The Hon Anika Wells MP

The Australian Government is investing more than $3.7 million in funding towards targeted research into improving infection prevention and control (IPC) in aged care homes as part of its commitment to delivering high quality person-centred care for older Australians.

The Australian Government is investing a further $8 million to expand the delivery of innovative respite support programs for Australians living with dementia and their carers.

The Australian Government’s reforms are continuing to lift the standard of aged care, with a new report highlighting the positive experience of older people living in residential aged care.

The Australian Government and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission are continuing the big mission to ensure all older Australians in aged care receive nutritious, safe and appetising food. 

The Australian Government has launched an $8 million education program to boost the capability of aged care workers to deliver high quality, dementia-specific respite care.

Australia’s Minister for Sport Anika Wells has addressed UNESCO’s Change the Game Sport Conference in Paris, detailing how the Albanese Government’s women in sport investments have progressed gender equity.

The Australian Government is reforming aged care assessments to make it easier for older people to access services as their needs change.

The Albanese Government congratulates Jessica Fox and Eddie Ockenden after they were named Australia’s Flag Bearers for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' interview with Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic on Paris Olympics; flag bearers; Brisbane 2032.

The Australian Government is providing $333.7 million for community pharmacies and residential aged care homes to employ pharmacists to work on-site in residential aged care homes.