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Aged Care CEO asks “What is the elephant in the room with aged care at the moment?”

on Monday, August 27, 2018

Braemar Presbyterian Care CEO Wayne Belcher has asked the question, "what is the elephant in the room with aged care at the moment?"

In his latest article, published on his aged care blog at www.wlbelcher.com , Mr Belcher has commented that, “In a report released Friday 17 August 2018 that showed a recent increase in home care funding for elderly care recipients, there was a worrying trend in demand versus ability to provide that needed care.”

“Despite the growth in older people desiring home care services, the number of home care packages assigned (or available) is simply not keeping up with demand,” Mr. Belcher comments.

He goes on to explore the funding issues plaguing the industry, including a review of the withdrawal of significant funds recent years including $1.2billion being removed from Residential Aged Care funding in the 2016 budget and argues for an increase in funding. 

“I know what will be said in response and can almost hear the commentary in my ears as I write “That’s all well and good Wayne, but if we increase funding to aged care, then it will have to come from somewhere else... I say, fine, just do it!” comments Mr. Belcher.

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To read the full article visit: wlbelcher.com/elephant-in-the-room/

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