The latest government report highlights key aged care trends, including fewer providers and rising spending. In 2023-24, 1.5 million people accessed aged care services. Residential care providers dropped to 736, continuing a five-year decline, while home care providers also fell to 909.

Key points:

• Home Care Package users nearly doubled in five years, reaching 275,486.
• Flexible care places increased to 12,286 across five programs.
• Government spending on aged care reached $35 billion, with 60% directed to residential care.

For the full details, read the article on the Australian Ageing Agenda website here.