Stephanie Borys
Political Reporter at ABC News (Australia)
Political Reporter for the ABC, Canberra. Posts or likes are my own views.
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Jun 11, 2024 |
abc.net.au | Stephanie Borys
In short: A new report by the Centre for Policy Development has recommended three days of free childcare for some families with a small fee for others. The report argues childcare should be seen in the same light as public education and Medicare, which is offered to all Australians. What's next? The federal government is waiting on a final report from the Productivity Commission that is looking into universal childcare.
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Jun 6, 2024 |
abc.net.au | Oliver Gordon |Stephanie Borys
Home care packages allow older people to access support without moving into aged care homes, but there's concern the department responsible for administering the packages is struggling to keep up with demand.
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Jun 6, 2024 |
abc.net.au | Stephanie Borys
In short: Over 68,000 older Australians are waiting for a home care package. The figure is more than double what the waiting list was about the same time last year. What's next? The government has promised to provide an extra 24,100 home care packages during 2024-25. The number of Australians waiting for a home care package has increased to more than 68,000, with departmental officials conceding it is becoming harder to access the scheme.
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Jun 4, 2024 |
en.mogaznews.com | Stephanie Borys
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Jun 4, 2024 |
abc.net.au | Stephanie Borys
In short: 63 domestic violence support workers have been hired across the country, well short of a commitment from federal, state and territory governments. The federal government has provided funding to hire the workers, while the states and territories had agreed to fill 352 jobs by June 30. What's next?: The states say they are working to fill the positions and further contracts will be signed by the end of the month.
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