Anglicare Australia has congratulated Minister for Aged Care and Seniors Sam Rae on his appointment to the ministry.
“Anglicare Australia warmly congratulates Sam Rae on his appointment as Minister for Aged Care and Seniors,” said Executive Director Kasy Chambers.
“We welcome the focus on seniors alongside aged care. This shows the Government understands that aging with dignity goes beyond aged care and touches on issues that affect all older people – like housing, income and mental health.
“This is a crucial time for the aged care system, with major reforms underway and a new rights-based Aged Care Act being rolled out. We look forward to working with Minister Rae to support the transition to a new Act and make sure these changes deliver the quality care that older Australians deserve.
“We also welcome Mark Butler’s reappointment as Minister for Health and Aged Care. His return to the portfolio is a sign of the Government’s commitment to continuing reforms to aged care – and a vote of confidence in his stewardship of the reforms alongside outgoing Minister Anika Wells.
“We extend our thanks to Minister Wells for working closely with older people, advocates, and the aged care sector to deliver a landmark Aged Care Act, and lay the groundwork for long-overdue changes to the system.
“We look forward to working with both Ministers Butler and Rae to deliver a better future for older Australians,” Ms Chambers said.