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Focus on Indigenous health and aged care

National Seniors reports that the federal government has renewed focus on services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander seniors. It says the 2023–24 Budget delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers provides measures to make a practical difference for Indigenous Australians and help “close the gap” especially in the areas of health and aged care.

Published: 10 July 2023
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  • 10 July 2023
  • National Seniors Australia

The government is continuing its support for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program, which funds services to meet the needs of Indigenous peoples while allowing them to remain close to home and community.

Most of these services are in rural and remote areas.

“We want older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to feel culturally safe when they receive aged care,” the program’s website says.

“This means we need aged care services that recognise, respect and support their unique cultural identity [and] meet their needs, wants and rights.”