MyMedicare patient registration – Frequently asked questions

Publication date: 15 September 2023 Published by: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

MyMedicare practice registration – Frequently asked questions

Learn more about MyMedicare eligibility, registration, and benefits. Publication date: 28 June 2023 Published by: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

When someone dies in residential aged care: Grief and loss for families

For families, the move into residential aged care can cause sadness and worry. Most residents will continue to live in the facility until their death. Experience shows that bereavement, grief, and loss can affect families and residents across the aged care journey, not just after death. This booklet gently guides older people and their families … Continued

Prioritisation of patients – urgency and triage guide for non-clinical staff

A guide to urgency for non-clinical staff in general practice for telephone or patient presentations.

Family fact sheet

When a resident is unwell, especially after-hours, clear and accurate communication with family members or carers is crucial. This tool allows essential information to be compiled and shared to nominated people, reducing distress and minimising confusion. This fact sheet is available written in 10 languages: English Arabic Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional)  Greek Hindi Italian Maltese … Continued

Dementia resources for people living with dementia, and carers

The dementia consumer resources and directory have been developed as part of the Dementia Support Pathways and Implementation Project. This activity is supported by funding from the Australian Government, through the PHN program. The aim of this initiative is to support people living with dementia to have better access to dementia care and live well … Continued

Advance care planning MBS items

This resource was developed to assist general practices to easily access Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items to support ACP as part of other health interventions.

Priority primary care centres – translated flyers

Our priority primary care centres (PPCCs) are supporting local hospitals by providing care for people with conditions that require urgent attention but not an emergency response. Download a PDF copy of the flyers in one of the following languages, or use the link at the bottom of the page to download a ZIP file of … Continued

Priority primary care centres – translated key messages

Our priority primary care centres (PPCCs) are supporting local hospitals by providing care for people with conditions that require urgent attention but not an emergency response. Download a PDF copy of the messages in one of the following languages, or use the link at the bottom of the page to download a ZIP file of … Continued

Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool – Snapshot

This document provides a snapshot of the Australian Government’s  Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool for mental health consultations.