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The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) is responsible for granting approval for providers to deliver aged care services, administering the Serious Incidents Response Scheme, reducing the use of restrictive practices and resolve complaints about services. ACQSC’s purpose is to protect and improve the safety, health, wellbeing and quality of life of people receiving Australian funded aged care.

This page will help you understand the fees, government contributions, and how the home care budget works.

My Aged Care provides the information and support you need to understand, access and navigate the aged care system. These includes information on the different types of aged care services available, an assessment of needs to identify eligibility and the right type of care, referrals and support to find service providers that can meet your needs and information on what you might need to pay towards the cost of your care.

Advocacy support for government-subsidised aged care.

End of Life Directions for Aged Care (ELDAC) is a national specialist palliative care and advance care planning advisory service. This service comprises a comprehensive website with resources to equip care providers with skills and information to help older Australians receive high-quality end of life care.