VIC: Aged care boost for Bendigo

Oct 21 2010 Updated July 4, 2023

The Weekly Source

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A new $13.6 million aged care facility has opened in Bendigo, opened by member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan MP. The new Stella Anderson home is a 60-bed residential aged care facility.

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