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Hospitals overwhelmed as elderly patients wait for care

Thousands of elderly Australians are stuck in hospitals for months, unable to transition into aged care due to a severe shortage of beds. With hospitals at capacity and aged care homes closing down, this crisis is worsening. Read More

Could Tragedy Have Been Avoided With More Specialist Aged Care Beds for Dementia?

A call to action has been made for more mental health beds to be available for people with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. Recently, a Western Australian man living with dementia had murder charges against him dropped after he was accused of fatally stabbing his wife. The 88 year old man, who is waiting... Read More

Overhaul of Aged Care Funding to Address Sector in Crisis

Aged care funding is being scrutinised, with experts advocating for a shift to a needs-based system. The current model results in lower funding for those receiving care at home compared to those in residential facilities. Read More
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