Published 20th April 2021
Improvements to the Make a Referral tool It is now easier for health and aged care professionals to refer people for an aged care assessment. We have updated the Make a Referral tool on My Aged Care to:
Submitting referrals into My Aged Care is quicker, easier and more secure through online channels. They include:
Some new features on My Aged Care will make it easier for senior Australians to find the information they need. We encourage you to invite your patients and clients to try them:
A new webpage about the My Aged Care GP e-Referral solution is now live on the HealthLink website.
The webpage makes it easier for GPs and practice staff to find information about e-Referrals and understand the process, including:
The department will continue to update the webpage in collaboration with HealthLink in response to feedback and ongoing enhancements.
For more information, support and feedback:
You can now register to receive information from the Department of Health about the 2021‑22 Federal Budget via our subscription link. We encourage you to share this link with colleagues within your organisation who may find this information useful. Details of the department’s information webinar and ePack will be shared through the mailing list in coming weeks.
Grant opportunities for the Business Improvement Fund for residential aged care close on 30 April 2021.
Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) hosted a webinar demonstrating how to access the Business Improvement Fund. You can watch the webinar, or view the presentation slides.
Providers can apply for one of the following streams of funding:
For more information and to submit your application form:
Applications must be submitted via GrantConnect by 2:00pm AEST on 30 April 2021.
The My Aged Care provider portal for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) providers to submit grandfathered client information has now closed. The department would like to thank providers who submitted data for this project.
It is expected that client records will become available in the coming months, following the next My Aged Care system enhancements.
Source:Unknown Author, 2021, Department of Health (https://www.health.gov.au/)
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