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Statement on Netball Australia funding
Netball is an intrinsic part of Australian sport and that is why the Australian Government already provides almost $4m in annual funding to support the Diamonds and participation initiatives.Support at Home to be rolled out in two stages
The new Support at Home Program will be delivered in two stages to minimise disruption and ensure continuity of care for older people.New board directors for Australian Sports Foundation
The Australian Government today announces the three-year appointment of four Directors to the Australian Sports Foundation Board.Dementia care respite grants to help older Australians and their carers
The Australian Government is providing more than $27 million in grant funding for innovative approaches to respite care for older Australians living with dementia and their carers.$135m for rural and remote aged care services
The Albanese Government is investing $135 million in infrastructure grants to support aged care providers operating in rural and remote areas.Minister for Aged Care and Sport - speech - 31 October 2023
Read the transcript of Minister Wells' speech to the Australian Sports Commission's World Class to World Best conference.Minister for Aged Care and Sport - speech - 27 October 2023
Read the transcript of Minister Wells' speech to the Aged and Community Care Providers Association.Government continues significant COVID-19 support for aged care
The Australian Government is providing $318 million to continue COVID-19 support for residential aged care homes.Challenging architects and designers to reimagine the future of aged care homes
The Australian Government has today launched a design ideas competition to test the draft National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines, developed to help aged care homes better meet the needs of residents.Mandatory care minutes boost care levels for older people in Australia
From today, aged care homes must deliver a sector average of 200 care minutes per resident per day, including 40 minutes of registered nurse care.Strengthening global ties through sport
Australia and France continue to strengthen their positive and longstanding relationship, with the signing of a new Declaration of Intent to increase sporting cooperation.Minister for Aged Care and Sport – interview on Radio France Internationale – 21 September 2023
Read the transcript of Minister Wells's interview about her official visit to France, global sport, FIFA World Cup, and Rugby World Cup.Minister for Aged Care and Sport – interview on Associated Press Television Network – 20 September 2023
Read the transcript of Minister Wells's interview about Brisbane Olympics/Paralympics, Commonwealth Games, gender equity, and the FIFA World Cup bid.Improving quality of life through accommodation design
The Albanese Government is seeking feedback on the draft National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines.Dr Michelle Gallen appointed CEO of the National Sports Tribunal
The Australian Government has appointed former elite swimmer and international sports law expert, Dr Michelle Gallen, as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Sports Tribunal.Free training to deliver better food and nutrition in aged care
The Albanese Government is ensuring older Australians have tasty and nutritious food in aged care thanks to a free training program for aged care cooks and chefs.Wheely good fun: AusBike for children
The Albanese Government is investing more than $2 million in the national rollout of AusBike so more children can enjoy the mental and physical health benefits of outdoor exercise.Australian Government boosts Paralympic talent search for Brisbane 2032
The Albanese Government has provided almost half a million dollars to boost the program that uncovered Paralympic champions like Rowan Crothers and Paige Greco.Participating institutions grow under the National Redress Scheme
Several organisations, including Gymnastics Australia, have been declared participating institutions under the National Redress Scheme.Securing a sporting legacy for women and girls
The Albanese Government is proud to announce one of Australia’s biggest comprehensive investments in women’s sports, with funding and reforms to help more women play sport, and ensure more Australians are able to cheer on our phenomenal sports stars on free-to-air television.Nurses are back in nursing homes
The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to put nurses back into nursing homes.Hotline to report food quality in aged care now live
Australians now have a simple and efficient way to report food concerns in aged care, with the launch of a dedicated Food, Nutrition and Dining Unit hotline at the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.Release of the Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
I welcome Mr David Tune’s independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. The full report is now available on the Department of Health and Aged Care’s website.Albanese Government investing $40 million in short-term therapy and support for older people
2,000 older people in Australia will now be able to access the Transition Care Programme (TCP) over the next two years, with the Albanese Government today announcing a $40 million investment to extend current temporary TCP places beyond 30 June 2023.Minister for Aged Care and Sport – Interview on ABC Insiders – 11 June 2023
Read the transcript of the Minister Wells' interview with David Speers about the Aged Care Taskforce, workforce and labour agreements.
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