Ageing and Aged Care in Australia
The Ageing and Aged Care in Australia booklet provides a concise overview of the Australian Government's ageing and aged care policies and programs.
Table of contents
Part 1: Valuing Older Australians- Part 2: Caring for Older Australians - Overview
- Part 3: Information and Referral
- Part 4: Care and Support in the Community
- Part 5: Residential Care Services
- Part 6: Quality in Aged Care Services
- Part 7: Assisting People to make Transitions between Care Programs
- Part 8: Services and support for people with special needs
- Appendix 1: Government in Australia
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ISBN: 1 74186 669 3
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Online ISBN: 1 74186 670 7
Publications Number: P3-4147
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Publications
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- Report on the Operation of the Aged Care Act 1997
- Community Care Census 2008
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