Consumer Directed Care
Consumer Directed Care Evaluation
Consumer Directed Care is a form of care for older people that gives them a greater say in, and more control over, the design and delivery of community care services provided to them and their carers.
An evaluation of the Consumer Directed Care initiative was undertaken by KPMG, on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. The evaluation commenced in early 2011 and finished in January 2012.
This report provides the findings of the evaluation of the Consumer Directed Care Initiative:
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Media releases
- Delivering More Aged Care Places For Eastern Melbourne
- $25 Million for accommodation for aged and disadvantaged
- Christmas message – remember to check in on your elderly relatives and neighbours
- 6,500 more aged care places for older Australians
- Boost for Home and Community Care in Western Australia
Program/Initiatives
- Encouraging Better Practice in Aged Care
- Getting assistance from an SDAP Panel Member
- Service Development Assistance Panel Program Glossary
- Service Development Assistance Panel - FAQ
- Service Development Assistance Panel (SDAP) - Information and Forms
Publications
- Delirium Care Pathways
- Interim Evaluation of the Northern Territory Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Aged Care Workforce Development Projects
- Australian Government response to Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration Report: Residential and Community Aged Care in Australia
- Comprehensive scoping study on the use of assistive technology by frail older people living in the community
- Australian Government Directory of Services for Older People 2011
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