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Plan to reduce private health rebates for older Australians to have ‘almost no impact’ on hospital system, expert says

Labor will push ahead with a plan to reduce insurance rebates, meaning three million older Australians to pay $250 extra a year for private health

The Guardian - AU · May 19

Can't afford a shower: fears over aged care reforms

A major overhaul of aged care, billed to make the sector more sustainable, could lead to residents skipping showers because of the cost.

AAP · Sep 23, 2025

'Ageism impacts everyone': Australians demand action

Hip pocket pain the key issue over people over 50 at the ballot box, with the majority backing a national plan to tackle ageism.

AAP · Apr 12, 2025

Older Australians face ongoing 'ageism' discrimination

Ageism is rife and needs to be more broadly acknowledged, according to advocates who are calling for a national awareness campaign.

AAP · Oct 7, 2023

Monica Stockdale's family call for national aged care screening to be introduced sooner

The son of an alleged murder victim wants the government to implement a national aged care screening process sooner to ensure workers are fit for the job.

ABC News · Jan 17, 2023

Calls for aged care rating system to be pulled down after complaints about outdated scores

The federal opposition says a new rating tool for aged care homes is using out-of-date scores and it should be pulled down, but the Health Department says ratings can change daily and providers are given an opportunity to respond before results are published.

ABC News · Dec 19, 2022