The royal commission into aged care has heard evidence of extreme deprivation and mistreatment. It has also inquired into the toll taken on people caring for the elderly. Kate O’Halloran on looking after her grandmother, and what happened when she complained about her treatment.

Guest: Journalist and research fellow at Victoria University Kate O’Halloran.

Background reading: 

Carers’ evidence on aged care in The Saturday Paper

The Saturday Paper

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The royal commission into aged care has heard evidence of extreme deprivation and mistreatment. It has also inquired into the toll taken on people caring for the elderly. Kate O’Halloran on looking after her grandmother, and what happened when she complained about her treatment.Guest: Journalist and research fellow at Victoria University Kate O’Halloran.Background reading: <a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/health/2019/08/03/carers-evidence-aged-care/15647544008554">Carers’ evidence on aged care</a> in The Saturday Paper<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/">The Monthly</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://7ampodcast.com.au/">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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The royal commission into aged care has heard evidence of extreme deprivation and mistreatment. It has also inquired into the toll taken on people caring for the elderly. Kate O’Halloran on looking after her grandmother, and what happened when she comp...

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