It seems that it often takes a national crisis for cracks in a system to become visible.

And under the harsh light of COVID19, the aged care sector has revealed systemic issues in it’s ability to provide adequate care, workers and now, protection against an invisible enemy.

Joining host Max Tillman is Professor Michael Woods, Professor of Health Economics at the Center for Health Economics Research and Evaluation (CHERE) at the University of Technology Sydney. He is on the Board of the Australian Digital Health Agency and is a member of the Aged Care Financing Authority.

Joining Professor Woods is Ian Henschke, chief advocate for National Seniors Australia.