MINISTER for Aged Care, Ken Wyatt, yesterday announced 475 Short-Term Restorative Care places, described as "an innovative new form of flexible aged care that will help older people remain in their own homes for longer after injury or illness".
Wyatt said $34.7 million in funding for the program would help patients manage daily tasks and maintain their independence, offering short term care packages of up to eight weeks to help them get back on their feet.
More information on the new funding package is at health.gov.au.
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