08 February, 2010
Recognising Excellence in Aged Care Training – Goodwin Aged Care Services
Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot presented training awards to 85 aged care workers from Goodwin Aged Care Services in Canberra.
05 February, 2010
Australian Government Acts on South Australian Nursing Home
The Australian Government imposed sanctions on Whyalla Aged Care Pty Ltd, the approved provider of Copperhouse Court Hostel South Australia, on 4 February 2010
05 February, 2010
Helping Tasmanians Remain Independent, in Their Homes and in Their Communities - $4.6 Million
Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot, and the Tasmanian Deputy Premier and Minister for Health Lara Giddings announced an additional $4.6 million in funding for Home and Community Care services in Tasmania.
02 February, 2010
More Than $21 Million for Dementia Research and Education
A total of $21.7 million in funding has been allocated for Dementia Collaborative Research Centres and Dementia Study Training Centres across Australia. The three and a half year commitment will provide funding to five Dementia Training Study Centres and three Collaborative Research Centres.
01 February, 2010
Aged Care Boost for Tumbarumba
Residents in Tumbarumba will have greater access to aged care services through the Tumbarumba Multi-purpose Service following the allocation of additional beds to the service.
28 January, 2010
New Directory helps older people to find Services
The Directory of Services for Older People 2010 is now available. The free directory provides important information for older people and their families with chapters on accessing aged care, legal rights, finance and health.
25 January, 2010
Culinary Icon – Maggie Beer named Senior Australian of the Year 2010
Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot, congratulated the 2010 Senior Australian of the Year - South Australian culinary icon Ms Maggie Beer.
22 January, 2010
2009-10 Aged Care Approvals Round Commences
Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot, announced that more than 12,000 new aged care places throughout Australia.
15 January, 2010
Health Reform Consultation – Sutherland Hospital
Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot visited Sutherland Hospital to consult with front-line health professionals about the ways the Australian Government can address the challenges in Australia’s health system.
15 January, 2010
More than $46 Million for Ingham Health Research Institute at Liverpool Hospital
A $46.9 million funding agreement to construct a new research facility at Liverpool Hospital has been signed.