ABC Radio - National Interest - Interview with Robyn Batten
Aged care: the budget debate we are yet to have
Synopsis of Interview:- There was a big gap in the federal budget - and it wasn't just the unmentionable deficit. Aged care didn't rate a mention in the treasurer's speech, despite the fact that those working in the sector are telling anyone who'll listen that funding is inadequate. Private companies, church agencies and trade unions all agree that something has to change if we are going to provide enough residential aged care places for Australia's grey future.
Guests
Robyn Batten - Executive Director, Uniting Aged Care Victoria & Tasmania
Ged Kearney - Federal Secretary, Australian Nursing Federation
Gerard Mansour - CEO Aged and Community Care Victoria