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Monday, April 22

SA Govt to spend millions on response to aged care royal commission

Attorney-General Vickie Chapman will today announce her department will spend $3.2 million to coordinate the State Government’s response to the ongoing aged care royal commission.

I still don't know what happened to Bob: Oakden whistleblower opens aged care inquiry

The woman who blew the whistle on widespread abuse and mistreatment of dementia patients at Adelaide’s infamous Oakden nursing home has broken down giving evidence to the royal commission into aged care.

Royal Commissioners Richard Tracey and Lynelle Briggs at the first public hearing of the aged care inquiry in Adelaide today. Photo: AAP/Kelly Barnes

Royal commission asks: is the aged care sector fit for purpose?

An investigation of abuse and other issues across Australia’s aged care sector will be conducted amid a “rising torrent” of concern that the industry is faltering in areas of safety and quality, a royal commission has heard.