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Government to pay for showers for at-home aged care recipients
The federal government will cease charging older Australians for essential at-home aged care services, including showers, effective October. Aged Care Minister Sam Rae emphasized these services are fundamental to aging with dignity, following significant criticism from advocates and the community. The reversal could cost taxpayers over a billion dollars as the government seeks to manage spending.
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