Biography
Anika Wells is the Federal Member for Lilley. She has served in the parliament since 2019.
Anika is Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Sport.
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Minister Wells Statement
Read Minister Wells' statement on her appointment to Cabinet-
2025 Heralds New Era of Quality Aged Care
January 1 continues the Albanese Government’s major investment in aged care as we kick off 2025 with record support for workers and providers. -
$440 million to grow in-home aged care where it's needed most
The Australian Government is investing more than $440 million to support more older people to stay independent at home and in their communities for longer. -
Free dementia training resource for health and aged care workers
The Australian Government is continuing its investment in tackling dementia, unveiling a new training resource to boost care workers’ ability to support people living with dementia. -
$3.2 million for women leaders in sport
The Australian Government is backing women in sport yet again, providing an additional $3.2 million to support women in coaching, officiating and sports administration. -
Liz Hefren-Webb appointed as Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner
Ms Liz Hefren-Webb has been appointed as the new Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, commencing January 20 2025. 
National action plan on dementia released
The Australian Government has released a historic document, the National Dementia Action Plan 2024-2034, marking our commitment to Australia being more dementia inclusive.-
$250 million to improve regional, rural and remote aged care
The Australian Government is investing $250 million to improve access to quality aged care homes in regional, rural and remote communities through Round 2 of the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program -
More than 100,000 women and girls to benefit from record sporting investment
The Australian Government is investing $136 million in sporting grants across Australia, helping more than 100,000 women and girls enjoy better facilities at their local clubs. -
$37 million boost for aged care meals services
The Australian Government is investing $37 million in a cost-of-living funding boost for more than 500 aged care meals providers, so nutritious, quality, meals are delivered to older people in their homes.