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Have your say
Alzheimer’s Australia is holding public consultation sessions across the country, giving you the chance to have your say on the Productivity Commission’s Report: Caring for Older Australians. The Productivity Commission’s Report: Caring for Older Australians was issued in August of this year. You ...
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Commonwealth Carelink Centres
Finding the right information you need to stay in your own home or get the care you need can be time consuming and confusing. Commonwealth Carelink Centres offer a one-stop shop for those who need a little extra help. Commonwealth Carelink Centres provide free and confidential information to ...
Home help
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Your healthcare system
No-one doubts the excellent work undertaken by the majority of doctors, nurses and healthcare professional but some may have an opinion on how the system can work better. Primary care is in need of a reform due to many factors but most importantly: • Australia’s ageing population • The burden ...
Home care charter
A new Charter of Rights being developed by the Federal Government will give a greater say in the provision of services to the 56,000 older Australians receiving home care. Announced by the Minister of Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot, the charter will be developed with consultation with consumers, ...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
The medical services of the Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH) provide health care and referrals. The OATSIH website also provides a national mechanism for people across the country to share information on successful approaches to achieving better health among Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ...
Carers
A carer is a person who, through family relationship or friendship, looks after a frail older person or someone with a disability or chronic illness. The Australian Government has a range of programs and initiatives which support carers. For information on these programs and initiatives: Go there ...
Community Care
The aim of Community Care is to help the frail aged and people with a disability live independently in their homes as long as possible, to support their carers in their caring role and to improve the general health and well-being of older Australians. For more information on community ...