Learn about aged care
Find out about aged care services and what we are doing to improve them.
Delivering quality aged care services
Find out what this means for you as a service provider.
Read about Australia's aged care reforms
Learn about how our reform plan is restoring dignity to aged care.
Read about the Royal Commission into Aged Care
Learn about the 148 recommendations to improve aged care in Australia.
My Aged Care
If you need some help around the house or think it’s time to look into aged care homes, My Aged Care is here to help.
Visit the My Aged Care website to find information about how to access aged care services.
You can apply for an assessment online and search for local aged care providers that meet your needs.
You can also call 1800 200 422 Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm.
Information for aged care providers, workers and residents about COVID-19 vaccines
Learn about the COVID-19 vaccine program for aged care. Find resources for residential, in-home and community aged care.
Aged care programs for the health sector
Home Care Packages Program
We subsidise organisations to provide home care services for eligible older people. As an approved provider of Home Care Packages, make sure you understand how funding works, the fees you can charge, and what your responsibilities are.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
The CHSP provides entry-level support for older people who need some help to stay at home. Aged care service providers work with them to live independently in their homes and communities. As a service provider, find out what you need to know about this program.
Aged care assessment programs
We fund Regional Assessment Services (RAS) and Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACAT) to provide aged care assessment services. As an assessor, view our guides and resources to help you conduct and manage assessments in My Aged Care.
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Did you know?
$24.8 billion
was spent on aged care by the Australian Government in 2021-22
More than 1.5 million
people receive aged care services in Australia
2 out of 3
people receiving aged care services access basic support at home
Source: 2021-22 Report on the Operation of the Aged Care Act 1997
Health sector resources
Health sector resources
My Aged Care – Assessor Portal User Guide 2 – Registering support people and adding relationships – ACAT
My Aged Care – Assessor Portal User Guide 7 – Completing a support plan and support plan review – ACAT
Q&A – Webinar 3: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) program and providers – 29 July 2024
My Aged Care – Assessor Portal User Guide 2 – Registering support people and adding relationships – RAS
General public resources
General public resources
Summary of Aged Care Gateway changes – October 2024
Council of Elders communique – 18 September 2024
Council of Elders – Let's change aged care together
