Health & Ageing
National Respite for Carers Program
The National Respite for Carers Program is one of several initiatives designed to support and assist relatives and friends caring at home for people who are unable to care for themselves because of chronic illness, disability or frailty.
Website: National Respite for Carers Program
Aged Care Funding
The Australian Government is implementing a national $1.6 billion package of reforms that will ensure older Australians can continue to experience quality, choice and affordability in aged care.
Website: Aged Care Funding
Improved Services for People with Drug and Alcohol Problems and Mental Illness Initiative
The Improved Services measure aims to build the capacity of non-government drug and alcohol treatment services to effectively address and treat coinciding mental illness and substance abuse. This initiative forms part of the Australian Government's national $1.9 billion Mental Health Reform Package and contribution to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) National Action Plan on Mental Health 2006 - 2011.
Website: Improved Services for People with Drug and Alcohol Problems and Mental Illness Initiative
