Resources
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – January 2021
Report
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for January 2021.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Independent review of COVID-19 outbreaks at St Basil’s and Epping Gardens aged care facilities
Report
An independent review undertaken by Professor Lyn Gilbert and Adjunct Professor Alan Lilly into COVID-19 outbreaks at St Basil’s Home for the Aged and Heritage Care Epping Gardens in Victoria.
Letter for residential aged care and multi-purpose service providers from the Secretary of the Department of Health
Letter
A letter from the Secretary of the Department of Health to residential aged care and multi-purpose service providers about new regulatory arrangements.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – December 2020
Report
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for December 2020.
Understanding fees for residential respite care
Fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines the fees you may be asked to pay for residential respite care.
Understanding fees for aged care homes
Fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines the fees you may be asked to pay for aged care homes.
Secretary letter to NATSIFAC providers about infection prevention and control leads
Letter
A letter from the Secretary of the Department of Health to National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care (NATSIFAC) providers about a new requirement to appoint an infection prevention and control lead.
Minister Colbeck's letter to aged care service providers about infection prevention and control leads
Letter
A letter from Minister Colbeck to aged care service providers about a new requirement to appoint an infection prevention and control lead.
Letter for approved providers from the Secretary of the Department of Health
Letter
A letter from the Secretary of the Department of Health to aged care service providers about a new requirement to appoint an infection prevention and control lead.
RAC communique – 5 November 2020
Meeting minutes
This communique summarises the meeting of the Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Reform Working Group held on 5 November 2020.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – November 2020
Report
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for November 2020.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – October 2020
Report
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for October 2020.
Report on the trial of the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC)
Report
This report outlines the results of the trial of the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) model.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – September 2020
Report
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for September 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for permanent aged care residents – emergency leave
Fact sheet
Residents in aged care facilities can now take temporary leave from an aged care home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This fact sheet explains the changes for aged care residents and their families.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for residential aged care providers – emergency leave
Fact sheet
Residents in aged care facilities can now take temporary leave from an aged care home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This fact sheet explains the changes for aged care providers.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – August 2020
Report
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for August 2020.
Base interest rate (BIR) and maximum permissible interest rate (MPIR) for residential aged care
Guideline
View the current and previous BIR and MPIR for residential aged care. Find out which rate to use to calculate accommodation payments and contributions and interest amounts.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – July 2020
Report
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for July 2020.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – June 2020
Report
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for June 2020.
Service Compliance Ratings: Information for residential aged care service providers
Fact sheet
This fact sheet has information for residential aged care service providers about the service compliance rating.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – May 2020
Report
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for May 2020.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – April 2020
Report
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for April 2020.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for families and residents on restricted visits to residential aged care facilities
Fact sheet
An information sheet for families and residents on restricted visits to residential aged care facilities to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – March 2020
Report
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for March 2020.
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