Singapore, Nov. 10 -- The Australian government is ensuring senior Australians get the services and assistance they need with a $2.5 million investment to extend and expand the Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line.

Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Richard Colbeck, said the support line will be extended until 30 June 2021.

"The Government will invest up to $2.5 million so senior Australians can continue to access information about the COVID-19 pandemic and get the support they need," Minister Colbeck said.

"Many vulnerable senior Australians may not have easy access to the internet or be able to readily access information about COVID-19.

"The support line has proved to be a very beneficial service for senior Australians wh...