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The Australian Government is ensuring senior Australians can live at home for longer thanks to additional assistance under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).
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The Australian Government will extend grant agreements for programs providing support, training and education for services and individuals caring for people living with dementia.
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The oversight and guidance for sport integrity matters in Australia has been further strengthened with the appointment of a highly experienced nine-member Sport Integrity Australia Advisory Council.
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Perth will host the 2023 World Transplant Games in a major sporting coup for Australia.
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Vital support services will ensure senior and vulnerable Australians can access the help they need and stay connected during the holiday season.
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The health and safety of older Australians should be a priority this holiday season with families urged to keep in contact with those most in need - but to take appropriate precautions.
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The Australian Government has released the findings of the independent review into COVID-19 outbreaks at two Victorian aged care facilities: Heritage Care’s Epping Gardens and St Basil’s Home for the Aged.
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Senior Australians in regional, rural and remote areas will benefit from the single largest investment in residential aged care infrastructure in Australia’s history.
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An important education campaign will be rolled out to inform Australians ahead of the COVID-19 vaccination program.
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The Australian Government is providing $13.7 million to boost the integrity of sport in Australia through additional funding for both the National Sports Tribunal and Sport Integrity Australia’s efforts to tackle escalating, rapidly evolving integrity risks, including child safeguarding.
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The Australian Government will invest an additional $1 billion in funding to help older Australians live at home for longer.
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Young people will have more say on the issues that matter to them under a significant funding package today unveiled by the Australian Government.
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The Australian Government has announced an additional $20 million investment under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme to deliver centre-based respite services for senior Australians from diverse backgrounds.
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The Australian Government has today introduced legislation into the Parliament to support the establishment of the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) for residential aged care.
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The Australian Government will invest a further $132.2 million in its response to the Aged Care Royal Commission’s recommendations on COVID-19.
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The community of George Town has welcomed improvements at its football club, thanks to the Federal Government’s investment in community sporting infrastructure.
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Visitation guidelines for aged care will be adjusted to better protect senior Australians and those who care for them as the nation returns to COVID-normal.
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Senior South Australians, including those in aged care, are being encouraged to reach out for support as the state responds to the current COVID-19 outbreak.
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The Australian Government is ensuring senior Australians get the services and assistance they need with a $2.5 million investment to extend and expand the Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line.
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The Australian Government is providing additional incentives to encourage young people to undertake seasonal work across the country.
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The Australian Government today recognises the enormous contribution of swim coach and sports administrator, Don Talbot, AO OBE.
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Young people across Tasmania’s North-West Coast can now rely on a reinforced mental health service, ensuring better access and support for those who need it most.
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The Australian Government is backing Australia’s efforts to bring the 2027 Rugby World Cup Down Under, with an $8.8 million funding injection to support our bid to host the event and provide a major economic and tourism boost.
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The Australian Government, through Sport Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport, has locked in an investment aimed at keeping our leading sports men and women on track.
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The Australian Government is ensuring the mental health and wellbeing of young people remains a priority during a challenging time.
