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Australians Ombudsman Finds Aged Care Funding Algorithm is Neither Fair Nor Consistent

Ace Health Desk – In short: Use of automation in Australia’s aged care system lacks safeguards and has led to unfair outcomes for elderly patients, the commonwealth ombudsman has found: Published: Mon 26 Oct 2026 at 2:08pm The ombudsman released his findings after an investigation into the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s classification algorithm: […]

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INVESTIGATION: Australia’s Elderly Could Face Higher Care Bills Under New Federal Reform Called ‘HELF’ Not Help

Ace Health Desk – Aged care residents face bills for TVs, hot breakfasts and soft drinks: By Anne ConnollyBy Ninah KopelABC Investigations Published: Wed 14 Oct 2026 at 12:58pm In August, it looked like that simple joy would end, after her provider, Uniting, handed out a glossy brochure about its new “Higher Everyday Living Fees” […]