Senate Inquiry Hears Home Care Wait Lists Hit 200k, People Die Waiting

Senate inquiry hears home care wait lists hit 200k, people die waiting

Aged care crisis: Senate inquiry uncovers true scale of wait lists. Government under pressure to release home care packages to thousands of elderly waiting.

Aged Care Minister Sam Rae: Senator David Pocock weaponising Home Care Packages

With almost 100,000 older Australians waiting up to 15 months to receive their correct level of Home Care Package, Aged Care Minister Sam Rae has accused Independent Senator David Pocock of using cases of hardship for political currency. In two ABC interviews, Minister Rae has said he was "disappointed" in Senator Pocock's approach. On ABC Sydney last week, after facing questioning from disgruntled listeners, some of whom had been waiting months…

AMA submission to the Senate inquiry into Aged Care Service Delivery

The AMA provided comment into the senate inquiry into aged care service delivery. We raised concerns about the implications of delaying the Support at Home program and sufficient packages for those who need them due to funding restrictions. Delays in accessing the care they need risk exacerbating critical gaps in care for older Australians. Missed opportunities for early intervention may result in an escalation of care needs, increasing pressure…

‘They weren’t ready:’ Minister defends HCP delays - Aged Care Insite

Senator David Pocock is once again increasing the pressure on the Albanese government in his demand for more Home Care Packages for older Australians. The Independent Senator tabled a motion on Wednesday calling for the release of 20,000 Home Care Packages prior to the commencement of the new Aged Care Act on November 1. This comes just days before the Senate Inquiry into aged care service delivery is due to hold a public hearing on Friday. The …