Older Australians face long wait to be assessed for aged care

Families and insiders say the system to assess people for aged care is in crisis, with 116,000 people on the waiting list.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

VIDEO: Waiting list for aged care packages assessment grows to over 100,000

ANNE CONNOLLY, REPORTER: It’s hard for Eloise and her mum Carmel to look back on this family celebration. PETER RANDALL (On video): I think this is a fairytale wedding of two perfect people. ANNE ...
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Kylie Lang on why Labor’s aged care reforms will only bring pain to a lot of Aussies

And, in true Labor form, those deemed “rich” will be hardest slugged. People currently in residential care or on a home-care package will be “no worse off”, the government claims, but the reality is ...
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Jumbo Package: Alabama prepares for critical Iron Bowl

Nick Saban gave Alabama more than wins. He gave the fanbase peace. In a sport defined by instability, Saban offered certainty ...