A year after the Aged Care Royal Commission, the government accused of not doing enough

A year on after the Royal Commission into Aged Care released its 148 recommendations for sweeping changes of the industry, nursing groups say not enough has been done to implement them.

Protesters in Victoria demanding the federal government take action on aged care on low wages, poor work condition and and severe under-staffing Source: SBS

Highlights

• In its final report, the Royal Commission was scathing of the sector and its inability to meet the needs of elderly residents
• The report found significant evidence of neglect and Inadequate patient-to-roster ratios highlighted as a major issue at the time.
• Engagement with residents is also an area still in need of improvement according to advocates, who say many residents feel like they're not being heard

Protesters in Victoria demanded the federal government take action on low wages, poor work conditions, and severe under-staffing.