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Home and Community Care Act |
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Year Implemented: 1985 Type of legislation: Social insurance |
For more information go to:
· Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (Australian government web site) |
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Description of program: Introduced basic home maintenance and support services for frail older people, people under 65 years of age with moderate to severe disability and their carers. Services provided under the Home and Community Care Program are jointly funded by the Commonwealth (Federal) government (60%) and the state and territory governments (40%).
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