Technology supporting rural carers
The Virtual Dementia Friendly Rural Communities (Verily Connect) project has been rolled out to support family carers of people with dementia in rural areas.
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Additional funding for First Nations people
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care (NATSIFAC) program will receive an additional $105.7 million to enable more First Nations people to receive home or residential aged care in remote and very remote areas.
Read more >Terms of reference announced for Royal Commission into Aged Care
The terms of reference for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety have been announced, with an interim report expected by 31 October 2019, and the final report by 30 April 2020.
Read more >Community care services to receive additional funding
The Federal Government has announced that an additional $100 million will be funded towards the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) over the next two years.
Read more >Strategy to triple aged care workforce released
Minister for Aged Care, Ken Wyatt, has released a strategy report designed to increase the number of people entering the aged care workforce.
Read more >Royal Commission into aged care sector unveiled
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that he has requested the Governor General establish a Royal Commission into the residential aged care and community care sector.
Read more >Aged care receives $106 million funding boost
The Federal Government has announced a $106 million funding boost to the aged care sector, with a focus on supporting better facilities, care and standards.
Read more >Quality Standards training now available
The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency is offering information sessions to support residential aged care and community care providers to transition to the new Quality Standards.
Read more >$329 million in unspent community care funds
An Aged Care Financing Authority (ACFA) report has revealed that community care providers are holding $329 million of unspent funds on behalf of consumers.
Read more >Opt-out period extended for My Health Record
The opt-out period for My Health Record has been extended until 15 November 2018, after a request was made by the Australian Medical Association and the Royal College of General Practitioners.
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