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Older Australians with disability call for more support

Published 3 June 2024, 7:04 am
Australians diagnosed with disability after the age of 65 don't qualify for the NDIS, leaving them dependent on Aged Care funding. Advocates support can be inadequate, forcing some people to make difficult choices.
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