Our seniors built our community. They deserve dignity and quality care. We need proactive policies to help older Australians to lead dignified, safe and independent lives for longer.
I am committed to:
- Supporting stronger regulation with real penalties for substandard aged care facilities.
- Funding more home care packages so that older people can age in their own homes.
- Pathways to better pay and conditions that will attract and retain compassionate care workers.
In the aftermath of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, together with our amazing team of campaign volunteers, we delivered essential groceries and supplies to elderly residents in high rise buildings who had been without power or access to their lifts for days. I saw first hand how extreme weather events can leave our elderly population at risk. This is unacceptable and I am committed to working with all levels of government to address this serious safety issue.