1 July 2005.  The new policy will apply to all new admissions and to people already in care who are not currently eligible for a residential care subsidy.  Around 5 600 additional people are expected to receive the subsidy from 1 July 2005, taking to 70% the proportion in care who receive the subsidy.  The policy is expected to cost $103 million in 2005/06, rising to $163 million in 2010 and $345 million in 2020.  Legislation to remove asset testing will be introduced later this year.  Public submissions will be called for at that time.

Newsletter Monthly Newsletter Membership Members receive regular mailouts and newsletters covering specific issues and seeking member comment, notifying any significant Goverment policy changes. Annual Conference The 3rd Annual Conference of Workability International 12th – 15th October 2004 – Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand

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