Too many Australians are waiting for a home care package. Here’s how to fix the delays
- Written by: Hal Swerissen, Emeritus Professor of Public Health, La Trobe University
Davor Geber/ShutterstockWaiting lists for older people who need home care have blown out again. Twice as many people are now waiting for a Commonwealth Home Care Package as last year.
Home care packages help older people with more significant needs to live independently at home and in the community.
Four levels of care are available. Level 1...
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