Hello Everyone, Yesterday when Mr Wyatt was asked whether he would mandate staff ratios in aged care facilities, like child care centres, Mr Wyatt said there wouldn't be sufficient staff for small country towns or remote Aboriginal communities. Mandated ratios in child care has increased costs for families he added Is Mr Wyatt saying we cannot afford to give our elderly the care they need and deserve? AND if care staff were respected and paid more than shelf fillers , aged care facilities would attract and retain staff. Please take a few moments to send Mr Wyatt a message about why mandated staff ratios in aged care are important to you, Ken.Wyatt.MP@aph.gov.au The new Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, ( the one stop shop) is a step forward, but doesn't stop the neglect - the commission will be able to respond to concerns more efficiently, but ultimately we need to stop the neglect before it happens. warm regards, Jane Seaholme