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Care services for rural and regional areas

The Multipurpose Service Program (MPS) is a joint Commonwealth and State/Territory initiative for rural and remote areas. It allows the local community and service providers to work together to plan and improve health and aged care services.

An MPS operates by joining the local health and aged care services under one management structure. This gives communities having difficulty supporting a range of independently run services the opportunity to develop a more coordinated and cost effective approach to service delivery.

For example, a community with an under-used hospital and limited aged care services might redirect funds to provide more home based care services, allied health services, and health education programs.

Information is available from your local medical practitioner or council.