Making the case for Stretton Park

Making the case for Stretton Park

Maffra aged care facility Stretton Park is searching to further bolster care capacity and capabilities through the next stage of... Let's Stay Connected There’s no better way to stay connected with your local community than with a digital subscription to the Gippsland Times. Please subscribe or login to access all content.

West Wimmera Council latest Victorian authority to exit home care services

West Wimmera Council, located on the border of Victoria and South Australia, which spans nearly 10,000kmsq, has announced it will no longer deliver home care services due to the incoming Department of Health and Aged Care's Support at Home reforms. Only about one quarter of Victoria's local councils are estimated to still be delivering in-home care with dozens exiting in the last 12 to 24 months.   A statement from West Wimmera Council said the …

Council announces withdrawal from aged care services I Australian Rural & Regional News

West Wimmera Shire Council is withdrawing from the delivery of aged care services across the shire. Most Victorian local councils have already withdrawn from aged care services ahead of the imminent commencement of the Federal Government’s new Support at Home Program. Council’s withdrawal follows the enactment of the government’s Aged Care Act 2024, which requires all existing providers to comply with benchmarks relating to enhanced new clinical…