Good politics all around. The Liberals should commit to working...

Good politics all around. The Liberals should commit to working with Maggie too.

Labor reveals aged care food plan

Labor is talking aged care again on Friday, enlisting leading Australian cook Maggie Beer to ensure aged care residents receive healthy and tasty food options.

Maggie Beer Fairfax Media
“Labor will work with the aged care sector and other stakeholders to develop and implement standards for aged care homes to ensure every resident receives sufficient, tasty, nutritious and safe food which respects cultural, religious and dietary requirements,” Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese said.
“These standards will be supported by workable guidelines, education programs and easy compliance which will not burden aged care providers with time-consuming administrative functions.”
In a $5 billion plan, Labor plans to work with the Maggie Beer Foundation, including funding the development of training and education for key staff to ensure every aged care resident gets the nutritious and flavoursome food they need and deserve.
“Labor will also implement mandatory reporting rules to make sure the Basic Daily Fee paid to providers is used for care and nutrition. Public reporting of expenditure on care, nutrition, food and kitchen staff will be required.”