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Policy convergence: restructuring long-term care in Australia and the UK
- Authors:
- GIBSON Diane, MEANS Robin
- Journal article citation:
- Policy and Politics, 29(1), January 2001, pp.43-58.
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
Australia and the UK have historically had very different systems of long-term care for older people and others. Recent restructuring has led to interesting convergences of those systems, largely, the authors argue. because of the limited set of policy levers available to reformers in both countries.
Reforming aged care in Australia: change and consequence
- Author:
- GIBSON Diane
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Policy, 25(2), April 1996, pp.157-179.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
For the last ten years, the Australian system of services for frail elderly people has been undergoing significant reforms. The Aged Care Reform Strategy in 1985 marks a time of considerable change, particularly with regard to the residential sector. This article is concerned with the policy responses which emerged under the Strategy, and their impact on aged care service delivery in Australia.