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Lanterns shine at sunset The Lynbrook Resident Association’s Lantern Festival dazzled Banjo Paterson Reserve on Saturday 12 October, drawing more than 5000 attendees. The event this year featured a stunning LED Chinese Dragon and celebrated the vibrant spirit of the community. Story page 10
Mia (10yo) with a lotus flower ready to place on the lake at sunset. (Rob Carew: 434595)
Care reform calls Casey Council outsourced its aged care services in 2022 due to Commonwealth reforms, while the council’s The Living and Ageing Well Action Plan 2023-25 highlights that about 22 per cent of Casey’s population is aged 55 and above, with this number expected to rise by 60 per cent by 2041. Star News interviewed candidates from Cranbourne Gardens Ward and Tooradin Ward about aged care services in Casey.
Cranbourne Gardens Ward candidate Tamas Kapitany argued for reinstating in-house aged care services, calling healthcare a human right. Tooradin Ward candidate Ravneet Singh prioritised support for seniors facing financial and mobility challenges. Tooradin Ward candidate Anthony Tassone pointed out mixed satisfaction with outsourced services and emphasised the need for better
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communication about available resources. Tooradin Ward candidate Ali Yaghobi suggested enhancing support for seniors through investment in community initiatives but opposed bringing back the old in-house model and instead allocate more resources to local initiatives. Cranbourne Gardens Ward candidate Michelle Crowther expressed concern over delays in aged care assessments and advocated for stricter
oversight of outsourced services. Tooradin Ward candidate Andrew Gai highlighted the importance of accountability and transparency, urging the council to support seniors ageing in their homes. All the candidates agreed on the need to improve aged care quality, communication, and support as Casey’s senior population grows. Full story page 4
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