RE: https://aus.social/@jhaue/116280418811162708
#FedPol #MinisterRae #AgedCare New Aged Care algorithm. The federal government introduced new payments for services for people in Aged Care. However, that was not the only change. The new assessment tool is an algorithm, can’t be overridden by a human, randomly leads to worse care. It is unfair, inequitable. It doesn’t mention in this article but anecdotally, people in the system are already afraid to ask for an assessment.
Aged care algorithm 'like Russian roulette'
By Anne Connolly and Ninah Kopel
A new algorithm for deciding how much aged care support people can receive to stay living at home is being blamed for reducing care to older Australians.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/aged-care-algorithm-for-home-care-under-fire/106475138
Saw an escape attempt from a "locked ward" type aged care facility today.
It appeared that a resident, perhaps early 70s, was leaving the facility with their younger family members to go on an excursion.
Immediately they were out the final gate, the resident took off running.
But their younger and stronger relative, in his 50s perhaps, gave chase and wrapped the escapee in his arms only 50 metres from the gate.
What are you doing with your freedom?
RE: https://aus.social/@jhaue/116179559862513014
#agedcare #auspol Simplistic assessment algorithm for Aged Care
@PetraPanda Can’t be gamed? Tell that to providers coercing kickbacks from wheelchair/equipment suppliers to dodge fee caps (ABC 2025), or the $1.5B privatisation of assessments creating blatant conflicts labor ignored despite royal commission warnings. Wait times doubled to 245 days while profits flow. Not dole bludgers—corporate gaming. Nationalise & fix it.
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