The three peak bodies want the candidates for the three by-elections to make aged care a voting issue.
They point out that there are 31,000 seniors living in Mayo, 20,000 in Braddon and 27,000 in Longman.
Under-funding is the urgent issue; sustainable funding is required.
They want:
- $675 million p.a. to catch up in residential funding
- $60 million p.a. top up for home care
- More regional support
- A sustainable aged care funding structure
And they want a national conversation on ageing and aged care.
You can check their key issues paper HERE.
