Barbara Spriggs and son Clive speak to media after giving evidence at the Royal Commission into Aged Care. Photo: AAP/James Elsby

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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.

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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.

Opinion

Unpaid family carers: the unsung heroes of Australia

Australia’s millions of unpaid carers deserve much more support from government to avoid often terrible consequences when the pressure gets too much, writes David Militz.

Opinion

Aged care scandals will continue unless the care model is transformed

The newly-announced royal commission into the aged care sector won’t be the last unless Australia changes the way it thinks about and delivers care.

News

SA needs 200+ extra dementia beds: Wade

South Australia needs more than 200 new beds to treat dementia patients in the wake of the Oakden scandal, says Minister for Health and Wellbeing Stephen Wade.