Politics Now Why Albo is under pressure to meet Trump
Jun 30, 2025
Raf Epstein, the mornings host at ABC Radio Melbourne, dives into pressing topics affecting Australia. He discusses how Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under pressure to address U.S. tariffs, emphasizing the urgency of diplomatic meetings. Epstein also explores the challenges faced by the 'sandwich generation,' who juggle aged care responsibilities for both children and elderly parents, revealing the complexities and urgent need for reform in Australia’s aged care system. Tune in for insights on international relations and family dynamics!
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Challenges of Aged Care Navigation
- Navigating the aged care system is extremely complex and draining for families balancing work and care duties.
- Most aged care occurs at home, which adds to the difficulty given the bureaucracy and limited workforce.
Aged Care System Failure Example
- Sri's family struggled to get an aged care assessment and by the time it arrived, his mother-in-law had died.
- Lost paperwork and system failures are common barriers in accessing care.
Workforce Shortage in Aged Care
- A key aged care problem is the lack of workforce to meet demand, impacting rollout and quality of care.
- Delay in reforms reflects the difficulty of fixing systemic aged care issues.