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Health Care Homes program

Health Care Homes is a new program designed to coordinate healthcare for people with long-term, complex health conditions.

Mental health care plan

A mental health care plan is a plan for people with a mental health disorder created by your doctor, outlining the goals for your treatment.

Respite care for people with younger onset dementia

Trusted information about respite care for people with younger onset dementia, including health care plans, mental health care plans and care assessments

Planning for the future with younger onset dementia

Information about planning for the future with younger onset dementia, including how to manage financial, legal and medical affairs.

Younger onset dementia

People under 65 can develop so-called younger onset dementia. Learn about planning, legal rights and respite care for people with early onset dementia.

Hospital discharge planning

Hospital discharge planning aims to make sure that once you leave hospital you continue to get the right healthcare from the right people. Read more.

Thinking about your death can make life easier

Australians are being urged to plan for when they need medical help but can't speak for themselves. 'Advance care planning' ensures your values and wishes are respected in life or death situations.