Aged care workers say financial disparity is only one part of the Higher Everyday Living Fee debate. They describe the emotional toll on residents who miss out, the hurt felt by the “have nots” group, and the distress of staff forced to enforce a divide between people they care for.
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A Sydney woman caring for her partner, who is living with a brain tumour, is calling on the government to put the human element back into aged care assessments, following a long battle to receive the right funding under Support at Home.
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The government has given its own glossy take on how well Support at Home is doing, with a recent submission to a Senate inquiry boasting falling wait times, more places and stronger protections. However, when you dig a little deeper into their own figures and the picture starts looking a lot less impressive.
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