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Understand Restrictive Practice in Home Care
The Victorian Parliament has approved the Aged Care Restrictive Practices (Substitute Decisionmaker) Act 2024 (Vic) (Act), which modifies the restrictive practices framework for providers in Victoria. The new regulations will come into force in July 2025. This Act...
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...
New Support at Home
Essential components of the new program Commencing on 1 July 2025, the innovative Support at Home program will supersede both the Home Care Packages Program (HCP) and the Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) Programme. This groundbreaking initiative will offer a range...
Support services for people with dementia and their carers
Dementia is a term used to describe a range of symptoms associated with brain illnesses, rather than a specific disease itself. Common types of dementia include Alzheimer's disease / Better Health Channel and vascular dementia. Dementia leads to a gradual decline in a...
Financial hardship assistance for Home Care Package recipients
Financial hardship assistance is available to individuals who are unable to afford their aged care costs due to circumstances beyond their control. Each case is evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility. If deemed eligible, the Australian Government...
Providing support to someone as they approach the end-of-life journey
Caring for someone who is nearing the end of their life can be a deeply emotional experience, but it can also be incredibly fulfilling. It is natural to feel a range of emotions, including isolation, stress, resentment, and fatigue, as you provide this type of care....
Veterans’ Home Care
If you are a senior veteran or a war widow/widower, there are a variety of aged care services available to you. Whether you require assistance at home, healthcare, counseling, or other forms of support, there are various types of care tailored to meet your specific...
Understand the New Strengthened Aged Care Standards
The Strengthened Aged Care Standards have been developed to enhance the well-being of elderly Australians and establish precise guidelines for providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality aged care services. About the Quality Standards The Aged Care Quality...