Ageing Budget 2005-2006

This page provides access to the 2005-2006 Ageing Budget for the Department of Health and Ageing for the financial year 2005-2006 and to associated media releases and fact sheets.

Budget 2005-2006

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The Hon Julie Bishop MP
Minister for Ageing

Media Releases

The Hon Julie Bishop MP: Budget 2005-06 - More Choice, Better Aged Care Services
The Hon Julie Bishop MP & The Hon Dr Brendan Nelson MP: Extra Aged Care Nursing University Places

Ageing Fact Sheets

Fact sheet 1: Helping Australians with dementia, and their carers - making dementia a National Health Priority
Fact sheet 2: Recognising Senior Australians: Their Needs and Their Carers
Fact sheet 3: Better outcomes through consultation
Fact sheet 4: Enhancing Quality Care for Older Australians

Booklet: More Choice, Better Aged Care Services

Budget at a Glance

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