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Minister Pledges 83,000 Care Packages Amid Long Waits

2/13/2025

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The Minister for Aged Care has recognized the alarming rise in wait times for Home Care Packages, with over 25,000 individuals in NSW alone left in limbo. In a bid to address this crisis, she pledged to introduce 83,000 new Packages by July 2025, as current wait times stretch to a staggering 15 months, underscoring the urgent need for reform in the aged care sector.

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The Minister for Aged Care has recognized the alarming rise in wait times for Home Care Packages, with over 25,000 individuals in NSW alone left in limbo. In a bid to address this crisis, she pledged to introduce 83,000 new Packages by July 2025, as current wait times stretch to a staggering 15 months, underscoring the urgent need for reform in the aged care sector.