Australia to ‘modernise’ aged care IT with new budget

The Australian government is investing A$312.6 million (around $200 million) over four years to improve the ICT systems in the aged care sector.

It is part of the A$3.9 billion ($2.5 billion) 2022-2023 October budget for implementing aged care reforms to “improve safety, dignity, quality and humanity.” 

WHY IT MATTERS

According to Health Minister Mark Butler, the ICT modernisation budget will help reduce the administrative burden for over…