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science26 days ago
Aged care algorithm denies higher funding to Melbourne man with motor neurone disease
An 80-year-old Melbourne man with late-stage motor neurone disease was denied increased at-home support funding after an automated assessment. His wife appealed the decision, which the Department of Aged Care upheld last month.
tass.comscience44 days ago
NDIA Appeals Tribunal Decision on Funding for Six-Year-Old with Complex Needs
The National Disability Insurance Agency has appealed an April 2025 Administrative Review Tribunal decision that reinstated more than $500,000 in annual support funding for a six-year-old girl with cerebral palsy and multiple medical conditions.
world52 days ago
Tasmanian Health Department Directed to Find $702 Million in Savings
The state budget requires the Health Department to identify $702.61 million in operational efficiencies over four years. Treasurer Eric Abetz presented the plan as part of a broader $1.47 billion reduction across government agencies.