First published: May 2025<\/p>\n
To become an approved<\/u><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0aged care provider<\/u><\/a>, which is an organisation that has been approved by the Department of Health and Aged Care<\/u><\/a> to provide aged care services to the elderly population, a successful application must be <\/span>submitted<\/span> to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.<\/span><\/p>\n Aged care services can be delivered in the form of:<\/p>\n You can become an aged care provider for multiple areas and submit this in the same application, but the application fees will differ.<\/p>\n Once decided on what type of care you would like to provide, the next step is to check your eligibility and apply. You cannot become an aged care provider if:<\/p>\n If you do not fall into these categories, you can proceed with your aged care<\/u><\/a> provider application.<\/p>\n To become an aged care provider, you must prove that you are capable of providing aged care services and understand the laws and regulations surrounding the aged care industry. In your application you must:<\/p>\n Once you are sure your organisation is fit to deliver aged care services and become an aged care provider, your next step is to gather documents for key personnel within your business.<\/p>\n For every relevant individual attached to the organisation, you will need to provide the following:<\/p>\n The definition of key personnel is any individuals who are employed, contracted or volunteers that provide nursing services and complete day to day operational tasks, and make executive decisions about the organisation and their activities. When providing details of your team, you must include someone who is responsible for the delivery of clinical care if you are applying for residential and\/or home care. This person must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n The aged care industry is partially reliant on government funding, with each aged care provider being able to apply for a subsidy when accredited. To become an aged care provider before you reach accreditation status, you need to display your ability to maintain a financial management system and that you have the necessary funds and investments.<\/p>\n Alongside funding, if you intend to use subcontractors then you are legally responsible for them and the services they provide. You must provide a copy of agreements with these organisations and how they will follow the Aged Care Quality Standards.<\/p>\n Applications can be submitted via the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission<\/u><\/a> website.<\/p>\n Unless you are intending to provide at least 85% of care and services in areas six and\/or seven of the Modified Monash Model<\/a>,<\/u> you will need to pay for your application. The fees as of April 2025 are:<\/p>\n\n
Approval process to become an aged care provider<\/h2>\n
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1. Prove your intent as an aged care provider<\/h3>\n
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2. Documentation for your aged care employees and stakeholders<\/h3>\n
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3. Show financial viability to be a successful aged care provider<\/h3>\n
Fees to become an approved aged care provider<\/h2>\n