Q&A - S14E04: Spotlight on Aged Care

Name: Spotlight on Aged Care
Genre: News, Talk
Released: 2021-02-25
Duration: 1 h

Feb 25, 2021News, TalkSeason 14, Episode 4

On the eve of the final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care, Q+A asks is Australia failing its older citizens? The pandemic has exposed nightmare stories of neglect for those in aged care. What needs to change and are there alternative models for aged care we should be exploring? Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss the topic are: Katie Allen, Liberal Member for Higgins; Clare O'Neil, Shadow Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services; Mike Baird, CEO of HammondCare and Former NSW Premier; Jane Halton, Health expert and former head of Australia’s Finance Department; and Joseph Ibrahim, Professor at the Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University.

Cast: Hamish Macdonald

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Q&A S14E04 Synopsis

Stream Q&A "Spotlight on Aged Care" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2021-02-25, this episode is part of Season 14 of Q&A. Featuring performances from Hamish Macdonald among the cast. With a runtime of 1h, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this News and Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. On the eve of the final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care, Q+A asks is Australia failing its older citizens? The pandemic has exposed nightmare stories of neglect for those in aged care. What needs to change and are there alternative mode...