As the Government’s Aged Care Taskforce prepares to hand down its recommendations later this month, it is a timely moment to reflect on the current state of our sector and our purpose as providers – to provide rich and rewarding ...
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Rich boomers may have to pay more for aged care
The Aged Care Task Force has advised that baby boomers who can afford to pay more for aged care should do so. The task force has advised Aged Care Minister Anika Wells to change means-testing for aged care services to require wealthier Australians to pay more ...
More »Aged care task force considers all funding options for sector
A Federal Government task force assigned to find a long-term solution for sustainable aged care funding has suggested wealthier individuals pay more for their care rather than introduce a tax or levy. On Tuesday, the task force convened in Adelaide ...
More »New task force weighs up consumer contributions
An expert group has been assembled to rethink the aged care funding model and put 'people's rights at the centre of the system.' Yesterday, Aged Care Minister Anika Wells revealed the new task force would consider taxpayer levies and consumer ...
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