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ACQ strives to be the media’s preferred commentator on aged care issues within the State.

While faced with the challenges of communicating the complexities of the aged care industry to the everyday person, ACQ consistently delivers a united voice in the media for its members.

The following media resources produced by the Association aim to improve the industry’s standing within the Queensland community and encourage more sensitive and thoughtful discussion of negative issues regarding aged care in the media.

11 December 2009 – Queensland aged care providers scoop national awards for excellence

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Aged Care Queensland members Feros Care and D&R Community Services have been nationally recognised at the 2009 Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Aged Care for their outstanding contribution to and leadership of the residential and community care sectors.

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7 December 2009 – ABC 612 Brisbane Mornings interview

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Today the 28^th Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting is being held in Brisbane. Their primary focus will be on health – specifically, on the areas of aged care, child care and hospitals. But will anything come of this meeting or will it just be another talk fest? In this interview, Anton discusses the changes Queensland providers want to see come out of today’s COAG meeting, including a long-term solution to fixing the industry’s capital funding model.

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Skip to the 40 second mark to hear Anton speaking on behalf of the industry.

15 October 2009 – Government urged to show courage on aged care reforms

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Queensland aged care providers will today urge the Rudd Government to show the political courage needed to bring about genuine reform of their sector, in order to meet the needs of the ageing population.

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1 October 2009 – Funding boost means Queensland aged care providers no longer running on empty

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Today’s $36 million boost to Home and Community Care (HACC) funding will enable thousands of older Queenslander to continue living in their own homes, and relieve pressure on the state’s hospitals.

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21 September 2009 – Aged Care Queensland backs Kevin87 campaign

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Aged Care Queensland CEO Anton Kardash is available for interviews in relation to the Kevin87 campaign, which has been launched today by Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA).

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