Portfolio Responsibilities

Portfolio responsibilities for The Hon Justine Elliot MP, Minister for Ageing.

As Minister for Ageing, Ms Elliot has responsibility for:

• National Strategy for an Ageing Australia
• National Continence Management Strategy
• a range of programs to meet the needs of Australia’s ageing population, including:
  • Home and Community Care
  • Residential Care
  • National Respite for Carers – including the Carer Information and Support Program, Carer Respite Centres and Carer Resource Centres
  • Aged Care Assessment
  • Community Care Packages
  • Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged
  • Complaints Investigation Scheme
  • Dementia Support Services
  • Advocacy Services
  • Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency
  • Safe at Home Program
• Multipurpose services
• Hearing Services Program and policy
• injury and falls prevention
• arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
• palliative care