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Extending MBS mental health support for aged care residents
The Australian Government is expanding eligibility for the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) initiative. Find out more.
Aged care outbreaks decline as efforts focus on prevention and recovery
As COVID-19 case numbers in aged care continue to fall in Victoria in line with the fall in community transmission, the Response Centre is shifting gear to focus on prevention and recovery, including returning residents to their homes, whilst continuing to support facilities with existing outbreaks.
Response Centre marks 7 weeks in operation
In its first 7 weeks of operations, the Victorian Aged Care Response Centre has worked at rapid pace to deploy much-needed resources and expand operational capacity as part of its robust effort to stabilise Victoria’s residential aged care sector.
Australian first – aged care hub network rolled out in record time
In an Australian first, the federal government has established the Victorian Aged Care Response Centre and a health services hub network which unifies the efforts of the public and private health systems.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the national COVID-19 response for residential aged care facilities
AHPPC recognised early in the COVID-19 pandemic that residents of RACFs were particularly vulnerable, and at risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Accordingly, the health and wellbeing of this population has been in the deliberations of the AHPPC throughout the pandemic.
Reinforcement of Australia's aged care sector
The Australian Government will scale up aged care support programs in Victoria and across Australia with an additional $171.5 million to boost a new COVID-19 response plan agreed by all states and territories at National Cabinet today.
Financial support for aged care providers directly impacted by COVID-19
Two funding grants are available to help aged care providers manage the financial impact of COVID-19. Find out about the grants, how they are different and understand which ones you can apply for.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 10 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 10 August 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer opinion piece on the Community transmission of COVID-19 into aged care
An opinion piece from Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd AM about on the Community transmission of COVID-19 into aged care.
Strong start in the national response to Victorian aged care pandemic
A media release from the Victorian Aged Care Response Centre about the strong start in the national response to Victorian aged care pandemic.
St Basil’s aged care residents transferred to hospital
A media release from the Victorian Aged Care Response Centre about the transfer of St Basil's aged care residents to hospital.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) update to residential aged care facilities about minimising the impact of COVID-19
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) to update residential aged care facilities about minimising the impact of COVID-19.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) advice on residential aged care facilities
Advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) for residential aged care facilities about minimising the impact of COVID-19.
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