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Read the former minister's media releases, speeches and transcripts.
- Minister for Aged Care and Sport - speech - 27 October 2023Read the transcript of Minister Wells' speech to the Aged and Community Care Providers Association.
- Government continues significant COVID-19 support for aged careThe Australian Government is providing $318 million to continue COVID-19 support for residential aged care homes.
- Challenging architects and designers to reimagine the future of aged care homesThe Australian Government has today launched a design ideas competition to test the draft National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines, developed to help aged care homes better meet the needs of residents.
- Mandatory care minutes boost care levels for older people in AustraliaFrom today, aged care homes must deliver a sector average of 200 care minutes per resident per day, including 40 minutes of registered nurse care.
- Strengthening global ties through sportAustralia and France continue to strengthen their positive and longstanding relationship, with the signing of a new Declaration of Intent to increase sporting cooperation.
- Minister for Aged Care and Sport – interview on Radio France Internationale – 21 September 2023Read the transcript of Minister Wells's interview about her official visit to France, global sport, FIFA World Cup, and Rugby World Cup.
- Minister for Aged Care and Sport – interview on Associated Press Television Network – 20 September 2023Read the transcript of Minister Wells's interview about Brisbane Olympics/Paralympics, Commonwealth Games, gender equity, and the FIFA World Cup bid.
- Improving quality of life through accommodation designThe Albanese Government is seeking feedback on the draft National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines.
- Dr Michelle Gallen appointed CEO of the National Sports TribunalThe Australian Government has appointed former elite swimmer and international sports law expert, Dr Michelle Gallen, as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Sports Tribunal.
- Free training to deliver better food and nutrition in aged careThe Albanese Government is ensuring older Australians have tasty and nutritious food in aged care thanks to a free training program for aged care cooks and chefs.
