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Radio interview with Minister Wells and Tom Symondson, ABC Brisbane Radio, 10 May 2023
Read the transcript of Minister Anika Wells and Tom Symondson's interview with Breakfast's Craig Zonca and Loretta Ryan on the Budget, aged care and Brisbane 2032.
Budget 2023–24: Delivering the largest ever pay rise to aged care workers
The 2023–24 Budget delivers on the Albanese Government’s commitment to restore dignity to aged care and ensure older Australians are treated with the respect they deserve with an overall spend in aged care of $36 billion in 2023–24.-
A tripartite approach to address workforce shortages in aged care
The Albanese Government has strengthened its commitment to boost the aged care workforce, developing a new approach for employers to sponsor direct care workers on skilled visas. -
Albanese Government's second Budget to deliver fairer wages for aged care workers
The Albanese Labor Government’s second Budget will deliver a record 15% pay increase for aged care workers across Australia. -
Minister for Aged Care and Sport – doorstop – 4 May 2023
Read the transcript for Minister Wells' doorstop at Goodwin Village Aged Care, Canberra, about pay rise for aged care workers, renewable energy target, Housing Australia Future Fund legislation, interest rates, infrastructure spending, aged care workforce shortages, and PwC. -
Star Ratings system working to improve aged care
The first update of the Albanese Government’s aged care Star Ratings initiative reveals an extra 41 services received 4 and 5 stars. -
Anne Burgess AM appointed as Chair of the Aged Care Council of Elders
Anne Burgess AM has been appointed as the new Chair of the Aged Care Council of Elders for a period of 2 years. -
Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission delivered to government
The Albanese Government has received the independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. -
Television interview with Minister Wells and Allison Langdon, A Current Affair - 19 April 2023
Read the transcript of Minister Wells' interview with Allison Langdon on Wesley Mission closures; aged care sector. -
AIS targeting gender equality in coaching by 2032
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is proud to announce a $3.9 million funding boost for an Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) coaching program aiming to get more women in high performance coaching roles in Australia.