Publications

This roadmap outlines key dates and milestones that aged care providers should be aware of in the lead up to the start of the new Aged Care Act from 1 November 2025.

The schedule lists the daily rates of subsidies and supplements for government-subsidised aged care. It includes rates for home care, residential aged care, transition care and short-term restorative care (STRC).

This guidance document is for aged care providers on the provision of funding related to the Fair Work Commission Aged Care Work Value Case award wage increases from 1 October 2025.

This document contains the Terms of Reference for the Thriving Kids Advisory Group.

This toolkit provides information and materials to help aged care providers, peak bodies, advocacy organisations and community groups inform older people, their families and carers about how the aged care workforce should operate under the new Aged Care Act.

This toolkit provides information and materials to help providers, professional associations and unions inform aged care workers about the new ways of working under the new Aged Care Act.

This infographic gives a visual overview of the theory of change that underpins the framework's approach.

The theory of change model explains that by using the framework’s principles and practices, early childhood intervention and other services can help children with developmental concerns, delays, or disabilities – and their families – do well in their early years.

Health Ministers met in Perth today to discuss several health system reform priorities

This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally in 2025. It includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, vaccine rollout, testing and PPE provided to services.

This report on awarded MRFF grants, that are not under media embargo, is correct as at 11 September 2025. It includes information on grant recipients (including Grant ID), funded projects, timeframes, grant values and MRFF grant opportunity funding rates.

National Vaccine Storage Guidelines 'Strive for 5' chart for keeping track of vaccine fridge temperatures.

This document outlines the terms of reference for the Strengthening Medicare Implementation Oversight Committee (IOC). It includes the committee's purpose, context, role and function, composition and more.

The Strengthening Medicare Implementation Oversight Committee (IOC) met on 7 August 2025 for its fourth formal meeting. This document provides a record of the meeting.

The National Vaccine Storage Guidelines ‘Strive for 5’, provides information and advice for vaccine storage management for Australian immunisation service providers.

National Vaccine Storage Guidelines 'Strive for 5' poster that outlines the cold chain breach protocol and how to report a breach.

National Vaccine Storage Guidelines 'Strive for 5' poster with tips on vaccine management and space to write in useful contact details.

National Vaccine Storage Guidelines ‘Strive for 5’, Appendix 6 includes a checklist and temperature chart for mobile or outreach immunisation clinics, or emergency storage of vaccines.

Use this checklist for emergency storage of vaccines including power or refrigerator failure.

‘Strive for 5’ National Vaccine Storage Guidelines vaccine storage self-audit checklist.

This evaluation report presents the findings into the service model and staffing skills mix of specialised homeless aged care homes. The report gives recommendations about models of care, skills mix and care minutes, monitoring and reporting.

This guide is designed to assist Registered Providers of aged care services complete their Quarterly Financial Report (QFR) from Quarter 2, 2025-26.

This factsheet outlines key information regarding changes to notification requirements for Queensland physicians following the amendment of the Health Legislation Act (No. 2) 2025 (Queensland) on 23 September 2025.

This guide is designed to assist Registered Providers of aged care services complete their Aged Care Financial Report (ACFR) for 2025-26.

These terms of reference set out the roles and responsibilities of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) for the period 2021–2026. It also includes details on the MRFF Act 2015, logistical arrangements and membership.