22 March 2008
JE08/21
The Federal Government today announced it will deliver on its election commitment to provide $300 million in zero real interest loans for aged care providers to build or expand aged care beds in areas of “high need”.
The plan is expected to create 2,500 permanent residential aged care places in areas of “high need” such as regional and “undersupplied” areas. This is about finding new ways to get proven providers – through low cost finance – to establish aged care services in areas where they were previously unlikely to invest. It is also about preparing Australia for the challenges of the 21st century and our nation’s long-term needs.
Federal Cabinet recently approved the delivery plan of the zero real interest loans.
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SOURCE: healthdeptAus
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Every bit of funding on aged care helps. Many countries are facing the problem of increasing number of older persons, requiring a whole range of social services. Increasing the number of beds in nursing home is only one measure to tackle the problem.
More must be done to ensure that there are sufficient carers in nursing homes. Shortage of staff is often found to be a contributing factor to elder abuse in nursing homes.
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