Refundable accommodation deposit application form
Date published: 3 November 2025
Use this provider form to apply for approval to charge a refundable accommodation deposit (RAD) (or equivalent daily amount) that is more than the current maximum accommodation payment amount prescribed by the Aged Care Rules 2025.
Use the RAD application form to record the information for accommodation groups 1 – 6.
Use the supplementary form only to record information for accommodation group number 7 and onwards.
Aged Care Act and other changes
We have updated our application form to align with the new Aged Care Act 2024 and to provide better guidance for providers during the application process.
Key changes include:
- updating terminology, service references and legislative references
- including more detail on how to provide information that aligns with assessment requirements under Division 2, Subdivision B of the Aged Care Rules 2025
- updating how we ask about extra service fees including higher everyday living fees
- enhanced privacy statement and sharing of information declaration.
How to submit an application
Email your application and all supporting information to applications.accommodation@ihacpa.gov.au.
Further information about submitting an application can be found in the application form under ‘How to submit’.
If you have questions about an application, please call us on (02) 8215 1100 (press option 2).
View our step-by-step guide to the application and assessment process.