Older Tasmanians will receive more support to live enriching and healthy lives at home or in assisted living, under a re-elected Tasmanian Liberal Government.
Our Government will ensure Tasmanians can age in their own home, in assisted living, and in all aspects of our community.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said supporting our seniors is all about giving people more choice, more support and better care as they age.
"Everyone deserves to age with dignity and support, regardless of their age, income or location," Premier Rockliff said.
"By partnering with aged-care providers, we will deliver much-needed, additional care options for Tasmanians who are in need of extra support, and are transitioning from hospital back to home, or from hospital to an assisted living facility.
"Three new facilities will provide older Tasmanians with more choice in aged care, so there is no need for long waits in hospital.
"Expanding our successful Care@home service will ensure older Tasmanians can remain closer to support networks and receive treatment in the comfort of their own home.
"Our Ticket to Wellbeing Program has seen great success with the first round of the program exhausted in just 10 weeks, supporting nearly 9,000 vouchers.
"We want to see this continue, and expanding this program means more Tasmanians can take part in activities that enrich their lives.
"Finally, a new Minister for Ageing will work to make Tasmania a national leader in positive ageing and deliver more age-friendly communities."
Under the four-point plan, a re-elected Liberal Government will:
- Undertake an EOI for aged care providers to construct and operate three assisted living facilities in the North, North West and South on greenfield Government-owned land;
- Invest $16 million to expand our successful Care@home service, ensuring older Tasmanians can receive expert care in their own home;
- Double the Ticket to Wellbeing Program from 2026-27, and extend it a further two years to 30 June 2028, meaning more Tasmanians keep active, connected and healthy; and
- Appoint a Minister for Ageing to ensure that our older Tasmanians have a strong presence and are advocated for around the Cabinet table.
A majority Liberal Government is the only way to keep Tasmania moving forward with certainty, stability, and efficiency.
This election comes down to one choice: a strong Liberal team with a real plan or another merry-go-round of chaos.
Let's get on with it.
Let's finish the job for Tasmania.
