The federal government announced its $17.7 billion aged care budget with bells and whistles. Peak…
Sarah RussellMay 9, 2021
The aged care sector needs more money. However, the government should not give more money…
Sarah RussellMarch 4, 2021
The government’s stage-managed release of the final report of the Aged Care was top drawer.…
Sarah RussellMarch 3, 2021
On the eve of ABC Four Corners’ expose of the extremely distressing way older people were being…
Sarah RussellFebruary 25, 2021
Two years ago, the Prime Minister announced a royal commission into aged care. This announcement…
Sarah RussellFebruary 23, 2021
There have been two areas of major failures during the Covid-19 pandemic – aged care…
Sarah RussellFebruary 5, 2021
Australia has one of the highest rates in the world of deaths in residential aged…
Sarah RussellJanuary 1, 2021
For around one third of residents in aged care homes, this will be their last…
Sarah RussellDecember 16, 2020