The Government has agreed an extension through to 31 December 2022 of key COVID-19 supports currently provided to the aged care sector. Additional funding has also been committed to the Aged Care Support Program extension grant to ensure current and future claims can be met. The Government will continue to review and adjust the COVID-19 response in aged care according to expert advice. The extended supports include:
• Extension of supply through the National Medical Stockpile
• Extension of access to RATs for residential aged care homes
• Aged Care Support Program Extension Grant – additional funding
• Continued pathology in-reach testing in residential aged care
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