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Listed below are media items for The Hon Justine Elliot MP, Former Minister for Ageing
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Previous MinistersSeptember 2008
29 September 2008
Appointment of receivers and managers for three Victorian nursing homes
Appointment of receivers and managers for three Victorian nursing homes: Rosden Private Nursing Home, Ti Tree Gardens and Lakes Entrance Aged Care Facility.
26 September 2008
Transparency – independent assessment of standards – Rosden Private Nursing Home report released
The Department of Health and Ageing has released the 38-page Report of Major Findings on the review audit into Rosden Private Nursing Home.
25 September 2008
Update on Rosden Private Nursing Home – Relocation Experts Appointed
The Australian Government has appointed a “relocation expert” – Tender Living Care (Australia) Pty - to help residents and their families identify and select appropriate nursing homes.
24 September 2008
Sanctions - Statement on Rosden Private Nursing Home
The Australian Government is embarking on a plan to relocate residents from a Melbourne nursing home – due to serious concerns about resident care and safety
23 September 2008
Independent assessment of department’s handling of Docker River flexible aboriginal aged care service begins
Independent assessment of the Department of Health and Ageing's handling of the Docker River Flexible Aboriginal Aged Care Service.
23 September 2008
Australian Government takes action on two Aboriginal nursing homes
The Australian Government has taken action to improve resident care in two far North Queensland Aboriginal nursing homes.
22 September 2008
Aged Care Commissioner asked to examine – Docker River Flexible Aboriginal Aged Care Service
The Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot has asked the Aged Care Commissioner, Ms Rhonda Parker to conduct an independent assessment of the Department of Health and Ageing’s handling of the Docker River Flexible Aboriginal Aged Care Service.
22 September 2008
Quality Standards for Aboriginal Aged Care
The Australian Government has detailed a plan to improve the long-term quality of aged care for Indigenous communities.
21 September 2008
World Alzheimer’s Day – carers recognised
Australia will join 50 other countries including the United Kingdom, USA, Switzerland, India, Israel, Greece, Costa Rica, Italy and Japan in marking World Alzheimer’s Day on 21 September.
19 September 2008
Tough measures against Gippsland nursing home - protecting frail and aged residents
The Department of Health and Ageing has imposed tough sanctions on Lakes Entrance Aged Care Facility in the East Gippsland region of Victoria – following the identification of serious risk to residents involving the provision of care to residents, particularly in medication management.
18 September 2008
More Nursing Home Beds on the Way – ACAR Process Begins
The Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot today announced details on the 2008-2009 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) to create more nursing home beds and community care places.
18 September 2008
Dementia Awareness Week – three new resources including one for younger onset dementia
The Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot launched three new $600,000 dementia training resources – as part of Dementia Awareness Week – including one to assist in supporting the care of those with younger onset dementia on 18 September 2008.
17 September 2008
$150 million – 1,455 nursing home beds and community care packages for older Australians in areas of high need – election commitment
Almost 1,350 new nursing home beds and 107 community care places are set to be allocated in areas of high need – as part of the Australian Government’s Zero Real Interest Loans and Associated Places Round.
16 September 2008
Aged Care Planning Advisory Committees
The Australian Government today announced the membership of its State and Territory Aged Care Planning Advisory Committees (ACPAC) – under the Aged Care Act.
16 September 2008
Independent Analysis of ACFI Confirms Higher Funding
An independent analysis of the new Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) shows that on average, when fully implemented, the new funding arrangement will increase government support to the residential aged care sector by about 2.9 per cent in real terms.
12 September 2008
Statement on extra services in nursing homes
Nursing homes failing to provide or comply with their claimed level of Extra Services will face tough penalties including possible loss of approved provider status and Commonwealth Government subsidies from the Department of Health and Ageing.
12 September 2008
New Round in $30 million Training Boost for Aged Care Workers in Remote Areas
A further 1,400 aged care workers in rural and regional areas will be offered places to receive further training under a new round of the Australian Government’s four-year $30 million Support for Aged Care Training Program.
12 September 2008
NSW Transition Care Places – helping up to 405 people a year return to their homes
The Australian Government today announced another 40 transition care places for NSW, bringing the number of fully-funded places in the State to 54. This will help up to 405 older people a year in NSW.
09 September 2008
Review of Conditional Adjustment Payment for Residential Aged Care -- Formal Timetable – Call for Submissions
Nursing home and hostel operators, older Australians, unions and consumer representatives have been invited to lodge formal submissions to the Review of the Conditional Adjustment Payment (CAP) in residential aged care.
05 September 2008
Kirralee – Shortened Accreditation Period
The Kirralee Residential Aged Care Facility in East Ballarat is compliant with all 44 accreditation outcomes. But the Department of Health and Ageing and the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency will continue to monitor for the welfare and safety of residents. Kirralee has been accredited for six months until March 2009.
05 September 2008
180 New Postgraduate Community Nursing Scholarships For 2009
Next year, 180 scholarships valued at up to $10,000 will be available for community aged care nurses to improve their skills – as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to improving the skills in nursing.
05 September 2008
2,000 Training Places to Help Carers Working with People from Diverse Backgrounds
The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, announces that the first 500 of 2,000 training places for community aged care workers from culturally-diverse or indigenous backgrounds will soon be available.
04 September 2008
Australian Government ready to respond: one in four aged 65 years and older by 2056 – ABS data released
Australian Bureau of Statistics data released on 4 September shows one in four Australians will be aged 65 and over by 2056 is to be welcomed – and the Australian Government has detailed plans to respond to our nation’s record life expectancy rates.
03 September 2008
Economic report card on aged care sector: Building approvals at record levels – 20.8 per cent inc
The Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot has presented an economic report card on the aged care sector in Australia showing a positive outlook.
03 September 2008
Australian Government acts to protect residents at Melbourne nursing home
The Australian Government has required a Melbourne nursing home to appoint a nurse adviser – for the next six months – to improve clinical care and train staff at the 60-resident facility – as part of a range of tough measures.
02 September 2008
$3 Million Boost to Support Carers of People With Dementia
The Australian Government approved on 2 September 2008 a further $3 million to support the individual needs of the carers of people with dementia.