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The Australian health system | Australian Government Department of . . . 6% by non-government organisations; Health spending was about 10% of gross domestic product This means $1 in every $10 spent in Australia went to health The Australian Government usually funds most of the spending for medical services and subsidised medicines It also funds most of the $5 5 billion spent on health research in Australia in
What we did about COVID-19 from 2020 to 2023 | Australian Government . . . The Australian Government put together a team of widely respected clinicians and expert committees to advise on and assist with the COVID-19 response Policies and procedures We put in place funding measures and plans to tackle the pandemic We created plans specific to sectors, such as aged care, to ensure all Australians were covered See the:
Aged care | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care Visit the My Aged Care website to find information about how to access aged care services You can apply for an assessment online and search for local aged care providers that meet your needs You can also call 1800 200 422 Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm
Monitoring and reporting on COVID-19 | Australian Government Department . . . A snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care homes nationally is available in the COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities report Daily COVID-19 active outbreaks in aged care homes, 15 Dec 2021 to 07 May 2025
Alcohol | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care Alcohol is a drug that affects your body – how you think, feel and behave Drinking too much can affect your health and disrupt your life Learn about guidelines to reduce your risk Find help to reduce your own drinking or support someone close to you
Star Ratings for residential aged care | Australian Government . . . Contact If you are an older person, family member or carer who would like to speak with someone about Star Ratings, call the My Aged Care Contact Centre on 1800 200 422 from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm Saturday