Governments Press Releases & Articles 126 - 130 of 696
New Aihw Report: Pathways Through Aged Care Services: A First Look
21st October 2009 -
Views: 811
A new report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) examines older people’s use of seven government-funded aged care programs, from initial program assessment to death.
A Funded National Advocacy Network For Family-carers Would Mean Real Change
20th October 2009 -
Views: 804
Yesterday’s announcement by the Rudd government of Carers Recognition Legislation suggests a lot but has little practical detail” said Mary Lou Carter, party secretary of the Carers Alliance.
Carer Recognition Legislation Is Lip Service Without Funded Carer Advocacy
19th October 2009 -
Views: 815
“The best way for the Rudd government to recognise unpaid family carers is to fund a national family-carer advocacy network Across Australia. Only then will carers know the government is serious about enhancing their quality of life.
Minister Launches Carers Australia Photo Exhibition
19th October 2009 -
Views: 759
Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot marked Carers Week today by launching the Carers Australia, 'Face of Care' photographic exhibition at Old Parliament House in Canberra.
Watchdog's In-tray Continues To Swell
16th October 2009 -
Views: 841
The Commonwealth Ombudsman 2008 - 2009 Annual Report tabled in Parliament today specifies that the majority (79%) of complaints dealt with by the Ombudsman were about the correctness, propriety or timeliness of government agency decisions or actions.
NEWS 
