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Complete this form to notify the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (Commission) of significant new information relating to a Priority 1 reportable incident under section 15NH(1) of the Quality of Care Principles 2014.

Complete this form if the Commission requires you to give a final report that includes specified further information about a Priority 1 reportable incident under subsection 95E(1) of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Rules 2018.

This resource for home services providers is a guide to the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) in home services.

For more information, go to the National aged care reforms page.

This checklist details incident management systems requirements. 

This resource for aged care workers and governing persons is a guide to the Code of Conduct for Aged Care.

On Monday 24 October 2022, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Ms Janet Anderson, PSM, sent a letter to providers regarding adverse weather events. 

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s job is to protect the rights and interests of people who use Commonwealth-funded aged care services.

On Tuesday 20 September, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Ms Janet Anderson, PSM, sent a letter to CEOs and Chairs of approved providers regarding the Governing for Reform in Aged Care Program. 

On 27 July 2022, the Minister for Aged Care, the Hon Anika Wells MP announced that the Federal Government would expedite a capability review of the Commission, as recommended by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.

This resource for aged care providers is a guide to the Code of Conduct for Aged Care.

This publication is designed to assist providers of aged care services to conduct investigations into serious incidents.

The guidance promotes best practice approaches associated with conducting an investigation and outlines steps to take when responding to actual, alleged and suspected incidents.

The Commission's goal planning document is a support tool for providers to plan to improve food, dining, nutrition and consumer choice.

This fact sheet provides an overview of key aged care reforms from a regulatory perspective to assist you in preparing your service to meet new obligations.

This fact sheet provides an overview of the aged care reforms.

Please go to our National aged care reforms page for the latest information on sector reforms.

On Wednesday 31 August, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Ms Janet Anderson, PSM, sent a letter to approved providers regarding the national aged care reforms. 

On Wednesday 31 August, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Ms Janet Anderson, PSM, sent a letter to consumers regarding the national aged care reforms. 

On Friday 26 August, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Ms Janet Anderson, PSM, sent a letter to approved providers regarding the SCHADS Award.

This fact sheet outlines what you and your care team can do to make your dining experience enjoyable.

The dining experience includes the food and drinks provided, the service you receive and the atmosphere. A good dining experience improves your wellbeing and increases your quality of life.

The My food and dining preference form is to be completed by aged care residents, with assistance from staff, family, carer, or allied health, where required or requested.

This poster is a guide for aged care residents about what you should expect from your provider and dining team for an enjoyable meal and dining experience.