People living with a progressive disease will be able to remain at home as their health deteriorates due to changes in government rules.
Health minister Mark Butler announced the Aged Care Rules would be changed to recognise motor neurone disease (MND) as a discrete condition that needed urgent priority for Support at Home packages.
The Support at Home program is generally used for older people to allow them to live at home for longer. It includes assistive technology and home modifications, along with nursing care and end-of-life services.
"Motor neurone disease is a cruel and fast-moving condition, and our care systems need to respond with the urgency it demands. Whether it's aged care or the NDIS, our job is to get the right support to people when they need it - not after," Mr Butler said.
