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Instrument to determine the number of places available for allocation in 2023–24 and 2024–25
Signed by the Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler MP, this instrument details the number of flexible and residential aged care places available in 2023–24 and 2024–25. There were no MPS allocations rounds in 2023–24. We finalised the allocations round for 2024–25 in January 2025.
Q&A – Webinar 2: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) program and providers – 19 June 2024
Questions and answers from Webinar 2: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) program and providers held on 19 June 2024
Multi-Purpose Services locations
Find a Multi-Purpose Service that can deliver aged care services in rural and remote locations. Locations are marked on a map and also available as a list of street addresses within each state and territory.
2022–23 Flexible aged care places (Multi-Purpose Services) allocations round – Application guide
This document provides information about the Flexible aged care places (Multi-Purpose Services) allocations round process.
2022–23 Flexible aged care places (Multi-Purpose Services) allocations round – Application – Part C: Existing service
Part C of the application for the 2022–23 Flexible aged care places (Multi-Purpose Services) allocations round – Existing service.
2022–23 Flexible aged care places (Multi-Purpose Services) allocations round – Application – Part B: New service – residential
Part B of the application for the 2022–23 Flexible aged care places (Multi-Purpose Services) allocations round – New service – residential
2022–23 Flexible aged care places (Multi-Purpose Services) allocations round – Application – Part A: Applicant details
Part A of the application for the 2022–23 Flexible aged care places (Multi-Purpose Services) allocations round – Applicant details.
Application to Combine Residential Care Services Form
Approved aged care providers use this form to apply to combine 2 or more residential aged care services into 1 Residential Aged Care Service (RACS) ID.
MPS Program Minor Capital Grant Opportunity – Results
In 2021, MPS providers had the opportunity apply for a grant to undertake minor capital projects that directly related to the provision of residential aged care.
New basic daily fee supplement
Complete this form to apply for the new basic daily fee supplement for eligible residential aged care services and multi-purpose services.
Application for a Variation of a Provisional Allocation of Places Form
Approved aged care providers use this form to apply for a variation of a provisional allocation of places.
Australian Government Response – MPS Review recommendations
The Australian Government response to the Multi-Purpose Services Program review recommendations.
Aged care in MPS: Response to the Australian Government Terms of Reference
This review examines whether delivering aged care services in regional and remote areas through Multi-Purpose Services (MPS) is an effective model. It contains a number of recommendations for the program.
My Aged Care – Service and support portal user guide – Updating multipurpose services
Approved Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) providers must keep their information in the My Aged Care Service and Support portal up to date. This quick reference guide for administrator users of the portal covers how to add and update information in the portal.
Application to Provide Care in Respect of Provisionally Allocated Places Form
Approved aged care providers use this form to apply for a determination that you are in a position to provide residential or flexible care in respect of provisionally allocated places.
Application for and Extension of the Provisional Allocation Period Form
Approved aged care providers use this form to apply for the first 2 extensions of the provisional allocation period for residential or flexible care places.
Application to Extend a Provisional Allocation Period – Exceptional Circumstances
Approved aged care providers use this form to apply to extend the provisional allocation period beyond 6 years from the date of allocation for residential or flexible care places.
Webinar 7: Multi-Purpose Service – Aged Care Reforms: Impacts on the MPSP & providers
This webinar was held on 26 March 2025 and provides information on the MPSP rules and reforms, Release 4a rules, updates to transitional, and questions and answers.
Webinar 6: Multi-Purpose Services Program Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the MPSP and providers – 28 February 2025
This webinar was held on 28 February 2025 and provides instructions on MPSP reforms and updates, MPSP subsidies and client fees, transitional arrangements (preparing for client data collection) and questions and answers.
Webinar 4: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the MPS Program and Providers
The fourth webinar in the series provides updates on the Assessment Experience project, eligibility and assessment arrangements under the New Aged Care Act, transitional arrangements for people accessing the Multi-Purpose Services Program (MPS) program and preparing for transition.
Multi-Purpose Service Webinar – 24/7 RN Trial Reporting – 19 February 2025
This webinar was held on 19 February 2025 and provides instructions on the 24/7 RN responsibility, phase 1 of the MPS 24/7 RN trial and phase 2 of the 24/7 MPS trials.
Webinar 5: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the MPS Program and Providers – 28 November 2024
The fifth webinar in the series provides updates on the Assessment Experience project, eligibility and assessment arrangements under the New Aged Care Act, transitional arrangements for people accessing the Multi-Purpose Services Program (MPS) program and preparing for transition.
Webinar 3: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) program and providers
The third webinar in the series provides updates on the New Aged Care Act, changes in the draft reform schedule and 24/7 registered nurse trial for MPS, provider obligations under the new Aged Care Act and registration of providers.
Webinar 1: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) program and providers
This webinar provides updates on the aged care context and the MPS, upcoming changes, MPS and the new Aged Care Act, registration as a provider under the new Act.
Webinar 2: Aged Care Reforms – Impacts on the Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) program and providers
The second webinar in the series provides updates on the New Aged Care Act, changes in the draft reform schedule and 24/7 registered nurse trial for MPS, provider obligations under the new Aged Care Act and registration of providers.
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