The Conversation

We have too few aged care workers to care for older Australians. Why? And what can we do about it?

Hal Swerissen is the Deputy Chair of the Bendigo Kangan Institute. In a country like Australia, we all expect that when we get old, we’ll be able to rely on a robust aged care system. But aged care ...
The Conversation

Big changes are planned for aged care in 2025. But you’d never know from the major parties

Hal Swerissen is Deputy Chair of the Bendigo Kangan Institute for TAFE. There has been little new in pre-election promises for Australia’s aged-care workers, providers or the 1.3 million people who ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

What are you going to pay for your aged care? Here are all the details

Today marks the first day of the new fee structure for aged care. A lot is changing. Self-funded retirees and some pensioners will be expected to pay more, saving the government $12.6 billion over the ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Older Australians face long wait to be assessed for aged care

When Peter O'Shannessy returned to his home from the hospital in January, he was unable to speak or eat after extensive surgery for throat cancer. The 74-year-old was assessed for aged care support ...