federal budget
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May- 2026 -18 MayPolicy & Reform
Australians wait 12 months for aged care
A new federal report shows older Australians are now waiting more than a year for aged care support, with experts…
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18 MayDementia
“More to be done” for dementia
Dementia experts have welcomed the federal government’s funding boost for specialist programs but warn it must be matched by stronger,…
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14 MayFunding
Budget 2026/27: Major gaps remain in aged care
Aged care providers and advocates have welcomed major Budget investments, including free personal care services and expanded dementia support, while…
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11 MayFunding
Federal Budget: Everything we know so far
Strengthening the economy, tackling intergenerational inequity and building Australia’s resilience are among the key themes of the government’s forthcoming federal…
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Mar- 2025 -27 MarchPolicy & Reform
Federal Budget: $2.6bn for wages and $291.6m for aged care not good enough says opposition
On Tuesday night, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered his fourth federal budget, which, as expected, focuses heavily on the delivery of…
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27 MarchPolicy & Reform
“Should not be rushed”: Peaks express post-budget concerns for reform rollout
As the deadline for the new Aged Care Act is drawing ever closer, providers are under increasing pressure to adapt.…
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May- 2024 -16 MayIndustry News
Budget ’24: $2.2bn invested into aged care
The 2024-25 Federal Budget was revealed by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Tuesday night, with aged care cited as a funding…
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9 MayIndustry News
Calls for more support for older Australians ahead of federal budget
Two peak bodies for older Australians are calling on the Victorian government to fund programs for the ageing population as…
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6 MayOpinion
What regional aged care requires from the Federal budget – opinion
Next week, the Government will reveal their hand on whether they will honour the Aged Care Taskforce recommendations and back…
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Nov- 2022 -7 NovemberSpecialty
Aged care industry still fighting for fairness following budget
This article was submitted before the pay rise decision made by the Fair Work Commission on Friday 6th. It’s been…
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May- 2021 -6 MayAged Care Royal Commission
What one aged care message should government hear ahead of its next budget?
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said the government would detail much of its response to the Royal Commission into Aged…
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May- 2011 -10 May
Mental health funds to ‘transform sector’
Tonight’s budget announcements are expected to include a boost to mental health funding. A mental health expert predicts a new…