University of Canberra to build aged care facility

26/11/2025 5 min
University of Canberra to build aged care facility

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Australia is grappling with an ageing population, and aged care remains a sticking point in government funding arrangements.But now, one university is thinking outside of the box.The University of Canberra has announced it will develop a large-scale aged care community next to the University of Canberra Hospital, as part of a 100-year agreement to bring residents closer to where healthcare staff are trained.Guest: Bill Shorten, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra and former Labor opposition leader Producer: Grace Stranger

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