Traditional funding not aligned to needs

The new aged care system must reflect the expectations and conditions of Elders and older Aboriginal people in Mparntwe Alice Springs, write Ellen Finlay and Dr Amber Mills.

We are pleased to make public Ageing at the Centre – Putting Elders and older people at the heart of our work. The report – released at the AAG Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing Advisory Group online Yarn Up in May 2024 – shows that organisations are using a little to do a lot, whether it be time, capital or expertise.

This might mean covering costs or organising travel, repairs, funeral expenses and clothing. These things that are not considered aged care, but they are important components for c...

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