Living Longer. Living Better.
Overview of the Aged Care Reform Package
Living Longer. Living Better. - Aged Care Reform Update Newsletter
The Aged Care Reform Update is a regular newsletter providing updates on the progress of the implementation of the Living Longer Living Better aged care reform package.The Living Longer Living Better aged care reform package provides $3.7 billion over five years. It represents the commencement of a 10 year reform program to create a flexible and seamless system that provides older Australians with more choice, control and easier access to a full range of services, where they want it and when they need it. It also positions us to meet the social and economic challenges of the nation’s ageing population.
The reforms give priority to providing more support and care in the home, better access to residential care, more support for those with dementia and strengthening the aged care workforce. They will be progressively implemented from 1 July 2012 to give early benefits to consumers and providers but also to ensure there is a smooth transition for consumers and providers and sufficient time to adapt and plan ahead of further reform.
Seventh Edition - Newsletter - 18 April 2013
Sixth Edition - Newsletter - 14 January 2013
Fifth Edition - Newsletter - 16 November 2012
Fourth Edition - Newsletter - 14 September 2012
Third Edition - Newsletter - 17 August 2012
Second Edition - Newsletter - 25 July 2012
First Edition - Newsletter - 21 June 2012
