Community and not-for-profit organisations can apply for almost $5 million worth of federal grants to set up local services aimed at boosting the physical and mental health of informal carers.
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Applications open for NATSIFAC home care funding
Applications are open for home care providers in remote and regional areas of the country to expand or establish services under the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program, or NATSIFAC.
$2 million for elder abuse prevention and advocacy
State and territory advocacy organisations are set to benefit from $2 million of federal funds to help combat elder abuse.
Peaks call for $735 million a year to bridge funding gaps
The three aged care peak bodies have jointly called for a focus on aged care funding in the five upcoming Federal by-elections.
ACAR to open 2 July with rural and remote focus
The application round for new residential aged places will open next month with aged care in rural, regional and remote communities named as the priority areas, the government has announced.
Department stipulates new reporting requirements to track progress on wellness
Commonwealth Home Support Program providers will be required to submit an annual wellness report under new funding conditions detailed by the Department of Health this week.
Key considerations when negotiating package spending
From dog grooming to roof repairs, providers are receiving a wide range of consumer requests for home care spending.
Provider groups call for an ‘adjustment payment’
Aged care peak bodies have jointly called for an urgent funding boost for the residential aged sector following the release of new data this week that shows an increase in the number of facilities running at a loss.
CHSP under pressure as some clients exceed intended number of services
Some 6 per cent or 50,000 aged care clients access more than five Commonwealth Home Support Program services, unpublished data from the Department of Health shows.
Why low home mods quotes could be costly
The focus on value-for-money criteria in home modification schemes is having some unintended consequences, writes Dr Andrew Martel.
Federal funding boost for home delivered meals
The Minister for Aged Care Ken Wyatt has announced an additional $8 million in funding for 232 meals providers through the Commonwealth Home Support Program.
Profits up but full effects of ACFI changes not yet known, says ACFA
For-profit and metropolitan providers continue to outperform other operators and financial performance across the board is strong with profit and investment up, according to the Aged Care Financing Authority.
Innovation grants focus on improving indigenous home care
A first-of-its kind project exploring the role of remote community art centres in connecting Aboriginal people to aged care services and the development of a culturally sensitive home care service are among the community care projects to share in $34 million in government funding.
Consultation opens on next stage of community aged care reform
The Federal Government has released a public discussion paper seeking sector feedback on the move to an integrated care at home program.
