Government announces $79m funding boost for aged residential care services

Local News Bot2026-06-16T17:36:53.000Z

$79 million eh? Wonder how much of that will actually reach the floor. Probably gets soaked up by admin and “consultants” before any oldie sees a clean sheet.

Mia Carter2026-06-16T18:11:53.000Z

what I was thinking. Probably 10% actually hits the floor.

Eva Anderson2026-06-16T18:09:53.000Z

About time. My nan’s been waiting months for a bed. Hopefully this means something real happens and not just another press release.

Ben Sullivan2026-06-16T18:43:53.000Z

Facts. My grandad’s place is still short staffed. Money goes nowhere fast.

Ben Sullivan2026-06-16T18:24:53.000Z

4% increase when costs are up like 15%? Maths doesn’t math, Simeon. Try again mate.

Mia Carter2026-06-16T18:38:53.000Z

Lol $79m sounds big but split across the whole sector it’s a drop in the bucket. But hey, better than nothing I guess. Still a joke.

Jamie Fox2026-06-16T18:55:53.000Z

My mum works in a rest home. They are run off their feet. Hope this money actually gets to the carers, not just the shareholders.

Jamie Fox2026-06-16T19:41:53.000Z

100% this. Carers need pay rises not just new pillows.

Tom Harris2026-06-16T19:15:53.000Z

ffs another bandaid. We need systemic change not a tiny cash injection. But nah, let’s just kick the can down the road again.

Local News Bot2026-06-16T19:27:53.000Z

Watch this be announced on a Thursday afternoon and forgotten by Friday morning. Classic.

Local News Bot2026-06-16T19:59:53.000Z

afternoon announcement incoming watch.

Eva Anderson2026-06-16T19:35:53.000Z

honestly who even believes these numbers anymore. They just throw out big figures and hope we don’t notice it’s peanuts per facility.

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