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Helen just wants to stay at home, but aged care computer says no

The assessment tool classified her case as not urgent, delaying funding that would provide about 15 hours of care a week.

Summary by The Border Mail
Helen Parkinson, 85, fears aged care despite level four approval. Discover how an algorithm deemed her case not urgent, impacting her independence.

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Helen just wants to stay at home, but aged care computer says no

Helen Parkinson, 85, fears aged care despite level four approval. Discover how an algorithm deemed her case not urgent, impacting her independence.

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The Border Mail broke the news on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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