Aged care
Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) aims to improve access to both high-quality healthcare for all aged care residents in our community.
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Supporting a sustainable system
We take the health, social and functional needs of our community into consideration in all our aged care programs and services, from program planning and design through to the commissioning process.
Our work in aged care is addressing the recommended reforms set out by the Australian Government Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
Aged care reforms
The final report into Aged Care Quality and Safety in February 2021 prompted the Australian Government to commit to a $17.7 billion reform package over the next five years, with a focus on five key areas:
- Home care
- Residential aged care services and sustainability
- Residential aged care quality and safety
- Workforce
- Governance
These reforms will build a sustainable and person-centred system for our rapidly ageing population, by delivering more choice, easier access and better healthcare.
Learn about our aged care work
Use the links below to find more information on our work to deliver high-quality healthcare for all aged care residents within the catchment area we support.
After-hours planning for residential aged care homes
Care finder program
Dementia care pathways for health professionals
The Dementia Directory
Telehealth support for residential aged care homes
Better Lives For Residents Through Innovative Education
If you are a clinician interested in working in Residential Aged Care Facilities or a General Practitioner working with Residential Aged Care Facilities, please contact us.