Careless (2025)
Growing old never cost so much
When director Sue Thomson’s 89-year-old mum, Margaret, begins to need additional help with day-to-day life, they face a decision that most families will encounter: whether to consider a residential aged-care facility; and, if so, how to find a suitable one amid a sector with a reputation for neglect and mistreatment. Margaret’s story becomes a springboard for an investigation of the political history of aged care in Australia, marred by a 40-year bipartisan privatisation agenda. As we hear from advocates, journalists and senior citizens who have experienced the system, a group of schoolkids discuss the situation we’ve reached with aged care and where we need to go from here – and of what they, and we, can expect in the future.
Cast
- Margaret Thomson - Self
- Olivia Cornwell - Self
- Jane Cornwell - Self
- Sarah Holland-Batt - Self
- Beverly - Self
- Hanh Vu - Self
- Linda Ford - Self
- Luciana Martini - Self
- Mario Martini - Self
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Careless about?
- When director Sue Thomson’s 89-year-old mum, Margaret, begins to need additional help with day-to-day life, they face a decision that most families will encounter: whether to consider a residential aged-care facility; and, if so, how to find a suitable one amid a sector with a reputation for neglect and mistreatment. Margaret’s story becomes a springboard for an investigation of the political history of aged care in Australia, marred by a 40-year bipartisan privatisation agenda. As we hear from advocates, journalists and senior citizens who have experienced the system, a group of schoolkids discuss the situation we’ve reached with aged care and where we need to go from here – and of what they, and we, can expect in the future.
- Who directed Careless?
- Careless was directed by Sue Thomson.
- Who stars in Careless?
- Careless stars Margaret Thomson, Olivia Cornwell, Jane Cornwell, Sarah Holland-Batt, Beverly, Hanh Vu.
- How long is Careless?
- Careless has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Careless?
- Careless is a Documentary film.
- Where was Careless produced?
- Careless was produced in Australia.