Juniper CEO Discusses Challenges in WA Aged Care Sector

Older West Australians face a crisis in aged care due to high construction costs and a shortage of tradies, leading to a decrease in residential care beds, now at 65.5 per 1000 people aged over 70, below the national average. The WA Government seeks increased home care funding and new loans to alleviate the backlog of older individuals awaiting care, emphasizing the urgent need for improved access to services.

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