Shutterstock December 16, 2020 Yes, older Australians need more home-care funding. But these dribs and drabs only make a dent in the waiting list Stephen Duckett, Grattan Institute and Anika Stobart, Grattan Institute The federal government has announced A$850 million for 10,000 additional home-care packages, as part of $1 billion for aged care. Here's why that's not nearly enough.
Shutterstock July 22, 2020 Australians want more funding for higher-quality aged care — and most are willing to pay extra tax to achieve it Julie Ratcliffe, Flinders University Our new research shows Australians recognise the fundamental importance of additional investment in the aged care sector to boost the quality of care.
The system is a complex mix of daily and refundable fees, base payments and means tested contributions. Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock May 15, 2019 So you’re thinking of going into a nursing home? Here’s what you’ll have to pay for Laura Davy, UNSW While the majority of aged care funding comes from government, residents also have to contribute. Here's how the payment system works.