Aged care sector struggles while waiting for new funding system

Leah McBey
Updated January 14 2021 - 5:03pm, first published 5:02pm
STRUGGLES: Most aged care homes across Tasmania are struggling to keep their heads above water financially, according to the latest independent report on the sector. Picture: File photo
STRUGGLES: Most aged care homes across Tasmania are struggling to keep their heads above water financially, according to the latest independent report on the sector. Picture: File photo

Aged care homes are in a holding pattern as they wait for the federal government to roll out a proposed new way to fund the ailing sector.

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Leah McBey

Leah McBey

Senior Journalist

As a southern New Zealander I love island life. So Tassie was an obvious choice after living in North America, Europe and the Pacific Islands. I've done a bit of everything but communication is the motif threading through my life.

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