Funding for respite care
New government grants have been awarded to providers to improve respite care for people with dementia living at home. The...
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3Bridges to launch innovative respite program
Sydney-based community aged care provider 3Bridges is showcasing a promising new evidence-based program supporting individuals living with dementia and their...
Respite program expanded
An innovative support program that offers people living with dementia and their partners a respite getaway has been rolled out...
Respite program offers carers education, peer support
The national service supporting people with dementia and their care network is rolling out an education and respite program that...
Benetas wins grant to provide more respite
Benetas has won a grant from the Victorian Government to offer more hours of respite to support carers across the...
Minister announces $20m for culturally tailored respite
The government will provide almost $20 million of additional CHSP funding for tailored centre-based respite care for culturally and linguistically...
Cottage dementia respite could delay aged care for years, says study
Cottage respite may cost more than a stay in an aged care facility, but it can help people with dementia...
Intergenerational program boosts dementia friendly communities
A South Australian project that brought together seniors and primary school children has shown promise as a way of combating...
Government launches ACFA investigation into respite care
The Aged Care Financing Authority has commenced a review into the use and funding of respite care services in Australia....
Best practice flexible respite guide launched for providers
Two new resources aimed at improving the delivery and navigation of respite services for people living with dementia are now...
Online education program to help carers navigate respite system
Carers of people with dementia are being encouraged to participate in a new online education program developed by the University...
New study investigates quality of Australian respite care
Given very little is known about the quality of day respite centres, a new project will begin a conversation about...