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December 2009

23 December 2009

Transparency in Aged Care - Data Release

De-identified financial performance data provided to the Department of Health and Ageing from residential aged care facilities for 2007-08 is now available on the department's website.

22 December 2009

$12 Million Boost for Older South Australians

Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot and South Australian Minister for Ageing and Disability Jennifer Rankine will announce an 8 per cent increase in Home and Community Care (HACC) funding in South Australia.

12 December 2009

Summer safety tips for older Australians

The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, has warned older people of the dangers of Summer heat and urged others to check on older relatives and neighbours during hot days.

10 December 2009

Better Equipment to Assist Terminally Ill Patients

Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, announced that 187 palliative care services will share in $2.6 million in funding to help them upgrade their equipment.

08 December 2009

Gold Coast Aged Care Facility Receives National Award for First Class Care

Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot officially recognised the first class care provided by Gold Coast-based aged care home, De Paul Villa Aged Care by presenting them with the prestigious Better Practice in Aged Care Award.

04 December 2009

An Additional $12 Million To Help NSW Residents Remain Independent, In Their Homes And In Their Communities

More funding for Home and Community Care (HACC) services in New South Wales has been announced. HACC delivers affordable and accessible care to help meet the individual needs of older people, people with a disability and their carers.

03 December 2009

2009 Minister's Awards for Excellence In Aged Care – Recognising and Honouring Best Practice in Aged Care

Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot announced the recipients of the 2009 Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Aged Care at HammondCare’s Southwood facility in Sydney’s south west.