澳大利亚政府为个人护理提供退款. Australian government reverses aged care fees for personal care.

澳大利亚政府已取消要求老年护理人员为洗和穿衣等基本个人保健服务支付额外费用的政策. The Australian government has reversed a policy requiring aged care residents to pay extra for essential personal care services like showering and dressing. 由于公众的批评,政府将这些任务重新归类为临床护理以取消费用. Following public criticism, the government reclassified these tasks as clinical care to remove fees. 预计卫生部长马克·巴特勒将在国家新闻俱乐部宣布进一步的老年护理和全国残疾人保险计划改革. Health Minister Mark Butler is expected to announce further aged care and National Disability Insurance Scheme reforms at the National Press Club.