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Follow the links below to find information on residential care facilities for older people, including hostels, nursing homes and retirement villages.
For information on the accreditation and licensing of residential and other aged care facilities, go to the Aged Care Licensing and Accreditation [HealthInsite Topic Page].
Updated February 2008
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Media release. Maintaining quality of care for Bridgewater residents
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, has announced that Uniting Aged Care will temporarily take over the management of the Bridewater Aged Care facility in Melbourne, allowing the Administrators to focus on investigating the financial affairs of the former approved provider of the home and to continue to seek a sale of the facility.
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Jul 2008
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Media release. $2m funding for psychogeriatric research
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Government is providing $2 million in research funding to assist in the study of the care and treatment of people with psychogeriatric conditions in aged care homes.
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Jun 2008
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Media release. Minister praises WA Jewish aged care service
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot, visited the Perth Jewish Aged Home Society at Dianella on 10 June and praised the centre for its work with people with dementia; its safe environment; and the special care provided by staff and volunteers.
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Jun 2008
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Media release. Minister outlines payment plan for Bridgewater staff
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot today officially outlined the Federal Government's financial support plan for the 156 staff at the Bridgewater Aged Care facility in Melbourne.
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Jun 2008
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Media release. Zero real interest loans applications close on June 6
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, has reminded aged care providers to apply for the Zero Real Interest Loans as the application round closes on June 6. The $300 million plan is expected to create 2,500 permanent residential aged care places in areas of high need such as regional and undersupplied areas.
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May 2008
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Media release. More aged care places for NSW
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, has announced that 2,091 additional aged care beds worth $74.8 million a year in recurrent funding have been allocated across New South Wales as part of the 2007 Aged Care Approval Round.
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Apr 2008
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Too young for aged care
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Consumers' Health Forum of Australia (CHF)
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People with Younger Onset Dementia have special needs. In particular, it's wrong at many levels for them to be housed in aged care residences.
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Apr 2008
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Media release. Better protection for frail aged Australians
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, has outlined a range of tough new measures to improve quality to protect frail and aged Australians.
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Mar 2008
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