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Burton Calls for Aged Care Funding Reform Amid Waiting Lists

3/22/2026

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Tracey Burton, CEO of Uniting NSW and ACT, will address an industry event to urge a cultural shift in aged care funding.
She argues that wealthier individuals should not expect full public funding while maintaining substantial superannuation.
Burton notes that 200,000 elderly Australians remain on in-home support waiting lists, despite savings.
The federal government recently announced $115 million to improve access to residential aged care in key areas.

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Tracey Burton, CEO of Uniting NSW and ACT, will address an industry event to urge a cultural shift in aged care funding.
She argues that wealthier individuals should not expect full public funding while maintaining substantial superannuation.
Burton notes that 200,000 elderly Australians remain on in-home support waiting lists, despite savings.
The federal government recently announced $115 million to improve access to residential aged care in key areas.