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Labor faces showdown over home supports for older Australians
Labor is facing its first Senate showdown of the new term, with an unlikely political alliance pushing to expedite the delivery of home supports for older Australians languishing on a waitlist. Source: ABC News.
Labor under pressure to increase number of home care packages
The Coalition, Greens and crossbench are banding together to pressure Labor to boost the number of support packages available to older Australians who want to remain in their home. Source: ABC News.
Labor criticised over delays to aged care reforms
Labor is facing a backlash over aged care services as a delay to landmark reforms prompts calls for urgent funding for 20,000 additional home packages. Source: The Guardian.
Catholic sector welcomes Labor’s bill on aged care reform
Catholic Health Australia welcomed the introduction of the Albanese Government’s Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 to Parliament yesterday, applauding the Government’s continued momentum in delivering vital reform to Australia’s aged care system.
Health sector issues warning over growing waitlist for home care packages
The growing waitlist for home care packages risks thousands of hospital beds being taken up by elderly people experiencing otherwise avoidable complications or falls without adequate support, providers have warned. Source: The Australian.
Need for reform of aged care system has reached a critical point
The journey toward a reformed aged care system in Australia has reached a critical juncture, writes Catholic Health Australia’s Alex Lynch.
Labor warned aged care changes risk squeezing out poorer Australians
Labor’s changes to Australia’s aged care system risk squeezing out elderly people with limited financial means, an industry leader has warned, as advocates call for action to strengthen the reforms. Source: Guardian Australia.
Government urged to release more home care packages
A prominent member of the taskforce advising on Labor’s aged care reforms has come out publicly to warn that the federal Government is not releasing enough home care packages, putting at risk tens of thousands of elderly Australians. Source: The Australian.
Diocese event tackles issues of elder abuse, reform and ageism
With aged care reforms on the national agenda, the Wollongong Diocese is taking the lead locally, hosting a “Ageing with Confidence” community event to support older people and drive conversation about ageing well. Source: CatholicCare Wollongong.