Monash Division of General Practice
Aged Care
Search
 

Background Information

It has been recognised that many aged care homes are finding it increasingly difficult to keep the services of GPs. There is evidence that:

  • The proportion of GPs providing services to aged care homes is shrinking.
  • At the same time, the needs of residents, especially in high care, are becoming increasingly complex.

The Aged Care Access Initiative, aims to improve access to Primary Care, both GP and Allied Health services, for residents of approved Aged Care facilities.

The Monash Aged Care Program supports, and is supported by, approved aged care homes within the Division Boundaries

 

Rosstown Warrawee Brimlea Spurway
Bentleigh Manor St Michaels Claremont Loganville
Betheden Lexington Mooraleigh Springvale Private
Fronditha (Steyi/Pronia/Galina) Ripplebrook Clarinda Lauriston

For further information on Aged Care contact the Division.

Resources

Online Resources

Ageing Research Online
Department of Human Services (State Government)
Publications, resources, newsletter, professional development resources, links to other useful organisations and information on the current redevelopments.

Aged and Community Care - Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Services
Provides regular newsletters, online publications and recent announcements about aged care policy and programs.

Medicare link for Aged Care MBS items

Aged Care Funding Instrument - current as at March 2008

Website for Elderly Greek Patients

 

Monash Division Resources

The resources section of this site provides an up to date listing of Aged Care resources