❓ Mr Eatts questions the availability of aged care and transport services for elderly residents in the Warren-Blackwood electorate, particularly in rural areas without hospitals. The Minister's response deflects responsibility to the Commonwealth Government.
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(1) What is the current number of older residents in the Warren–Blackwood electorate receiving Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) or Home Care Package services? (2) Are any support services that don’t rely on volunteers provided specifically for transportation to medical appointments for elderly residents in towns without local hospitals? (3) Has the State Government assessed transport and service gaps for ageing-in-place models in rural areas: (a) If so, will the Minister table that report?
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Answered
25 June 2025
Responded by
Minister for Aged Care and Seniors
Response time
10 days
1-3. The Commonwealth Government is the funder and regulator of the aged care system. Data on aged care beds should be attributed to the Commonwealth Government.
Transport is a service category in Commonwealth Home Support Program and Home Care Packages.
The Regional Pensioner Travel Card provides eligible pensioners with up to $775 a year towards the cost of fuel and/or taxi travel from participating providers, offering more support for the transport needs of pensioners living in regional areas.
Transport is a service category in Commonwealth Home Support Program and Home Care Packages.
The Regional Pensioner Travel Card provides eligible pensioners with up to $775 a year towards the cost of fuel and/or taxi travel from participating providers, offering more support for the transport needs of pensioners living in regional areas.
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