Supporting Long Stay Patients to Respite Funding Program - Expansion

## 🏥 WA Government Expansion of Respite Funding Program for Long Stay Patients The Department of Health (Royal Street) is seeking applications from eligible Western Australian residential aged care providers for the **Supporting Long Stay Patients to Respite Funding Program - Expansion**. This initiative, managed under Tender DoH202413697, aims to increase interim aged care options for older patients awaiting discharge from WA hospitals and transition to long-term aged care. **🎯 Scope & Deliverables:** Providers will offer short-term respite care to eligible patients. The expansion includes *specific and additional funding* to support patients awaiting State Administrative Tribunal or Guardianship decisions before moving to long-term care. Successful applicants will enter into a grant agreement adhering to the WA Department of Health Funding Agreement Terms and Conditions and the Guidelines of Grant. **📋 Eligibility Requirements:** To qualify, providers must: * Be an approved residential aged care provider under the Aged Care Act 1997. * Operate an accredited facility located in WA. * Have no sanctions from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission restricting admissions. This grant replaces the previous pilot program. An information session will be co-hosted by the Department of Health and ACCPA in the week of October 28, 2024. **📍 Location & Timeline:** This opportunity covers all regions of Western Australia (Gascoyne, Goldfields/Esperance, Great Southern, Kimberley, Mid West, Peel, Perth Metropolitan, Pilbara, South West, Wheatbelt). Applications close on **Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Perth time**. **Keywords:** Residential Aged Care, Respite Care, Long Stay Patients, Department of Health WA, Grant Funding, Interim Aged Care, Guardianship Decisions.