SIRS Deadline Calculator
Enter when your service became aware of an incident to see your Serious Incident Response Scheme reporting deadlines under the Aged Care Act 2024.
The time any staff member first became aware, not when a manager was told.
Priority
Your reporting deadlines
Times shown in your device's time zone. Lodge notices through the My Aged Care provider portal. This calculator is general guidance, not legal advice. Check the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission's current SIRS guidance and your own policy.
Keep every incident and deadline in view
AccuNote's Incident Management / SIRS module helps teams record incidents, assign investigation and follow-up tasks, and keep reporting timeframes visible. Most teams start with Compliant Care Notes and add it as they expand.
See the Incident Management / SIRS moduleSIRS timeframes: common questions
When does the SIRS reporting clock start?
When the provider becomes aware of the incident, which includes any staff member becoming aware. It does not restart when a manager is told or when the incident is entered into a system.
Is the 24-hour Priority 1 deadline in business hours?
No. It is 24 calendar hours, including nights, weekends and public holidays, so after-hours escalation processes matter.
Do I need to finish the investigation before reporting?
No. Lodge the notice within the timeframe with the information available, then provide missing or significant new information as required.
Is a final report always required?
No. A final report is only required when the Commissioner asks for one, generally within 84 days of the initial notice or another period the Commissioner specifies.