The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Aged care resources

A list of resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – about aged care.

My Aged Care has resources that the aged care sector can order to share with their clients. This includes brochures, booklets and checklists. These resources are also available in up to 22 other languages.

Resources

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Dr Andrew Palfreman, a GP case study

Watch this video of general practitioner Dr Andrew Palfreman, as he describes his rewarding role looking after patients over their lifespan.

COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 14 March 2025

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.

COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 7 March 2025

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.

Support at Home program handbook

This document outlines the core components of the Support at Home program design and arrangements from 1 July 2025.

Home Care Package – Published pricing schedule – 31 December 2024

To further improve the transparency of Home Care Package pricing for senior Australians, their families and carers, the Department of Health publishes national median prices for common home care services, care management and package management. This data is updated quarterly.

National summary of Home Care Package prices – 31 December 2024

To further improve the transparency of Home Care Package pricing for senior Australians, their families and carers, the Department of Health publishes national median prices for common home care services, care management and package management. This data is updated quarterly.

Aged care wages attestation report FY2023-24 Q1 to FY2024-25 Q1

A summary of providers’ attestations that they have passed on additional Australian Government funding in support of the Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase minimum award wages for many aged care workers and associated on-costs.
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