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Jackie French named 2015 Senior Australian of the Year
Best-selling children’s author and literacy advocate Jackie French, was named the 2015 Senior Australian of the Year.
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The Hon Scott Morrison MP, Minister for Social Services
The Hon Scott Morrison was appointed the Minister for Social Services on 23 December 2014.
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Have your say on NDIS quality and safeguards
The Australian and state and territory governments are working together to develop a new national quality and safeguarding framework for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
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'Let's talk about changes to aged care' videos
As part of the 'Let's talk about changes to aged care' campaign, there is a series of videos available for you to view. The videos present real life stories and experiences of older people and carers in residential and home care.
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Released: A blueprint for welfare reform
Minister for Social Services, the Hon. Scott Morrison today released the Final Report of the Reference Group on Welfare Reform, A New System for Better Employment and Social Outcomes.
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Government releases the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Childcare and Early Childhood Learning
Today the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Scott Morrison MP has released the final report of the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Childcare and Early Childhood Learning.
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Sector briefings for the 2015 aged care changes
Commencing 3 March 2015, the Department will be holding a series of briefings around the country regarding the 1 July 2015 changes.
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Government response to the Dementia Forum Report
The first Ministerial Dementia Forum, Dementia Care - Core Business for Aged Care was held on 11 September 2014.
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Consultation: Proposed Changes to Financial Reporting for Providers of Residential and Home Care
The Department has released a discussion paper on the proposed changes to financial and prudential reporting requirements for residential and home care. Submissions are due by close of business on Friday 27 February 2015.
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