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- Strengthening our first line of defence against COVID-19 in aged careMinister for Aged Care Anika Wells today met with more than 1000 aged care providers to emphasise the importance of remaining proactive in the face of the winter COVID-19 wave.
- Radio interview with Patricia Karvelas, ABC Radio National on 14 July 2022Read the transcript of Minister Well's radio interview with Patricia Karvelas, ABC Radio National discussing COVID in Aged Care; mask mandates; health budget.
- National Sports and Physical Activity ConventionRead the transcript of Minister Wells' speech at the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention held on Wednesday 13 July 2022.
- Restoring Indigenous voice to Government on Aged CareJody Currie, a Yugambeh woman with traditional ties to the country between the Logan and Tweed Rivers in Queensland, has been appointed to the Australian Government’s National Aged Care Advisory Council.
- Second statement on Russia's war on Ukraine and International sportThe statement below was agreed to by ministers of sport or their equivalent after a joint meeting of nations, listed below.
- Support for First Nations Elders to Access Aged CareThe Australian Government is investing $106 million to provide face-to-face support for older First Nations people and $115 million build culturally safe aged care facilities.
- Support for First Nations Elders to Access Aged CareThe Australian Government is investing $106 million to provide face-to-face support for older First Nations people and $115 million build culturally safe aged care facilities.
- Interview with Greg Jennett, Today - ABC News - Afternoon Briefing 14 June 2022Read the transcript of Minister Well's interview with Greg Jennett, ABC News - Afternoon Briefing, discussing the Australian Government's priorities in health and aged care, and various other topics
