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Support at Home’s End-of-Life Pathway: Delivering Assistance at Home in Times of Need
Home. The term itself evokes a haven of familiar solace, a storehouse of treasured memories, a location where the sounds of laughter and the essence of love dwell. As the final chapter of life’s remarkable narrative begins to unfold, the desire to remain within these...
More than 121,000 older Australians are waiting for assessment
A Senate Inquiry led by the Greens is examining the consequences of postponing the initiation of the new Support at Home program, alongside the government's inability to distribute an additional 20,000 packages in the meantime. This inquiry has revealed that the...
What Support at Home Will Fund
Support at Home is designed to enable a greater number of Australian seniors to stay in their homes longer, rather than moving into residential aged care facilities. This article specifies the home care services that Support at Home will cover. What Support at Home...
New eLearning resources to assist you in preparing for the new Aged Care Act.
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has launched a series of training materials to support: older adults, their families, and caregivers in understanding the upcoming changes service providers in implementing new systems and processes workers in...
Assistance with the cost of living
The May Budget 2025 presents significant support for the cost of living, precisely when and where it is most necessary. At a glance $2.3 billion in assistance for the cost of living – the largest investment of its kind in Victoria’s history $320 million...
Exploring Aged Care: A Guide for Older Australians, Families, and Carers
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is proud to present "Exploring Aged Care," a comprehensive booklet designed to inform older adults, their families, and caregivers about the latest updates in aged care services across Australia. This resource aims to...
Strengthening Trust: New Financial Governance Standards for Australia’s Aged Care Sector
Australia's aged care sector is embarking on a significant transformation, with the introduction of new standards specifically designed to bolster financial governance and accountability. This pivotal shift, driven by the findings of the Aged Care Royal Commission and...
Services provided by external organisations for Home Care Packages
Home Care Package (HCP) providers have the option to utilize third-party services to fulfill the needs of their care recipients if they are unable to provide them directly. However, it is important to note that providers are still accountable for ensuring that these...