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Federal Budget delivers historic aged care reform
THE aged care sector today welcomed the Australian Government’s formal response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, which includes a record funding increase of $17.7 billion over the next four years. The Australian Aged Care…
Safety, security and support – UnitingCare Australia calls on the Government to deliver for all in Tuesday’s Budget
UnitingCare Australia is calling on the Morrison Government to use the Federal Budget to deliver for all Australians. “We know that Budgets are a statement of a government’s priorities and plans. They are an opportunity for a government to share…
New rules would target charities: Church providers speak out
The leaders of major faith-based charities have come together against changes that would target charities. The changes will mean that charities could be targeted and shut down for subjective reasons. “Our work is driven by our mission. But these…
The real test of aged care reform will be the Federal Budget
AUSTRALIA’s aged care sector expects the Federal Government to immediately commit to implementing the major recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, through the twin pillars of the upcoming Budget and a subsequent longer-term aged…
UnitingCare Australia backs calls for major aged care reform ahead of the Federal Budget
UnitingCare Australia is calling on the Morrison Government to use the May Budget to adopt the priorities for reform detailed in the new report from the Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC): Aged Care – The Way Forward. UnitingCare Australia is a member of…
Aged care – the way forward
AUSTRALIA’s aged care industry today urged the Federal Government to adopt its 15-point plan to ensure older Australians get the most benefit in the quickest time from an improved aged care system. The Australian Aged Care Collaboration, representing more…