Rod Young is warning the aged care sector that the Federal government focus on bringing in a surplus budget is highly likely to stall the implementation of the Productivity Commission. He states the National Disability Insurance Scheme is more likely to get the limited funding. This will mean the sector will be put back at least one year and possibly two given next year is an election year, when a balanced budget will also be vital for Labor.
Shared Care in villages: Canberra cracks the door open
A major step forward for the Shared Care model. The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing will convene online workshops with Support at Home providers to help design a pooled funding trial, slated for 2026, backed by $5.2 million in funding over three years announced by the Federal Government in December 2024.