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.