The Hon Anika Wells MP

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' speech to the Aged and Community Care Providers Association.

The Australian Government is providing $318 million to continue COVID-19 support for residential aged care homes.

The Australian Government has today launched a design ideas competition to test the draft National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines, developed to help aged care homes better meet the needs of residents.

From today, aged care homes must deliver a sector average of 200 care minutes per resident per day, including 40 minutes of registered nurse care.

Australia and France continue to strengthen their positive and longstanding relationship, with the signing of a new Declaration of Intent to increase sporting cooperation.

Read the transcript of Minister Wells's interview about her official visit to France, global sport, FIFA World Cup, and Rugby World Cup.

Read the transcript of Minister Wells's interview about Brisbane Olympics/Paralympics, Commonwealth Games, gender equity, and the FIFA World Cup bid.

The Albanese Government is seeking feedback on the draft National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines.

The Australian Government has appointed former elite swimmer and international sports law expert, Dr Michelle Gallen, as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Sports Tribunal.

The Albanese Government is ensuring older Australians have tasty and nutritious food in aged care thanks to a free training program for aged care cooks and chefs.