Spotlight on Aged Care

February 25, 2021
60 min
Season 14 - Episode 4: Spotlight on Aged Care

Season 14 - Episode 4: Spotlight on Aged Care

Spotlight on Aged Care - Episode 4

Overview

On the eve of the final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care, Q+A asks is Australia failing its older citizens? The pandemic has exposed nightmare stories of neglect for those in aged care. What needs to change and are there alternative models for aged care we should be exploring? Joining Hamish Macdonald to discuss the topic are: Katie Allen, Liberal Member for Higgins; Clare O'Neil, Shadow Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services; Mike Baird, CEO of HammondCare and Former NSW Premier; Jane Halton, Health expert and former head of Australia’s Finance Department; and Joseph Ibrahim, Professor at the Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University.

Episode Information

TV Show

Q&A

Season

Season 14

Episode Number

4

Air Date

February 25, 2021

Runtime

60 minutes

Guest Stars

Mike Baird

Mike Baird

Self - Panellist

Jane Halton

Jane Halton

Self - Panellist

Joseph Ibrahim

Joseph Ibrahim

Self - Panellist

Clare O'Neil

Clare O'Neil

Self - Panellist

Katie Allen

Katie Allen

Self - Panellist