Want to know more about the Australian aged care sector?
These links will help.
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Glasshouse & Maleny Country News – Online edition:
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Sunshine Valley Gazette – Online edition: https://www.sunshinevalleygazette.com.au/read-paper-online
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My Aged Care
“The Australian Government’s My Aged Care contact centre and website is your starting point to access a range of aged care services.” -
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
“Authoritative information and statistics to promote better health and wellbeing.”
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Aged care reform
“The aged care system in Australia is being reformed to ensure it is the best possible system, now and into the future.”
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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) https://www.ndis.gov.au/
“The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the new way of providing support for Australians with disability, their families and carers."
Resources
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Service Availability Register
https://www.serviceavailabilityregister.com.au/
“This site lists the community service providers across Queensland, the services they provide, their location and when they are able to accept new clients.”
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Home Care Package fee estimator
http://www.myagedcare.gov.au/fee-estimator/home-care/form
“This tool is provided as a guide for your general information only. It can help you estimate the fees and payments you may be asked to pay while receiving a home care package.”
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Aged Care Complaints Commissioner
https://www.agedcarecomplaints.gov.au/
“The Aged Care Complaints Commissioner provides a free service for anyone to raise their concerns about the quality of care or services being delivered to people receiving aged care services subsidised by the Australian Government.”
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My Aged Care Non-English Speaking Resources
https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/accessible-all#translating