This Outcome benefits from these linked programs as they also seek to improve the
independence of, and participation by, people with disability and carers as they age.
The Department of Health and Aged Care also has policy responsibility for
Medicare Benefits Schedule items in relation to disability.

DVA works closely with other Commonwealth entities to ensure that health and
community programs for veterans align with the mainstream health system, and to
realise effective delivery of health and community services to the veteran community.

The Department of Health and Aged Care contributes to improving the wellbeing
and social and economic participation of people with disability, their families and
carers including through the provision of relevant supports to people with disability
and NDIS participants.

Outcome 1 contributes to the linked programs above by the provision of a range of
information, services and payments on behalf of the entities listed within Australia
and where applicable, overseas.

Provide older Australians, their families, representatives and carers with reliable and trusted information about aged care services and how to access them through My Aged CareProvide improved and more consistent client outcomes, timely and high quality assessments of clients' needs and goals, appropriate referrals and equitable access to aged care services

This Outcome benefits from these linked programs as they also seek to improve the independence of, and participation by, people with disability and carers as they age. The Department of Health and Aged Care also has policy responsibility for Medicare Benefits Schedule items in relation to disability.

The Department of Health and Aged Care has policy responsibility for ageing and aged care, including the regulatory framework.

Support the provision of safe and quality care for older Australians in their choice of care through regulatory activities, collaboration with the aged care sector and consumers, as well as capacity building and awareness raising activities

This Outcome benefits from these linked programs as they also seek to improve the independence of, and participation by, people with disability and carers as they age. The Department of Health and Aged Care also has policy responsibility for Medicare Benefits Schedule items in relation to disability.

Treasury Outcome 1 contributes to the above programs by making payments to the states and territories under National Partnership agreements, National Specific Purpose Payments (SPP) and bilateral agreements that support the delivery of the programs.