Getting Older Australians Out Of Hospital and Back in Their Homes, Regaining Their Independence: $293.2 Million Transition Care
Source: Australia. Minister for Ageing. Media Release
"The Rudd Labor Government’s $293.2 million Transition Care Plan is on track and it has already helped more than 10,000 older Australians during last financial year regain their independence after a hospital stay.The Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot also officially approved the creation of the second tranche of 470 transition care places – as part of the election commitment.In the 2007-2008 financial year, 10,146 people received assistance through transition care.Research from the Department of Health and Ageing on the 2007-2008 transition care places found that 78 per cent of transition care participants had improved or maintained their functioning.And almost half (49 per cent) were able to return to the community after participating."