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Previous MinistersApril 2008
29 April 2008
Nine dementia day-care centres for NSW
23 April 2008
Influenza Season: Call For Older Australians To Protect Themselves With A Free Vaccination
Older Australians should take steps to protect themselves from potentially life threatening winter illness - and have their annual free influenza shots, the Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, said.
17 April 2008
Palliative care services receive funding boost
The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, announced that $400,000 would be provided for equipment and refurbishing of two hospices run by Anam Cara House.
15 April 2008
Minister for Ageing proud of Noeline Brown appointment as Ambassador for Ageing
Minister for Ageing proud of Noeline Brown's appointment as Ambassador for Ageing
15 April 2008
$6.5m palliative care boost for rural areas
The Australian Government has today announced funding of more than $6.5 million – in the field of palliative care -- to provide more coordinated care for rural Australians with a life-limiting illness.
12 April 2008
Opera House upgrades – great for older Australians
Upgrades underway at the Sydney Opera House -- including the first public lift in the facility -- will make it easier for older Australians and people with mobility difficulties to visit and experience one of Australia’s greatest cultural institution, the Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, said on 12 April.
12 April 2008
Zero real interest loans – call for applications and release of timetable for stage one
The Australian Government has called for applications and released the timetable for Stage One of its election commitment for $300 million zero real interest loans to build or expand aged care beds in areas of high need.
12 April 2008
Australia’s first Ambassador for Ageing:Noeline Brown - a voice for older Australians
The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, has announced the appointment of actor Ms Noeline Brown as the Ambassador for Ageing – to promote positive ageing.
10 April 2008
More aged care places for NSW
The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, has announced that 2,091 additional aged care beds worth $74.8 million a year in recurrent funding have been allocated across New South Wales as part of the 2007 Aged Care Approval Round.
09 April 2008
New Extra Service approvals mean more choice in aged care
09 April 2008
Government recognises outstanding senior Australians
09 April 2008
Aged care boost for Strathfield
09 April 2008
One-third of all drownings in Australia are aged over 55
About 100 people aged 55 or more die by drowning each year in Australia, including about 60 from accidental drowning, according to a new study on aquatic-related injuries announced today by the Australian Government Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot at the launching a Grey Medallion swimming program for people over 55.
07 April 2008
Australian Government pledges to continue to work with community to improve quality for older Australians in aged care
The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, has pledged to continue to work in partnership with older Australians, aged care providers, unions and consumer groups to improve quality in residential aged care.
04 April 2008
Government To Fund Wound Management Research
The Australian Government has announced research projects worth up to $500,000 to improve wound management in aged care.
03 April 2008
$345m for care for Queensland aged and disabled
Older people in Queensland will receive more support with a $35.6 million funding boost for home and community care services
01 April 2008
Federal Government responds to psycho-geriatric patients
The Australian Government has called for a report into appropriate care for people with psycho-geriatric illness.