Ageing

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Direct links to news and updates relating to aged care currently available on our internet site.

Latest mailfax advices
Latest mailfax sent by the Ageing and Aged Care Division of the Australian Department of Health and Ageing
Updated as needed

Residential Aged Care Sanctions and Notices of non-compliance
Information on facilities under sanctions action and notices of non-compliance, Ageing & Aged Care Division of the Department of Health and Ageing.
Updated weekly

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Revised Residential Care Fees and Charges
Schedule of Fees and Charges: From 1 July 2009
1 July 2009

Changes to residential aged care fees and charges for same-sex couples from 1 July 2009
From 1 July 2009 people in same-sex relationships, and their dependent children, will have access to the same entitlements as other Australian families in respect of health and ageing programs. The fact sheet below outlines how the implementation of same-sex law reforms will effect residential aged care fees and charges for same-sex couples.
15 June 2009

Call for Submissions - Review of the Accreditation Process for Residential Aged Care Homes.
The Department of Health and Ageing is currently seeking comment from organisations and individuals with an interest in improving the process.
29 May 2009

Information Sheets - Quality Care for Older Australians
Information Sheets concerning Residential Aged Care, Veterans and War Widow(er)s, Home and Community Care and the GST.
Information Sheet 9 - Fees and Charges - an overview
Information Sheet 11 - Income-tested fees for residential care
Information Sheet 13 - Financial Hardship Assistance
Information Sheet 15 - The Accommodation Charge
Information Sheet 16 - Accommodation Bonds
8 April 2009

Fact Sheet: Residential Care Viability Supplement - 2008/2009
Fact sheet detailing information about the three viability schemes.
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First Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Australians
For the first time, the Australian Government has developed physical activity recommendations specifically for older Australians.
23 March 2009

National Respite for Carers Program - 2008 Funding Round
List of organisations that have approval for funding under the National Respite for Carers Program in the 2008 funding round.
5 March 2009

Investigative Report into Docker River
Investigative report conducted by the Aged Care Commissioner, Rhonda Parker, in relation to the death of a female Aboriginal elder at Tjilpi Pampaku Ngura (Docker River) Flexible Aboriginal Aged Care Service (the Service) in 2007 and the Department of Health and Ageing’s handling of the service.
22 December 2008

Gastro-Info Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged Care
Resources to assist residential aged care homes in preventing, identifying & managing outbreaks of gastroenteritis.
26 November 2008

Reports on the Operation of the Aged Care Act 1997
25 November 2008

National Evaluation of the Transition Care Program
This report provides the findings of the National Evaluation of the Transition Care Program.
8 September 2008
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