The Australian government will invest more than $500 million to extend support for aged care during the COVID19 pandemic. 9News
Mr Hunt said the funding could be broken down into four key areas.
"This is support for facilities and it comes as a cost of $245 million. It assists them as we announced in May on May 1, with the ability to develop their workforce, to provide for PPE needs and for other elements relating to the fight against COVID-19," Mr Hunt said.
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