ACFA Report on Respite for Aged Care Recipients

This 2018 report by the Aged Care Financing Authority (ACFA) found that more people are using residential respite care. It outlines concerns about how respite care places are allocated and recommends actions.

This report includes the: 

  • aims of respite care in aged care 
  • issues raised in consultations, including issues related to: 
    • access 
    • residential respite care 
    • respite care in the community 
    • wellbeing of carers 
    • consumer choice 
  • recommendations of ACFA 

ACFA Report on Respite for Aged Care Recipients

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Report
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General public
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English
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