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29 August 2025

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Elderly residents in a South Burnett aged care facility playing cards with a nurse nearby, highlighting community care and staff support.

South Burnett Aged Care Under Threat: What Brisbane Cuts Mean for Our Families

BlueCare's mass nursing cuts set a dangerous precedent that threatens aged care quality across South Burnett. Families must act now before similar cuts hit their regional facilities. Picture the quiet corridors, longer waits for medication, and familiar faces disappearing—our loved ones deserve better.