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Listed below are media items for The Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Minister for Social Inclusion, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Mental Health Reform, Minister for Housing and Homelessness
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Previous MinistersDecember 2012
21 December 2012
New Protection on Costs for People in Aged Care
People who enter aged care homes from 1 July 2014 will benefit from greater consumer protection following a Federal Government decision requiring aged care providers to seek approval for charging fees over a certain level.
20 December 2012
Aged Care Strategy for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Australians Released
The Australian Government today launched the National Ageing and Aged Care Strategy for People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds which will help in the delivery of Living Longer Living Better – the Government’s $3.7 billion aged care reform package.
11 December 2012
Funding Boost to Support People with Eating Disorders
The Australian Government has announced it will boost funding to support thousands of Australians with eating disorders.
10 December 2012
1,000th Sign-Up for Palliative Care Clinical Trials
Australians with life-limiting illnesses are helping others in a similar situation around the country and worldwide by taking part in trials of palliative medicines.
07 December 2012
Support for People with Mental Illness to Stay Well in the Community
The Federal and State Governments have announced they would call for applications for a new $6 million project to improve services provided to people with mental health in Tasmania.
04 December 2012
70,000 Seniors in Western Australia to Benefit From Funding Boost to Home Care
Seniors in Western Australia will receive more support to stay in their homes thanks to an $18.8 million boost to the Home and Community Care Program.