Adopting NZ’s aged care blueprint could be Australia’s salvation: podcast

If Australia wants to prepare for a rapidly ageing population and fix the unsustainability of the sector, we need to look at alternative approaches, said Ryman Healthcare Australia's recent discussion paper.

"Australia's aged care sector is not fit for purpose and New Zealand's continuum of care model is a tried and tested solution," said its chief, Cameron Holland.

"In New Zealand, they like the model where there are various care options available to them and people are actually choosing to move into a village much earlier in their life."

Tune in to Aged Care Insite's conversation with Cameron about how adopting New Zealand's approach can provide better quality of care for older Australians, reduce the cost of the aged care system on the taxpayer, alleviate pressure on the public health system, and increase housing supply.

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