New National Information Line for the Aged
Recently, there have been changes to the Labor Government’s National Health Reform with the introduction of a new National Information Line - 1800 200 422 - which provides easier access to information about aged care.
The new information line provides one central number for the public to access information about aged care. Along with the information line is a revamped aged care website (www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au) which provides easier access and updated information for those sourcing information about aged care services.
“More than 1.2 million older Australians rely on aged care and with this number only set to grow as our population ages, it’s important we make practical improvements that take the confusion out of navigating a system that so many Australians rely upon,” Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, said.
Over the next three years, we will see further changes that improve the services available to the aged. This includes the provision of information, assessment and care teams towards which $36.8 billion is being invested.
Jewish Care CEO, Bill Appleby, says, “We support this government project to be more responsive through increasing the scope and accessibility to aged care services. As a community organisation, we endorse this new initiative as it provides the much needed support to older people, which is in line with our mission and vision in assisting the aged within our community.”
The new information line provides one central number for the public to access information about aged care. Along with the information line is a revamped aged care website (www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au) which provides easier access and updated information for those sourcing information about aged care services.
“More than 1.2 million older Australians rely on aged care and with this number only set to grow as our population ages, it’s important we make practical improvements that take the confusion out of navigating a system that so many Australians rely upon,” Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, said.
Over the next three years, we will see further changes that improve the services available to the aged. This includes the provision of information, assessment and care teams towards which $36.8 billion is being invested.
Jewish Care CEO, Bill Appleby, says, “We support this government project to be more responsive through increasing the scope and accessibility to aged care services. As a community organisation, we endorse this new initiative as it provides the much needed support to older people, which is in line with our mission and vision in assisting the aged within our community.”