Government under pressure over home package data
The federal government has come under pressure for its “woeful” inactivity on releasing home care package data at a key aged...
budget 2018
Budget: Government allocates $64 million to NDIS jobs fund
The Federal Government will set up a jobs and market fund to stimulate the development of disability provider markets in...
Budget: New programs in community mental health and exercise target seniors
A mental health service to tackle social isolation and grants to boost participation in sport are among new measures announced...
Budget: Treasurer expands government’s reverse mortgage scheme to full pensioners
The Turnbull Government is seeking to boost the retirement incomes of asset-rich, cash-poor pensioners by expanding the eligibility of the...
Budget: Additional home care packages, reablement trial for home support
The Federal Government will release an extra 14,000 high-level home care packages over four years in a bid to address...