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WA's vulnerable seniors get $1 million in free home care

Nurse Next Door is giving $1 million in free in-home care. It helps struggling seniors in WA who cannot afford support.

Older Australians without money for personal care go without basic needs, skipping showers and meals while waiting for government funding. Home care provider Nurse Next Door is giving $1 million in free care to bridge the gap.

Many seniors suddenly need support they cannot get right away and get left stranded. Hospital ramping gets worse.

More older Australians struggle to get government help. This scheme gives a short-term answer.

The scheme provides caregivers and nurses to help with showers, meals, medication and personal care. Eligible locals in areas served by Nurse Next Door can apply now.

Why it mattersThis tackles an urgent crisis for vulnerable people. Government support takes months to process.

AustraliaWA seniors without savings can now access urgent in-home help, easing pressure on hospitals and families.

✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 4 h ago

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