Morrison government to spend $1.6bn funding at-home care for older Australians

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says aged care one of Australia’s ‘greatest challenges’

The Morrison government says it will fund 23,000 new packages for older Australians waiting to receive at-home care, at a cost of $1.6bn.

Tuesday’s budget increases the number of approved home care packages available over the next four years in response to both the aged care royal commission and the Covid-19 pandemic.

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