A Whyalla aged care facility can now take new residents, after a 5 month restriction was lifted by the Department of Health and Ageing. Copperhouse Court had two sanctions imposed due to non compliance to the Aged Care Standards. They did not apply to have the second, appointment of a nurse advisor, sanction removed.
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.