The end of the long wait for elderly care in Australia?

The federal government announced a series of elderly care reforms including slashing waiting times for elderly nurse support.

The Australian federal government has announced a $4.3 billion 'Support from Home' package to help around 1.4 million older Australians seeking home care Source: AAP / AAP Image/Isabel Infantes

Tens of thousands of elderly Australians are waiting up to fifteen months to receive home care support.

More than 68,000 elderly Australians are on that waiting list, causing them to miss out on essential care when they need it most.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, September 12, 2024. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

The government said the new home care package would provide support for clinical care, such as nursing or occupational therapy, along with everyday life, such as cleaning or preparing food, bathing, dressing, or taking medication.

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