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- Grant guidelines now available for $200 million Play Our Way programGrant guidelines for the Australian Government’s $200 million Play Our Way program are now available, so applicants can begin preparing their submissions ahead of the grant round officially opening next month.
- Australia supports Pacific athletes on their journey to Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic GamesThe Australian Government, through PacificAus Sports, will partner with the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to support more than 250 athletes from 13 Pacific nations as they prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Statement on extension of consultation period for new rights-based Aged Care ActThe Australian Government has agreed to extend the consultation period on a new rights-based Aged Care Act by 3 weeks to 8 March 2024.
- Free dementia training for First RespondersThe Australian Government has launched a major initiative to ensure First Responders have the specialised skills required to help people with dementia in emergency situations.
- New members for the National Aged Care Advisory CouncilThe Albanese Government is pleased to announce the new membership of the National Aged Care Advisory Council.
- Australian Government bolsters safeguards in sportFrom playground to podium, Australians have the right to be safe while participating in sport.
- One-year on – Star Ratings highlights improved aged careA year on from its introduction, Aged Care Star Ratings has revealed a significant improvement in the quality of aged care homes across Australia.
- New members announced for the Aged Care Council of EldersThe Australian Government is pleased to announce a new term for the Aged Care Council of Elders.
- Delivering the Northside Medicare Urgent Care ClinicThe Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to Brisbane Northsiders, with the Northside Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) opening from 15 December 2023 on the corner of Gympie and Brookfield Roads.
- Have your say on the new Aged Care ActThe Australian Government is asking for feedback on the exposure draft of the new Aged Care Act – a-once-in-a-generation reform that will put older people at the centre of the aged care system.
