Aged Care funding principles

31 August 2023

NDIS
MS Australia's submission on the proposed Aged Care Funding Principles supports fair and equitable aged care funding for older Australians with MS, stressing the need for clear information and adequate funding to meet disability-specific needs. Recommendations include an aged care improvement levy, improved financial guidance, and aligning aged care with disability services to ensure sustainable, high-quality care without requiring individuals to self-fund service shortfalls.
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MS Australia Submissions

25 August 2025

MS Australia’s submission to the Inquiry into Aged Care Service Delivery highlights the urgent need for equity in aged care for older people with disability, including MS. It calls for immediate release of 20,000 home care packages, alignment of aged care funding with NDIS levels, and inclusion of disability-specific supports in the Support at Home program.

5 May 2025

MS Australia is writing to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) in support of the request to include ocrelizumab (Ocrevus®) via subcutaneous (SC) delivery on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the treatment of people living with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
Medication Subsidy (PBAC)

1 April 2025

MS Australia has undertaken an analysis of the 2025-26 Budget to explore how it will impact the lives of people living with MS.
Budget, Aged Care

11 March 2025

MS Australia is writing to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) in support of the request to include ublituximab (Briumvi®) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the treatment of people living with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). 
Medication Subsidy (PBAC)

6 February 2025

MS Australia’s 2025-26 Pre-Budget Submission advocates for strategic investments to support over 33,300 Australians living with MS. Key funding asks include $8M for a National MS Biobank, $300M for a Neurological Research Mission, and $550K for neurological data improvements; $6.5M to expand MS nursing services, a national strategy, and training programs; Improved NDIS pricing, workforce, assistive technology, and income support; and Increased funding for disability-specific aged care services.
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Aged Care funding principles