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Family Fights for Smarter Aged Care | Sydney News
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An 86-year-old woman with dementia and her three daughters are sounding the alarm on Australia’s broken aged care system after a harrowing five-month battle to secure a residential care spot following the death of her husband. Exhausted and overwhelmed, the family navigated a labyrinth of complex applications, ultimately hiring a private broker to succeed—highlighting how the system is designed to frustrate, not help. Advocates and officials agree: demand is soaring, choices are shrinking, and providers often cherry-pick clients. The call is clear—implement universal, tech-enabled applications, real-time bed availability, and government-funded navigation support to empower families during one of life’s most painful moments.
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