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flag Over 3,100 elderly Australians are stuck in hospitals waiting for aged care, worsening hospital strain despite new funding.

flag Over 3,100 older Australians are stranded in public hospitals awaiting aged care placements, with the number of patients no longer needing hospital care rising 30% in five months, according to a report by state and territory health ministers. flag Queensland, NSW, and South Australia report the highest numbers, contributing to emergency department overcrowding and system strain. flag Despite a recent $25 billion federal funding boost for hospitals, ministers say resources remain insufficient and urge urgent action, citing ongoing tensions over responsibility and funding for aged care.

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