Now is the time to save aged care for the future

The recent release of the Aged Care Taskforce’s final report marks a significant milestone in Australia’s aged care reform journey. If the recommendations are adopted, it will go down as a critical moment when sector sustainability and the growing demand and needs of older Australians were put first and foremost by our nation’s Parliament.

I welcome the recommendations and ACCPA is strongly advocating for their adoption for several reasons.

Firstly, we finally have a way forward on funding for aged care provide...