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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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Strengthening our first line of defence against COVID-19 in aged care
Minister 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 2022
Read 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 Convention
Read 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 Care
Jody 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 sport
The 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 Care
The 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 Care
The 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 2022
Read 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