51,000 Australians on waiting lists for home care packages due to demand exceeding availability.
Longer wait times for Australian home care packages have doubled, with 51,000 people now on waiting lists. Demand exceeds the number of available packages, driven by an aging population, increased living costs, and preference for home care. The Royal Commission on Aged Care Quality and Safety has recommended improvements, but the federal government has not fully implemented its suggestions, leading to health deterioration, family strain, and increased hospital admissions.
June 11, 2024
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