Aged care laws in Australia have now changed. The new Aged Care Act 2024 and Aged Care Rules 2025 now apply. While we complete updating of our website, including draft guidance and other materials, to align with the new laws, providers are advised to refer to the new Act and Rules for any required clarification of their obligations and legal responsibilities. Thank you for your patience.

National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program

National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program

Guidance,

The National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program aids residential aged care providers in enhancing their services by allowing them to benchmark their performance against national outcomes. The program resource provides guidance on data submission frequency, explains the program's role, and provides more information on open hours and contact details. 

This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards. 

Author
Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
External Link
https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/consumers/national-aged-care-mandatory-quality-indicator-program
Key Theme
Accountability and quality system
Standard
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
2.3: Accountability, quality system and policies and procedures
2.2a: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support aged care workers to deliver quality care
2.2b: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support individuals
National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program
 

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, water and community. We pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that content on this website may contain images of deceased persons.