Australia’s aged care system provides care and support to people in a variety of settings. This topic outlines the care types, locations, providers, and size of aged care services in Australia.

Admissions into aged care

Using aged care services is an important step for many older Australians. In this section, learn about how people begin using aged care services.

People using aged care

Australia’s aged care system offers a variety of services which cater to the needs of diverse populations. This topic explores the age, sex, location, and backgrounds of people using aged care.

People's care needs in aged care

Older people, particularly those in residential care, have many different care needs. In this section, learn about the different levels of care people need.

People leaving aged care

Just as people enter aged care services, they also leave. In this section, learn about how, why and when people leave aged care services.

Spending on aged care

Australian aged care services operate through a combination of financial contributions. This topic explores the financial contributions by both government and consumers.

Pathways in aged care

People move through aged care services in different ways. In this section, learn about their pathways in aged care.

Interfaces between the aged care and health systems

People in aged care use a range of health services. In this section, learn about how people using aged care interact with the health system.

Quality in aged care

The quality of aged care services is important to measure. In this section, learn about aspects of the quality of care, services given by providers, and the experiences of people receiving care.

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Download data on aged care from various sources.

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Key points on each topic presented in a factsheet or infographic.

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Reports and publications

A consolidated list of reports and publications on aged care from various sources.

FAQs

General website frequently asked questions.

External resources

A list of external links for further information on aged care.

Glossary

A list of key terms and words in aged care with a description and explanation provided.

Younger people in residential aged care

An interactive dashboard on younger people in residential aged care

My aged care region

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Providers, services and places in aged care

Australia’s aged care system provides care and support to people in a variety of settings. This topic outlines the care types, locations, providers, and size of aged care services in Australia.

Admissions into aged care

Using aged care services is an important step for many older Australians. In this section, learn about how people begin using aged care services.

People using aged care

Australia’s aged care system offers a variety of services which cater to the needs of diverse populations. This topic explores the age, sex, location, and backgrounds of people using aged care.

People's care needs in aged care

Older people, particularly those in residential care, have many different care needs. In this section, learn about the different levels of care people need.

People leaving aged care

Just as people enter aged care services, they also leave. In this section, learn about how, why and when people leave aged care services.

Spending on aged care

Australian aged care services operate through a combination of financial contributions. This topic explores the financial contributions by both government and consumers.

Pathways in aged care

People move through aged care services in different ways. In this section, learn about their pathways in aged care.

Interfaces between the aged care and health systems

People in aged care use a range of health services. In this section, learn about how people using aged care interact with the health system.

Quality in aged care

The quality of aged care services is important to measure. In this section, learn about aspects of the quality of care, services given by providers, and the experiences of people receiving care.

Resources

Access data

Download data on aged care from various sources.

Factsheets and infographics

Key points on each topic presented in a factsheet or infographic.

Dashboards

Interactive graphical displays.

Reports and publications

A consolidated list of reports and publications on aged care from various sources.

FAQs

General website frequently asked questions.

External resources

A list of external links for further information on aged care.

Glossary

A list of key terms and words in aged care with a description and explanation provided.

Younger people in residential aged care

An interactive dashboard on younger people in residential aged care

My aged care region

Data improvements

Request customised data

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