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Government to pay for showers for at-home aged care recipients

The decision to scrap the plan to charge older Australians $50/hour for showers was made after months of sustained criticism, including warnings that people were forgoing other care to afford the service.

1 report1 sourceApr 21, 2026, 12:38 PM
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ABC AustraliaApr 21, 2026, 12:38 PM

Government to pay for showers for at-home aged care recipients

The decision to scrap the plan to charge older Australians $50/hour for showers was made after months of sustained criticism, including warnings that people were forgoing other care to afford the service.

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