Mitch Fifield (Victoria, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

Yes I can. For instance, Lin Hatfield Dodds from UnitingCare said, 'The government's announcement is very good news':

Additional support to assist residential care providers in meeting this challenge is most welcome.

The Government has clearly heard and understood the concerns raised at the Dementia Forum. We are pleased that the Government has worked with the aged-care sector to find solutions …

Also, Mr Graeme Samuel, President of Alzheimer's Australia, said:

Announcements of this kind provide much needed national leadership in tackling dementia.

Finally, Dr Stephen Judd of HammondCare said:

HammondCare welcomes the release of additional funds to deploy mobile teams of clinical experts supporting the care of aged care residents experiencing severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.

I indicated at Senate estimates to Senator Polley that I would be very happy to arrange a more detailed briefing for her on these response teams, and I extend that invitation to any other colleagues who are interested.