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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Kate Lyons

Kim’s husband is on a two-year waiting list for home care support. He only has two years to live

Kim Paxton works full time while caring for her husband who has been given one to two years to live.
Kim Paxton works full-time while caring for her husband, who has been given one to two years to live. Photograph: Hilary Wardhaugh/The Guardian

A year ago, Graham Paxton got government approval to receive aged care support in his home, but was told that due to the huge waiting list it could take up to two years for him to actually receive it.

Around the time he found out he qualified for the highest level of home care package available to Australians over 65, Graham was told he had just one to two years to live due to a serious health condition. By the time the package finally comes through, enabling his wife, Kim, to look after him properly, he may no longer be here.

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