Richard Colbeck (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians) Share this | Hansard source

The package announced today further builds on specific measures that we've announced previously to support the aged-care workforce at this time. Continuing the aged-care workforce retention payment program for eligible frontline direct care staff recognises the particular role that they play in looking after our most vulnerable Australians. We're extending the bonus for a further period to support the direct care workforce and encourage retention, at a cost of $154.5 million. In addition, we're supporting aged-care providers and workers who may be affected by the single worker, single site principle in hotspot areas in regions of Victoria with up to $92.4 million in funding. We're also extending the support from an initial eight weeks to 12 weeks, in recognition of the prolonged situation in Victoria and to allow providers to claim for a longer period. This will enable— (Time expired)