Friday, 13 February 2026

Aged care funding rises “by the value of a banana per day” says Rod Young

The Fed has raised aged care funding .... by just 1.9%, compared to 3.9% inflation. That is the value of a banana per day says ACAA CEO Rod Young, or 3 cents per hour for a full time worker. Patrick McClure, ACSA CEO resorted to vegetables...which...

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The Fed has raised aged care funding .... by just 1.9%, compared to 3.9% inflation. That is the value of a banana per day says ACAA CEO Rod Young, or 3 cents per hour for a full time worker. Patrick McClure, ACSA CEO resorted to vegetables...which rose 16% in price last quarter alone. Mark Butler, Minister for Ageing, replied that other income will generate a 4.25% actual increase. Meanwhile boards of care operator just say ‘no’ to new care construction because of projected losses.

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