Commonwealth aged care services
The Commonwealth Department of Health provides a range of Aged Care Services through various programs to older Australians
Office for Ageing Well provides strategic advice to both state and Commonwealth government around matters relating to Commonwealth subsidised aged care, including the interface with the health sector. This includes responsibility for administering the Aged Care Assessment Program to ensure its objectives are met throughout the State.
The Commonwealth government, through the Commonwealth Department of Health has responsibility for aged care services. Further information can be found on the My Aged Care website provides information about aged care for older people, families, service providers, assessors and health professionals.