The Hon Anika Wells MP

Read the transcript of Minister Anika Wells and Tom Symondson's interview with Breakfast's Craig Zonca and Loretta Ryan on the Budget, aged care and Brisbane 2032.

The 2023–24 Budget delivers on the Albanese Government’s commitment to restore dignity to aged care and ensure older Australians are treated with the respect they deserve with an overall spend in aged care of $36 billion in 2023–24.

The Albanese Government has strengthened its commitment to boost the aged care workforce, developing a new approach for employers to sponsor direct care workers on skilled visas.

The Albanese Labor Government’s second Budget will deliver a record 15% pay increase for aged care workers across Australia.

Read the transcript for Minister Wells' doorstop at Goodwin Village Aged Care, Canberra, about pay rise for aged care workers, renewable energy target, Housing Australia Future Fund legislation, interest rates, infrastructure spending, aged care workforce shortages, and PwC.

The first update of the Albanese Government’s aged care Star Ratings initiative reveals an extra 41 services received 4 and 5 stars.

Anne Burgess AM has been appointed as the new Chair of the Aged Care Council of Elders for a period of 2 years.

The Albanese Government has received the independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' interview with Allison Langdon on Wesley Mission closures; aged care sector.

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is proud to announce a $3.9 million funding boost for an Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) coaching program aiming to get more women in high performance coaching roles in Australia.