
Australia’s Older Persons Need More Than Care
The Albanese Govt has promised a raft of much needed reforms to the Aged Care Scheme, but should we be looking for more than just

The Albanese Govt has promised a raft of much needed reforms to the Aged Care Scheme, but should we be looking for more than just

In May 2021 the Ministers Department of Health announced several planned reforms to aged care funding, with the goal to improve access, quality and capacity.

According to a media release from the Ministers Department of Health mid last year, $6.5 billion is being allocated for an additional 80,000 Home Care

“Senior Australians built our nation. They are our parents and grandparents, our founders and protectors, and they have contributed so much to our Australian communities.“

While the NDIS is a cutting edge scheme that helps fund the costs associated with disability, it doesn’t accept new participants who are over 65

It’s encouraging to see more trials of affordable mobility solutions from local councils. This seven-month trial was launched recently by Toowoomba Council, and the subsidy