Elderly have reported being given unidentifiable, tasteless blobs on plates at the aged care center in Melbourne, with one resident saying abysmal food left them feeling dissatisfied.
A study published in 2017 of 817 Australian nursing homes found the average spend was $6.08 per person per day. In comparison, the Australian prison system was spending on average $8.25 on food per prisoner per day.
The lack of education was seen as the  biggest barrier to nursing homes, as chefs need specialised skills in order to understand the complex medical needs of residents.