Applications open for aged care homes interested in providing after-hours medication for residents

Providing necessary medications to sick residents in aged care homes can be especially challenging during the night, on weekends or at other times when pharmacies are closed. Residents who develop a fever or experience illness-related pain after-hours often have to be transferred to a hospital emergency department – an experience which can be lengthy and … Continued

Grants available to upgrade telehealth in residential aged care homes

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) invites all residential aged care homes (RACHs) in its catchment to apply for grants of up to $20,000 (ex. GST) to upgrade virtual consultation facilities and technology. The grants, funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, will enable residents to access clinically appropriate primary health care … Continued

Strengthening Medicare – General Practice Grants Program

Registrations are now open for the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care’s Strengthening Medicare – General Practice Grants Program. Eligible practices will receive one-off grants of up to $50,000, depending on size. Grants can be used for innovation, training, equipment, and minor capital works to improve digital health capability, infection prevention and accreditation. … Continued