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“Look for the signs before they disappear” – Australians asked to look out for those at risk 3 Aug 2013 | 10:32 am
This National Missing Person’s Week, Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Senator Jacinta Collins, is asking Australians to look out for the signs of those at risk of going missing, and to seek appr...
Delivering Sustainable, Nationally Consistent Home Support 2 Aug 2013 | 10:40 am
The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to introduce nationally consistent fees for services delivered to older Australians and their carers through the Commonwealth Home Support Pro...
Aged Care Sector Invited to Comment on Draft Accommodation Pricing Guidelines 2 Aug 2013 | 10:11 am
The aged care sector is being encouraged to comment on draft guidelines which will promote more transparency in accommodation pricing arrangements and greater investment in the sector.
Praise for Australia’s Aged Care Workers 2 Aug 2013 | 07:48 am
Australia’s 350,000 aged care workers deserve praise for their hard work and dedication.
AIHW Report Finds Record Federal Investment in Mental Health 2 Aug 2013 | 06:29 am
An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Report reveals Australian Government spending on mental health related services has increased by an average annual rate of 9.9 per cent from 2006/0...
Government to Increase Tobacco Excise 1 Aug 2013 | 10:29 am
The Government will introduce staged 12.5 per cent increases in tobacco excise over the next four years to battle smoking-related cancer and help return the Federal Budget to surplus in 2016-17.
Government Delivers $20 Million Medicine Price Drop for Patients 1 Aug 2013 | 09:41 am
Patients will save around $20 million per year on the price of 492 brands of medicine, thanks to the Australian Government's pharmaceutical pricing policy, designed to get better value for patients an...
Aussie blood goes further 1 Aug 2013 | 07:08 am
New figures from the National Blood Authority show that blood donors can be confident their life-saving gift is going further.
Historic reforms to Australia’s aged care system start today 1 Aug 2013 | 06:33 am
Older Australians will be better supported, have more choice and better access to information under the historic reforms to aged care taking effect today.
$19.5 Million for New Cancer Facilities at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse 31 Jul 2013 | 10:14 am
The Australian Government has announced an additional $19.5 million in Government funding to the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse project at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) in Camperdown.
