Jenny McAllister (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme) Share this | Hansard source

I again thank Senator Askew for raising an important case, and I say to her: of course, for any individual who comes to you, we will always be interested in hearing their stories directly; you should refer those to myself or to Minister Rae. But it highlights why these reforms are so significant. It is a generational reform designed to deliver aged care of the highest quality for older Australians. They are people who have given so much for our country and they deserve nothing less than the very best care. Support at Home, which I know all senators are looking forward to, will make it possible for older people to live independently at home for longer, with higher levels of care available close to family and close to community.