The government has thrown another $171 million at the problem. But a real plan for aged care has been missing all along
- Written by Joseph Ibrahim, Professor, Health Law and Ageing Research Unit, Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University
As deaths in aged care continue to rise, the community may find the Morrison government’s announcement of an additional A$171.5 million to boost its response to COVID-19 in residential aged care reassuring.
The package was agreed by all states and territories at Friday’s National Cabinet meeting, and brings the total Commonwealth...





