Aged and Disability
Changes to community care – Parliament of Australia publication
The Government has announced a significant expansion in community aged care as part of its Living Longer Living Better aged care reform package. All existing community aged care packages (Home and Community Care Program, Community Aged Care Packages, Extended Aged Care at Home, Extended Aged Care at
NSW Government supports disability services industry reform – ADHC
The NSW Government has allocated up to $6.75 million to support disability service providers which are introducing industry reform. Minister for Disability Services, Andrew Constance, said today's allocation will enable service providers to access a range of supports including expert advice and financial support.
Improving Health Literacy in Seniors with Chronic Illness
The National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre has released its latest research report: ‘Improving Health Literacy in Seniors with Chronic Illness’. Based on a study authored by James Gillespie and Justin McNab from the Menzies Centre for Health Policy at the University of Sydney, and their colleagues in the Serious and
Program helps younger people with disability avoid residential aged care – AIHW
An estimated 1,432 younger people with disability have been helped in the past 5 years by a program aimed at reducing the number of people with disability aged under 65 who live in residential aged care, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
National Disability Insurance Scheme to launch in 2013 – Australian Government
A National Disability Insurance Scheme will start in Australia from July 2013 in up to four locations across the country. From mid 2013, about 10,000 people with significant and permanent disabilities will start to receive support. By July 2014, that figure will rise to 20,000 people.
Aged Care System Reform
The Prime Minister and the Minister for Ageing have announced a 10-year plan to reshape aged care, beginning 1 July 2012. The Gillard Labor Government will deliver the $3.7 billion Living Longer Living Better plan to deliver more choice, easier access and better care for older Australians and their families.
Support for younger onset dementia - ADHC
The NSW Government has confirmed its support for people with early onset dementia by announcing a $1 million three year pilot that will provide 40 flexible person centred packages and individualised choice. Minister for Ageing and Disability Services, Andrew Constance, made the announcement after attending
Brain Injury Australia (BIA) NSW Brokerage Program: Funding available now
The NSW Department of Family & Community Services, Ageing Disability & Home Care (ADHC) has committed to ongoing funding for a BIA NSW Brokerage Program. Packages for use of brokerage funds are available for people living in NSW. Funding is available now and potential applicants are encouraged to submit their
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