Prescriptions aren’t a luxury item – they’re a necessity. Making our prescriptions cheaper will hopefully ease some of the stress and pressure many people are facing at the moment.
All Australians, no matter what their age, should have the right to an adequate standard of healthcare, and this includes mental health care and services.
The time to invest in a national dental program is now. We need to see the government develop a publicly funded senior dental health program, bulk billed through Medicare.