Government policy
The sector speaks to The SOURCE video: Prue Bowden, Group CEO – Home Health at Australian Unity
Sep 26 2024
1 min read
Caroline Egan

In this insightful interview, Prue Bowden, Group CEO – Home Health at Australian Unity speaks to DCM Group's Lauren Broomham, editor of The SOURCE, about her initial responses to the Government's aged care reform package and its potential to improve care for older Australians.

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