Minister Wells' media

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' radio interview with Peter Fegan on the Queensland racing sector, Queensland elections, aged care sector, Commonwealth games

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' speech at the ACCPA (Aged and Community Care Providers Association) National Conference.

The Australian Government has today launched the National Sport Strategy, Sport Horizon.

The Australian Government will soon welcome Natalie Siegel-Brown to the Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care.

The Australian Government is introducing 3 new staffing quality indicators to the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program in residential aged care, focussed on enrolled nursing, allied health and lifestyle assistants.

The Australian Government is investing a further $13 million to drive innovation across the aged care sector.

The Australian Government is providing $900 million to ensure older people in Australia can access quality safe aged care services, no matter where they live.

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' television interview with Greg Jennett on new investment in the aged care sector and ACCC's court action against Coles and Woolworths.

Read Minister Wells' speech at the Swimming Australia Annual Awards.

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' interview with Andrew Clennell on reforms to the aged care system in Australia.

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' opening address for the aged care reforms announcement.

The Australian Government is investing $3.8 billion over four years to support the aged care sector to deliver a higher standard of care for older Australians, by funding pay rises for workers from 1 January 2025.

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' interview with Patricia Karvelas on reforms to the aged care system.

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' interview with Loretta Ryan and Craig Zonca on the aged care reform bill.

The Australian Government will deliver historic aged care reforms to ensure the viability and quality of aged care, and support growing numbers of older Australians choosing to retain their independence and remain in their homes as they age.

For the first time in Australian history, sporting boardrooms across the country will have to meet gender equity targets or risk funding being withheld.

The Australian Government is helping older people in rural and remote communities stay closer to their family and friends by providing more residential care places.

The Australian Government will provide Australia’s Para-athletes with the same financial incentives for winning medals at the Paris Games as our Olympians.

Minister for Sport Anika Wells will support Australian athletes at the Paris Paralympic Games, speak at the UNESCO Disability Inclusion Conference and meet with international stakeholders during the opening days of Australia’s 2024 Paralympics campaign.

The Australian Government is providing $1.3 million in funding to Monash University to update the Clinical Practice Guidelines and Principles of Care for People with Dementia.

The Australian Government is investing more than $3.7 million in funding towards targeted research into improving infection prevention and control (IPC) in aged care homes as part of its commitment to delivering high quality person-centred care for older Australians.

The Australian Government is investing a further $8 million to expand the delivery of innovative respite support programs for Australians living with dementia and their carers.

The Australian Government’s reforms are continuing to lift the standard of aged care, with a new report highlighting the positive experience of older people living in residential aged care.

The Australian Government and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission are continuing the big mission to ensure all older Australians in aged care receive nutritious, safe and appetising food. 

The Australian Government has launched an $8 million education program to boost the capability of aged care workers to deliver high quality, dementia-specific respite care.