Action description:
Targeted capital investment to enable four National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care services to rebuild aged care buildings, supporting culturally safe care to older First Nations people, enabling them to enjoy long and healthy lives. This funding is provided through the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program.
Priority reform:
Priority Reform Two
Outcome:
Outcome 01
Status:
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?:
Yes
Indicators:
All-cause mortality, Rates of accessing/utilisation of health services
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Health and Aged Care
Resourcing:
$115 million over four years to rebuild ageing infrastructure to better support culturally safe care for First Nations elders
Delivery timeframe:
A 2021-22 Grant Opportunity resulted in entering into grant agreements with four NATSIFAC Services to years to rebuild ageing infrastructure in Port Augusta SA, Morningside Qld, Wadeye and Kaltukatjara NT. Rebuilds are expected to be completed by 30 June 2025.
Agency:
Department of Health and Aged Care