The Green Party welcomes the release of “A place to grow old: Securing the future of aged care” report and echoes the need for a plan to support older people to live and age with dignity.
“We need a system where people can receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time,” says Lawrence Xu-Nan, seniors spokesperson for the Green Party.
“Successive Governments have not addressed the real issue of aged care, such as in-home care and aged residential care, and have continued to kick the can down the road.”
“This report has articulated solutions to address the deficits in our aged care system and the real cost of doing nothing,”
“The Green Party believes those who work in aged care must be respected and rewarded, with secure conditions that enable them to provide high-quality, compassionate support.”
“Yet, New Zealand is heading in the wrong direction with aged care. We have seen the Coalition Government undermining the rights of our doctors, nurses, health care assistants, and the broader aged care workforce.”
“The Green Party are committed to a long-term vision where seniors thrive with dignity and autonomy in vibrant intergenerational communities, ensuring that ageing is a positive process.”
“To achieve that, we need to ensure that our system is fit for purpose.”
