'People Are Dying on the Waitlist': Push for Urgent Support Packages to Age at Home

'People are dying on the waitlist': Push for urgent support packages to age at home

The government is under pressure to fund at least 20,000 new at-home care packages for older Australians who need additional support, after the implementation of sweeping sector-wide aged care reforms were postponed.

Independents unite to demand home support for 20,000 after aged care delay

Australia's independents in the new parliament have joined forces to press for 20,000 home care packages from July 1 as delay affects 83,000 elderly waiting.

The elderly need community care

There is a call from Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw to integrate trained people into the landscape of health care treatment, towards looking after the elderly in communities.    She made the plea during her contribution in the Lower House to the establishment of a palliative care facility in Coverley.

HammondCare Releases ‘We Do’ Campaign To Help With The Complex Health Needs Of Australia’s Aging Population

An estimated 433,300 Australians live with dementia, demonstrating the importance of the initiative from the charity.