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Aged Care

Only in SATURDAY: The rural aged care model rewriting the rules from the ground up

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In the tiny WA town of Pingelly, locals aren’t waiting for aged care reform – they’re doing it themselves. And the results are quietly revolutionary.

Led by volunteers and powered by community, Staying in Place is helping older Australians remain in their homes and towns – with real economic, social, and health impacts.

What’s behind this homegrown success – and could it be the future of rural aged care?

Find out in this week’s SATURDAY, our premium digital magazine, out tomorrow. Subscribe here.

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