Albanese Government Commits $60M for Critical Darwin Aged Care Expansion
The Albanese government has announced a $60 million investment to build a 120-bed aged care facility in Darwin to address critical shortages in the Northern Territory's healthcare infrastructure, addressing critical shortages in the Northern Territory's healthcare infrastructure.
The Key Details:
$60 million allocated for a 120-bed aged care facility in Darwin to address a waitlist of over 100 people
$10.1 million to CareFlIght for purchasing a plane to support medical evacuations from remote communities
A 30% increase in hospital funding for the Northern Territory, the largest per capita increase of any jurisdiction
"Our health and aged care plan for the Territory is a comprehensive plan. It's delivering on aged care, but it's doing more as well," said Prime Minister Albanese during the announcement, highlighting how the government is addressing the long-standing deficiencies and gaps in the Territory's healthcare infrastructure.
Why It Matters:
This significant investment addresses what the government characterizes as a healthcare system that has been historically underfunded and overlooked, particularly in aged care where the Royal Commission's interim report was titled "Neglect."
With more than 60 aged care patients currently occupying hospital beds in Darwin and a significant number of elderly individuals experiencing homelessness in the region, These investments aim to relieve pressure on the broader healthcare system by reducing hospital bed occupancy for aged care patients in Darwin and providing dignified care for the elderly population.
The government's focus on remote communities, particularly First Nations populations, represents an attempt to bridge longstanding gaps in healthcare access, including limited medical facilities and services, across Australia's vast northern regions
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