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Have Your Say to the Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner
The Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner is inviting feedback from older First Nations people, families, communities, providers and stakeholders, to inform the role of the permanent Commissioner. This feedback will help to improve the quality and delivery of culturally safe care for older First Nations people. To have your say, send your feedback to [email protected] .
Schedule of Subsidies and Supplements for Aged Care
This schedule lists the daily rates for government-subsidised aged care including home care, residential care, and short-term restorative care. This also includes supplements such as dementia and cognition and veterans’ supplement, home care viability supplement, respite supplement, 24/7 nursing supplement, outbreak management support supplement, and more.
2024 ZEST Awards Nominations Open
Nominations for the ZEST Awards are now open for bringing into the limelight the unsung heroes of the community sector. The ZEST Awards are Western Sydney’s platform for recognising and celebrating the achievements of the individuals, projects and organisations who work in Western Sydney; this year the ZEST Awards will be held on Thursday 30 May 2024. You have until 12 April 2024 to nominate the exceptional work you have seen or been a part of.
Have Your Say: Home Care Study 2024
This home care study will look at home care through the eyes of those currently accessing these services, those who may decide to use them for themselves or a family member, and carers of older Australians. This survey will help this study, as it will assist providers to meet current and future needs for home care in Australia.
Have Your Say: Home Care Provider Outlook Survey 2024
Enkindle is seeking input from service providers on what their key priorities are for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and Home Care Program. The insights collected from this survey will help to improve care and create positive change.
Seeking Participants: Carer Knowledge Exchange Care to Share Podcast
The second season on the Care to Share podcast is underway, and the Carer Knowledge Exchange team are looking for culturally and linguistically diverse and Aboriginal participants to share their lived experience of caring for a loved one. The theme of these episodes will be on empowerment and resilience, focusing on ideas for the future of caring.
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