Application for accreditation
Accreditation Grant Principles 2011
Self-assessment will continue to play a vital role in promoting and maintaining high quality care, but you have more flexibility about how you can do your own self-assessment.
A written self-assessment was previously a requirement as part of your application for re-accreditation.
There is no such requirement under the Accreditation Grant Principles 2011.
You are still required to carry out a self-assessment, but this can be in any form, and does not have to be submitted with your application for re-accreditation – although providing the self-assessment before the on-site audit will help the assessment team in their planning and the audit itself
We are still providing a reporting template for you to use if you wish; however your self-assessment can be in whatever form suits you best. The self-assessment prompts on our website may continue to be used as a guide.
What is the application for re-accreditation?
The Accreditation Agency’s application for re-accreditation is used by approved providers when applying for re-accreditation. If you choose to use your own self-assessment tool or processes, you must download and complete the Application for re-accreditation - administration information. This is a 'word' document that may be completed and submitted via email or printed for hard copy submission. If you wish, you may attach your own self-assessment to this application.
The Accreditation Agency's electronic software tool is still available if you wish to use our self-assessment template. It may be used by single or stand alone users or it may be networked to support multiple users. The electronic application has built in hints (self-assessment prompts) to assist you to complete your application and self-assessment.
If you have commenced an application for re-accreditation using the 2008 (version 3) software, this will continue to be accepted.
Note: This application does not apply to commencing homes (new residential aged care homes). Please contact your local state office for more information.
Before beginning to prepare an application for re-accreditation we recommend you read a series of information sheets about Accreditation.
Download times for the electronic application will vary according to the bandwidth of your Internet connection and the capacity of your computer. The electronic application and supporting material uses 7.95 Mb.
If you are using a 56k modem with dial up connection we suggest that you request a CD. You can request the electronic application on CD by clicking here.
How can I download the 2008 (version 3) application for re-accreditation?
Click here to download the electronic application for accreditation. Note: You will be prompted to fill in a form before you download the application. The information you provide here will enable us to contact you about any updates to the software.
The electronic application for accreditation contains on-line help text to assist with navigating and completing the application. Click here to download a PDF version of the application for accreditation help file (PDF version last updated October 2008).
What if I’m having problems with the software?
If you are unable to download the electronic application from our website www.accreditation.org.au or have a technical query please call our help desk on 1800 462 235 or email helpdesk@accreditation.org.au.
What if I want to complete a hardcopy application and self-assessment?
If you intend to complete a hardcopy application click here to download a PDF version of the application for accreditation (PDF version last updated October 2008).
How can I request a CD?
If you are unable to download the application from our website you can request a CD. If you have a technical query please call our help desk on 1800 462 235 or email helpdesk@accreditation.org.au.
What should I do before submitting my application for re-accreditation?
Your re-accreditation application is important. If you are about to submit an application for re-accreditation, please read the following information carefully. This will ensure there are no delays or problems in processing renewal of the residential aged care home’s accreditation.
We cannot proceed with an application unless it is valid (as required in the Accreditation Grant Principles 2011). To ensure the application is valid, check the following:
- The Accreditation Agency approved application form is used and completed in all respects including administrative information.
- The appropriate fee is paid for all of the allocated places in the residential aged care home. If you are paying the fees via EFT, the RACS ID must be included in the EFT reference line. If submitting multiple applications at the same time, please ensure each residential aged care home has a separate EFT payment and that the applicable RACS id is referenced in each EFT payment. More information on fees.
- Confirmed your undertaking for continuous improvement.
Please be aware that providing false or misleading information is a serious offence under the Criminal Codes Act 1995.