Episode 3 - Navigating Aged Care Challenges with Hon Anika Wells
Episode Description
Here Meryl chats to Anika Wells, the Minister for Aged Care and Sport, to discuss the pressing issues surrounding aged care in Australia. They explore the challenges of workforce shortages, the significant pay reforms for aged care workers, and the ongoing reforms following the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Personal stories highlight the human aspect of aged care, while discussions on simplifying access to services and ensuring quality of life for residents are also explored. They also touch on importance of hearing the truth around the state of aged care and improving the lives of those in care through more support, better nutrition and more compassion.
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