Broome Hearing

The hearing commenced at 10am (AEST) on Monday, 17 June 2019. It can be viewed through the Royal Commission's YouTube channel.

The Royal Commission inquired into:

• the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people when it comes to aged care services
• the perspective and experience of people who access aged care in remote areas including family members and carers
• the nature and scope of aged care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in remote areas
• the barriers to accessing aged care services for people living in remote areas
• the challenges of maintaining an adequately skilled and culturally appropriate workforce
• good practice care models for people living in remote areas.

Further information

• The Broome Hearing closed on Wednesday 19 June 2019.
• Applications for leave to appear at the public hearing closed 5pm (ACST) on Thursday 6 June 2019.
• Exhibit documents relating to this hearing have been published on the this page.
• Transcripts and a Witness list are available for all days of the hearing.

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