GP Connect February 2025
Single assessment system for aged care
The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care (DoHAC) has now established a Single Assessment System to make it easier for older people to enter aged care and access different services as their needs change.
Effective 9 December 2024, the Single Assessment System replaces the Regional Assessment Service,
Aged Care Assessment Teams and independent Australian National Aged Care Classification assessment organisations.
Learn more about the Single Assessment System workforce and make a referral on your patient’s behalf at the My Aged Care website.
My Aged Care support plans now available in My Health Record
My Aged Care Support Plans developed or updated from 9 December 2024 can now be made available in My Health Record.
Access to support plans can provide GPs with a better understanding of patients’ needs and support efficient and more informed treatment decisions.
Older people can provide or withdraw authorisation to share their support plan at any time.
Read frequently asked questions for healthcare providers for more information.
New Quality Improvement Toolkit for General Practice in Aged Care Incentive
The GPACI QI Toolkit offers practical resources to support planned, preventative care and enhance coordination with multidisciplinary teams, improving patient outcomes and care continuity.
General practices can use the toolkit to streamline workflows, access helpful resources, and implement continuous QI activities, fostering a patient-centred approach in aged care settings.
Developed by PHN’s working together nationally through the PHN Cooperative, the National Improvement Network Collaborative and the National MyMedicare PHN Implementation Program
Download your copy of the QI Toolkit.
Free resources and training for advance care planning and palliative care
The Advance Project’s free, evidence-based resources and training programs help to integrate advance care planning and palliative care into routine care and empower GPs to initiate conversations with patients.
This includes two practical, evidence-based toolkits for general practice including one specific for use with people living with dementia. The dementia specific training counts towards continuing professional development requirements for GPs, practice nurses and managers.
View both toolkits and the recently updated eLearning modules for GPs, general practice nurses and practice managers by visiting The Advance Project website.
Dementia Australia referrer kit
GPs and play a vital role in helping people living with dementia understand their condition and plan for the future. Order your copy of the Dementia Australia referrer kit for key information on dementia, diagnosis and support services for patients.
New resource for WA seniors
A new Seniors Information Resource has been developed by the WA Government to help older people navigate state-wide services and concessions. It includes information on a wide range of topics including:
- health and wellbeing
- housing
- aged care services
- end of life planning
- medical aids and equipment
- older Aboriginal people.
Download copies to share with your older patients at WA.gov