Elderly migrants waiting the longest after approval for aged care

A hazard sign warning drivers of elderly members crossing the street is seen in Kensington, Melbourne, Saturday, March 30, 2019. Aged Care stock for federal budget. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

Göçmen toplumlardan gelen yaşlılar için bakım almak çok daha zor. Source: AAP

While there's more money for aged care, a new report shows many older Australians are struggling to access services. Many of those most affected are people from migrant backgrounds who prefer home-based care, but may wait almost three years for services.



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