The Hon Anika Wells MP

Tens of thousands of athletes are set to descend on Perth, Western Australia, in 2029 as the city hosts the World Masters Games.

Well-respected First Nations leader Ms Andrea Kelly has been appointed as the Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, commencing in January 2024.

The Australian Government’s aged care reforms are already delivering with the latest financial outlook showing a sector providing more minutes of care per resident, while recovering to a more stable and sustainable setting.

The Albanese Government is investing billions of dollars to increase the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) price to $253.82 from 1 December 2023.

Netball is an intrinsic part of Australian sport and that is why the Australian Government already provides almost $4m in annual funding to support the Diamonds and participation initiatives.

The new Support at Home Program will be delivered in two stages to minimise disruption and ensure continuity of care for older people.

The Australian Government today announces the three-year appointment of four Directors to the Australian Sports Foundation Board.

The Australian Government is providing more than $27 million in grant funding for innovative approaches to respite care for older Australians living with dementia and their carers.

The Albanese Government is investing $135 million in infrastructure grants to support aged care providers operating in rural and remote areas.

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' speech to the Australian Sports Commission's World Class to World Best conference.