Seniors

Congratulations to Ms Caroline Baum, who was recently appointed as the NSW Ambassador for the Older Women's Network. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has put our aged care system on a knife's edge. As we know, older people are particularly susceptible to the virus, and protecting aged care settings from infection is crucial.

I congratulate local legend Peggy Lane on being awarded one of two 2020 Inner West Senior Citizen of the Year Awards.

Labor has asked the NSW Government to confirm what precautions have been taken to protect seniors during the pandemic.

The Golden Letters Club in Marrickville is an online community pen-pal service reaching out to people in need of support. 

A question to the Government about the management of Covid-19 at Dorothy Henderson Lodge.

A question to the Government on their management of Coronavirus in aged care facilities.

NSW Labor has called for the Berejiklian Government to work urgently with the Morrison Government and implement strong measures to protect 61,000 aged care residents and essential staff.

State government agencies like Service NSW should be conducting regular welfare checks on the elderly following tougher restrictions, advising people over 70 to stay home, according to NSW Labor.

Despite seniors being the most at risk group of being adversely affected by COVID-19, the NSW Government is failing to provide clear consistent advice specifically for seniors.