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Australia’s aged care algorithm is under fire. At last, someone’s listening

Australia’s aged care algorithm is under fire. At last, someone’s listening

The number of complaints about assessments for home-based aged care are rising. Now, the ombudsman is getting involved. Here’s what needs to happen...

yesterday 10

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Hal Swerissen

With a shortage of aged-care beds, discharging patients stranded in hospital is harder than it sounds

More than 3,000 patients are stranded in hospital waiting for discharge to a more appropriate aged care facility. Here’s why.

05.02.2026 10

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Hal Swerissen

Big changes are planned for aged care in 2025. But you’d never know from the major parties

Here’s what an incoming government needs to have on its radar when it comes to aged care.

10.04.2025 9

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Hal Swerissen