the Regional, Rural and Remote Home Care Workforce Support Program, and is designed for grant applicants and recipients.
Business to Government (B2G) portal – Terms of use
Information regarding the terms of use for Business to Government (B2G) portal.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 15 November 2024
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.
Quarterly financial snapshot of the aged care sector – Quarter 4 2023–24 – April to June 2024
This snapshot provides information on the financial performance of the Australian aged care sector from April to June 2024. It includes analysis of residential care and home care.
Aged Care Wage Rise (Stage 3) Home Care Packages Program care recipient fact sheet
This fact sheet is to assist care recipients prepare for the increase to their Home Care Package subsidy from 1 January 2025. This increase will support providers to pass on the aged care worker wage rise.
Letter to care recipients about Home Care Package subsidy increase
The department has sent a letter to Home Care Package recipients and their authorised representatives about the increase to the subsidy from 1 January 2025. This increase will support providers to pass on the aged care worker wage rise.
Aged Care Wage Rise (Stage 3) Home Care Packages Program provider fact sheet
This fact sheet is to assist Home Care Package providers to prepare for the Fair Work Commission Stage 3 award wages increase from 1 January 2025.
Star Ratings quarterly data extract – November 2024
Service level Star Ratings data as at November 2024.
Home Care Package – Published pricing schedule – 30 September 2024
To further improve the transparency of Home Care Package pricing for senior Australians, their families and carers, the Department of Health publishes national median prices for common home care services, care management and package management. This data is updated quarterly.
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Star Ratings case study – Bettina
Watch how Star Ratings can help older people and their support networks plan for residential aged care.
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