The focus of the upcoming 2021/2022 Federal Budget is aged care reform with Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg announcing an extra $798.3 million to support carers of the aged. We’ve recapped Carers Australia’s factsheet below with what you need to know as a carer and how the 2021/2022 Budget will affect you. What’s changing in aged care? An extra 40,000 Home Care Packages to beRead more
Carers may now be eligible to register for the COVID-19 vaccine as the Federal Government commences its vaccine roll-out. Carers may be eligible for the vaccine if they care for: A resident of an aged care facility or residential disability accommodation who was eligible under Phase 1a. A person 50 years and over who isRead more
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