Swan Hill Rural City Council has decided to transition from community-based aged care services by June next year.
Mayor Les McPhee says the decision came as many councils across Victoria are deciding their future and focus as they respond to the national reform of the aged care service system.
The council will work with the Commonwealth to formalise at least one appropriate provider and agree on a transition end date.
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Mildura Rural City Council last year announced it was transitioning out of delivering aged and disability home support services.
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