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Certainty for older Australians and aged care providers on CHSP 20 August 2026 Media release The Australian Government will extend the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) to 30 June 2029 – giving 830,000 older Australians certainty about the services they use every day and supporting providers to continue critical aged care services. TV interview with Minister Rae, Today Show – 19 August 2026 19 August 2026 Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Tom Steinfort on the tobacco excise.
Radio interview with Minister Rae, ABC Illawarra – 17 August 2026 17 August 2026 Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Nick Rheinberger on dementia awareness, aged care wait times and the IAT. Radio interview with Minister Rae, 4CA – 17 August 2026 17 August 2026 Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Murray Jones about the dementia awareness campaign; and aged care wait times.
Radio interview with Minister Rae, ABC Radio Brisbane – 17 August 2026 17 August 2026 Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Steve Austin on dementia awareness, aged care wait times and the IAT. Helping Australians reduce their dementia risk 14 August 2026 Media release Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australia, but evidence shows nearly half of all cases can be delayed or prevented by addressing known risk factors.
Radio interview with Minister Rae, ABC Radio Adelaide – 12 August 2026 12 August 2026 Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Leigh Radford on aged care. TV interview with Minister Rae, News24 – 12 August 2026 12 August 2026 Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Tom Connell on Support at Home waiting times, CHSP and Private health insurance.
Kate Pope PSM appointed acting Inspector-General of Aged Care 4 August 2026 Media release The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Kate Pope PSM as acting Inspector-General of Aged Care. Minister Rae doorstop, Creswick – 1 August 2026 1 August 2026 Read the transcript of Minister Rae's doorstop on 15% Rise In Aged Care Nurse and Carer Award Wage; Aged Care Another pay rise for our aged care nurses 1 August 2026 Media release The Australian Government is today delivering a fifth increase to award wages to the dedicated nurses who provide aged care services to older Australians.
Delivering more aged care beds for the Illawarra 28 July 2026 Media release The Australian Government is delivering more aged care beds where they are needed most, as soon as possible, ensuring older Australians can access the world-class care they deserve. Radio interview with Minister Rae, ABC Radio Illawarra - 28 July 2026 28 July 2026 Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Nick Rheinberger.
Minister Rae doorstop, Hillside at Figtree – 28 July 2026 28 July 2026 Read the transcript of Minister Rae's doorstop on the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program; delayed discharge. Radio interview with Minister Rae, ABC Radio Adelaide – 22 July 2026 22 July 2026 Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Rory McClaren. Press conference with Minister Rae, Adelaide – 22 July 2026 22 July 2026 Read the transcript of Minister Rae's press conference on the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program.
Delivering more aged care beds for Adelaide 22 July 2026 Media release The Australian Government is delivering more aged care beds where they are needed most, as soon as possible, ensuring older Australians can access the world-class care they deserve. More support for rural and remote Support at Home 13 July 2026 Media release The Australian Government is delivering more funding to aged care providers in rural and remote areas to ensure older Australians can access the in-home care services they need, wherever they live.
Radio interview with Minister Rae, ABC Radio National – 2 July 2026 2 July 2026 Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Melissa Clarke. Government response to interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner's Report 2 July 2026 Media release Today the Albanese Labor Government has released its response to the Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner's landmark report, Transforming Aged Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
New Commissioner to improve culturally safe aged care 1 July 2026 Media release Older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians will have an enduring, independent voice at the heart of the aged care system, with the Australian Government introducing legislation to establish Australia's first permanent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner.
Press conference with Minister Rae, Canberra – 30 June 2026 30 June 2026 Read the transcript of Minister Rae's press conference on aged care wage increases. New Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner appointed 23 June 2026 Media release Ms Jodi Cassar has been appointed as the new Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, to lead Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care reform through to the appointment of a permanent Commissioner.
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