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Support at Home Program

Ariel Hameiri — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:30:45 +0000

The new Support at Home Program will start from 1st July 2025. The postponement of the Support at Home Program will allow for an extra 12 months to further refine the program design. Existing in-home care programs including the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and the Home Care Packages (HCP) Program will continue until 30th June 2025.

The 1st July 2025 start date will ensure providers have the time they need to be well prepared for the changes and avoid disruption to customers during the change process.

The Support at Home Program design will continue to be developed through:

Advice from the new Aged Care Taskforce on funding arrangements and options to make the system fair and equitable for all Australians.
A pricing study conducted by the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority to determine fair and efficient prices for home care.
A study to develop an inclusions and exclusions list for assistive technology and home modifications and advise on the assistive technology needs of older people with progressive conditions
A study into the provision of higher levels of care in the home, to support people to stay independent and in their own homes for longer.
A trial of the new integrated assessment tool, tested with up to 20,000 older people entering aged care.
A trial of an assistive technology loans program to be conducted in association with states and territories.
Continued consultation sessions with older people, their families and carers, as well as aged care providers and peak bodies.

The Department of Health and Aged Care will provide a fact sheet in the second half of 2023 to help people stay informed about the reforms to in-home aged care.

Once Lifebridge has further information we will be working with our customers to help develop our services ready for transition to the new program.

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Join us at the EXPO

Ariel Hameiri — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:31:13 +0000

You’re invited to join us at the Expo.

On July 19, we will be at the Gold Coast Seniors Health and Lifestyle Expo, at Twin Towns.

The expo is free to attend and the perfect opportunity for you to access more information, see what services are in the area and to speak directly with a wide range of organisations who can help. This year Lifebridge Australia will be doing a special presentation on Home Care Packages and navigating the Home Care Package system.

In attendance will be aged care service providers, health care professionals, travel consultants, financial planners and more.

Lifebridge Australia will be exhibiting and you will have access to speak members of our expert Aged Care team. Simply visit our stall and say hi, we would love to meet you and assist in any way possible.

While you’re there you can also enter our competition to win a Luxury Lifestyle Hamper valued at $100.

If you’re unable to make it on the day and would still like to enter our competition please click the below link.

Enter to WIN

Entry to the Expo is between 9am and 1pm, and is located at Twin Towns Services Club, Wharf Street, Tweed Heads.

For more information about the expo visit Gold Coast Seniors Health and Lifestyle website

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Community Access

Ariel Hameiri — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 07:31:48 +0000

Description:

Designed to offer a variety of fun activities, exciting places to visit and new connections, our Community Access Programs will help you to broaden your mind and increase your social circle.

Everyone is encouraged to express their ideas and suggestions for upcoming outings in the local community.

We have men’s groups, ladies groups and mixed groups.

Day: Monday – Friday
Time: 9am – 4pm
Venue: Locations determined by group participants

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