Jul 25, 2017

Interview with the Minister of Aged Care, Hon Ken Wyatt AM, MP

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  1. It is so refreshing to see such constructive engagement on the aged care sector from the minister in an honest and open environment and not always sensationalism that gov and media give us! Keep it up and show us more on innovation and positive real developments and improvements!

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