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Low-income Savings Program To Expand Nationally Through Federal Fu
16th October 2009 -
Views: 792
The funding, from the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs includes $13.5 million to expand the Saver Plus program. Saver Plus is a matched savings and financial literacy program for people on low incomes, which is currently delivered from 20 locations across Australia.
Productivity Comm Response - Private Hospitals Are Less Costly, More Efficient
15th October 2009 -
Views: 701
The Australian Private Hospitals Association welcomed todayfs release of the draft report of the Productivity Commission on the performance of Public and Private Hospitals, and warned that the Federal Government should think twice before diverting resources away from the private hospital sector.
Words Not Enough To Create Social Inclusion In Anti-poverty Week
15th October 2009 -
Views: 725
“A vision for a socially inclusive Australia must include a decent safety net for people who fall on hard times”, said Kate Beaumont, President of the National Welfare Rights Network (NWRN) today.
New Aihw Report: Aged Care Packages In The Community 2007-08
15th October 2009 -
Views: 703
Just over 46,500 Australian Government aged care packages were available as at 30 June 2008, nearly 4,000 more than for the previous year, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
When Love Is Not Enough
13th October 2009 -
Views: 830
“One gets an inkling into the level of care needed by Aaron when even with enormous government support, the foster family caring for Aaron collapsed after six months. Inflexible policy is forcing families into unpalatable decisions which tear the family apart.
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