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Aged care

Aged care provides support for older people to help with everyday living and other needs. We fund aged care services, help people to access them, and work with providers to deliver aged care programs.

Learn about aged care

Find out what aged care services are available in Australia and how to access services.

Delivering quality aged care services

Understand the requirements providers must meet to deliver quality aged care services.

Read about aged care laws

Understand the Aged Care Act 2024 and how the aged care system operates.

Reforming Australia’s aged care

Read about the changes we are delivering to improve aged care.

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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.

My Aged Care

New Aged Care Act

Learn about how the new Act will ensure people who access aged care services are treated with respect and have the quality of life they deserve.

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Aged care programs for the health sector

Support at Home

In-home aged care has changed to better help older people live independently at home for longer. The new program replaces the Home Care Packages Program and Short-Term Restorative Care Programme.

Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)

Support for older people who need some help to stay at home and maintain independence. Support can include help with daily tasks, home modifications, transport, social support and nursing care.

Residential aged care

If an older person is no longer able to live independently at home, we fund residential aged care to make it more affordable and accessible. This includes accommodation and personal care 24 hours a day. 

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Sign up to receive regular updates on aged care programs and initiatives including open consultations, resources, training, webinars and more.

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General public news

Have your say: aged care providers and workers delivering Support at Home

Electronic National Residential Medication Charts (eNRMC) – Implementation timeframes extended to 31 March 2027

Changes to aged care higher everyday living fee

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Health sector news

Participate in a menu and mealtime review

Paying residential aged care providers on services delivered

New Care Minutes Performance Statement reporting requirements

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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

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Health sector resources

Health sector resources

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General public resources

General public resources

IAT classification algorithm decision tree

Infographic
The detailed Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) classification algorithm decision tree shows how a combination of functional ability score, needs met score and compounding factors provides Commonwealth Support at Home Program (CHSP) and Support at Home program classification categories.

Aged care demographics report

Report
The report provides an overview of demographic data including demand, supply, entry and departures from the system.

Support at Home classification system

Guideline
A standardised set of information is entered into the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) by an assessor is used to evaluate an older person's functional ability, needs met and other relevant factors. This guideline provides information on how the algorithm is guided to generate a classification level.

IAT high level classification algorithm decision tree

Infographic
The high-level Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) classification algorithm decision tree shows how the functional ability score, needs met score and compounding factors are combined to provide a Commonwealth Support at Home Program (CHSP) and Support at Home program classification category outcome.
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