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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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TV with Minister Wells and Andrew Clennell, Sky News - 9 February 2025
Read transcript of Minister Wells' interview on Women’s health package, menopause treatment, oral contraceptive availability, changes to aged care systems, anti-Semitic crime legislation.More than 100 residential care places to help rural and remote communities
The Australian Government is helping thousands of older people in rural and remote communities stay closer to loved ones by expanding the Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) program as recommended by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.$18.4 million to support nursing students with clinical placements in aged care
The Australian Government is investing $18.4 million to support thousands of nursing students through the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program.Greg Norman to join 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Brisbane Organising Committee
Sport Australia Hall of Fame member Greg Norman AO is being nominated as an independent director on the Board of the Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (OCOG).Major women and girls tennis investment
The Australian Government is investing almost one million dollars to support more women and girls to play tennis and enjoy the mental and physical health benefits sport provides.Radio interview with Minister Wells and Peter Fagan, 4BC Breakfast - 22 January 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Wells' interview with Peter Fagan on Play Fund Our WayTelevision interview with Minister Wells, ABC News Breakfast – 22 January 2025
Read the transcript from Minister Wells' interview on ABC News Breakfast which covered the Play Our Way fund and the Australian Open.Minister Wells Statement
Read Minister Wells' statement on her appointment to Cabinet2025 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.