The 2021 Home Care Package Provider Stocktake (June 2021) is not yet available for completion. The Stocktake will open on 20 September 2021.
The Australian Government Department of Health (the department) is seeking information from Home Care Package (HCP) providers on the types, volume and cost of care and services delivered under the HCP Program in June 2021.
Home Care Package Provider Stocktake Questions (template)
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Home Care Package Provider Stocktake - Definitions (.xlsx) Home Care Package Provider Stocktake - Frequently Asked Questions (.docx)Purpose of the Stocktake
Information gathered through the Stocktake will provide greater insight into how the HCP
Program operates and may inform workforce planning for the aged care sector and reform options for a
new support at home program. In their Final Report, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
referenced the benefits that greater transparency of operations will provide the sector.
Who should participate in the Stocktake?
All approved HCP providers who are currently operating and provided care to people in June 2021.
Participation is voluntary. However, the Department strongly encourages you to participate to ensure your
circumstances are considered as part of the analysis.
How will the Stocktake be conducted?
The department has engaged Forms Administration to collect data on its behalf. Responses will be provided
to the department in aggregate form. Feedback will be provided to the sector based on analysis of information
received. The data collected will not be used for any compliance activity.
How long do I have to complete the Stocktake?
The Stocktake is open from 9am (AEST), Monday
20 September 2021 to 5pm (AEDT), Friday
19 November 2021.