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

  Australia’s ageing population means older people will have to remain in the workforce for longer to make up for the shrinking numbers who will be of traditional working age. Within 30 years, it is expected that 22 per cent of the population will be over the age of 65. That compares with 15 per... Read More

On the eve of the Day of the Older Person, the ABC reported that public hospital surgeons in South Australia have been encouraged to “say no” to “old” patients. The allegations came from a leaked email, which also suggests that surgeons should refuse surgery on those with comorbidities too. The acting surgery program delivery manager... Read More

  Every day, all around Australia, thousands of aged care staff to do their very best to look after and support the residents they care for.  Many of these staff regularly go above and beyond what is required of them. Whether it be forming close personal bonds with a resident and their family, paying for... Read More