Australian Royal Commission into the Quality and Safety of Aged Care

Nurse places hand over elderly woman's in aged care home

Private insurance to fund aged care services could deliver the higher quality care Australians are demanding, but there are potential drawbacks.

Elderly woman places hand over younger woman's hands who hugs her from behind

A balance between public and private financing is needed to achieve sustainable aged care funding models, says UNSW Business School’s Michael Sherris.

Aged care with demential and increased medication

New research reveals people with dementia entering aged care with a new GP experienced a 20 per cent increase in prescribed medication.