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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Record support for Para athletes continues through announcement of new AIS grant
The Australian Government’s historic support of current and future Paralympians has continued with the launch of a new direct to athlete grant.-
Radio interview with Minister Wells and Adam Steer, ABC Darwin – 21 March 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Wells' interview with Adam Steer on NT aged care facilities; Four Corners childcare investigation; Royal Commission into Aged Care; Play our Way; Paralympic athlete funding. -
New virtual nursing project puts aged care at the centre of innovation
The Australian Government has invested $31.2 million to develop a new framework to deliver virtual nursing support in aged care. -
$12.8m to upgrade aged care service in Maningrida
The Australian Government is making further investments for regional, rural and remote aged care, providing $12.8 million in grant funding to a service in Maningrida Northern Territory. -
Television interview with Minister Wells and Sarah Abo, Today Show – 19 March 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Wells' interview with Sarah Abo on the Brisbane Olympics -
Radio interview with Minister Wells and Peter Fegan, 4BC – 8 March 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Wells' interview with Peter Fegan on aged care facility evacuations from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. -
Minister for Aged Care, doorstop – 4 March 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Wells' doorstop on a pay rise for 60,000 aged care nurses; TC Alfred. -
Radio interview with Minister Wells and Peter Fegan, 4BC – 4 March 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Wells' interview on aged care nursing pay raise. -
Extra $2.6 billion to deliver another pay rise for aged care nurses
The Australian Government is investing a further $2.6 billion to deliver another pay rise for 60,000 aged care nurses across Australia. -
$300 million boost for aged care services
The Australian Government is investing a further $300 million in infrastructure grants to support residential aged care services in regional, rural and remote locations, with a new round of the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program now open.