Portfolio Responsibilities

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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