On behalf of AAG's Board and members, AAG President Anita Westera and CEO Renu Borst send our heartfelt appreciation to Hon Sam Rae MP, Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, for his attendance and participation at the 58th AAG Conference held in Mparntwe Alice Springs.
Speaking to delegates at the start of the President's Symposium, Minister Rae noted that, “Good aged care does not happen in the big pieces of legislation or the press conferences or the funding decisions, though I know they are always welcome. It happens quietly, in every corner of our country. In the early hours of every morning, long into the evening – when a nurse checks in on someone recovering from surgery before dawn, when a carer shares a meal and a story late in the evening, or when a physiotherapist helps an older person regain the confidence to walk again. And I’m so pleased I can be here to tell you how deeply I, and our government, value the work you and your colleagues do.”
Read more from Minister Rae and catch up on all the news from the AAGConf25 online at Australian Ageing Agenda.
We look forward to continued dialogue with Minister Rae and working together to support the health and wellbeing of older people.
AAG also sends appreciation to Dheran Young, NT Shadow Minister for Health, who also attended the Symposium.
Pictured from left: Dheran Young; Judy Ratajec (conference co-Chair); Renu Borst (AAG CEO); Minister Sam Rae; Anita Westera (AAG President); Mary Ingrames (conference co-Chair)
Photo credits: Oliver Eclipse Photography, official AAGConf25 photographer