Billions in budget for aged care a ‘significant investment’

HammondCare CEO Mike Baird says the proposed $17 billion for the aged care sector is a significant investment but there is still a lot to do. The federal budget which is being announced by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on Tuesday night is expected to favour aged care. “It’s not just about the dollars but do we actually value caring for our elderly in the way that they deserve,” Mr Baird told Sky News. “In terms of the early indications it does appear as if that’s where the federal government is focusing but this is a long term challenge and it’s going to take a long time to get to the position we need to.”