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Aged Care System in Crisis | Australia News
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Australians are facing a broken aged care system where basic items like crutches cost $1800 and take months to arrive, forcing seniors to choose between meals, family visits, and essential care. Inspector-General Natalie Siegel-Brown, stepping down, warns that current reforms, though well-intentioned, create confusion and harm the very people they’re meant to help. Hardship applications have surged 88%, and co-payments unfairly penalize the most vulnerable, regardless of income. Siegel-Brown calls for smarter, not bigger, spending—focusing on keeping seniors independent longer for long-term savings—and urges those struggling to stay hopeful, as the government is willing to adapt when pushed.
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