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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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Support at Home to be rolled out in two stages
The new Support at Home Program will be delivered in two stages to minimise disruption and ensure continuity of care for older people.New board directors for Australian Sports Foundation
The Australian Government today announces the three-year appointment of four Directors to the Australian Sports Foundation Board.Dementia care respite grants to help older Australians and their carers
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.$135m for rural and remote aged care services
The Albanese Government is investing $135 million in infrastructure grants to support aged care providers operating in rural and remote areas.Minister for Aged Care and Sport - speech - 31 October 2023
Read the transcript of Minister Wells' speech to the Australian Sports Commission's World Class to World Best conference.Minister for Aged Care and Sport - speech - 27 October 2023
Read the transcript of Minister Wells' speech to the Aged and Community Care Providers Association.Government continues significant COVID-19 support for aged care
The Australian Government is providing $318 million to continue COVID-19 support for residential aged care homes.Challenging architects and designers to reimagine the future of 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.Mandatory care minutes boost care levels for older people in Australia
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.Strengthening global ties through sport
Australia and France continue to strengthen their positive and longstanding relationship, with the signing of a new Declaration of Intent to increase sporting cooperation.