via Change.org/alliedhealthcareinagedcare started by Alwyn Blase
"My name is Alwyn Blayse, I’m a physiotherapist who has worked in aged care for over 23 years. And I’ve never been so concerned about the clinical care of our mums, dads and loved ones in nursing homes as I am right now - right after the Labor government announced new funding models, my 73 year-old mum-in-law was denied regular physiotherapy that she needs to stay alive."
"We are calling for mandated minimum minutes of clinical care delivery for nursing home residents."
"Currently, there are no required minimum levels of ...
via Change.org/alliedhealthcareinagedcare started by Alwyn Blase
"My name is Alwyn Blayse, I’m a physiotherapist who has worked in aged care for over 23 years. And I’ve never been so concerned about the clinical care of our mums, dads and loved ones in nursing homes as I am right now - right after the Labor government announced new funding models, my 73 year-old mum-in-law was denied regular physiotherapy that she needs to stay alive."
"We are calling for mandated minimum minutes of clinical care delivery for nursing home residents."
"Currently, there are no required minimum levels of allied health care and they don’t count towards star ratings of aged care homes. There are no incentives for these homes to invest in allied health care even though they are funded for it by the government."
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Our petition has been tabled at Parliament and we've met with Anika Wells' office - now we need your help to keep the momentum going.
Can you send an email to the Minister for Aged Care, asking her to amend the Aged Care Act 1997 to include minimum mandatory allied health and enrolled nursing minutes in the Star Ratings quality indicators?