Young patients say they are 'stuck' in the aged care system

Complications during surgery landed artist Sam Petersen in a nursing home in her 20s

Complications during surgery landed artist Sam Petersen in a nursing home in her 20s Source: SBS

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There are about 6000 people under 65 in the aged care system because there is no room for them in hospitals.

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