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Victorian government continues to sell out of care with 129 beds for sale in Ballarat
Feb 10 2014
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The Weekly Source

The Victoria government is trying to sell its 1,000 aged care beds in order to save $75M. This now includes 129 non-operational beds in Ballarat. The advertisement states a preference will be given to buyers that will keep the licences in the Ballarat region, but it is not required, causing concern amongst locals on ongoing supply of beds.

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