Services and supports for older Australians at risk of homelessness
The 2016 Census, by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, found that older people made up 16 percent of the total number...
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National Volunteers Week kicks off today
Today, we raise a glass and toast the five million people living in Australia today who volunteer to help their... -
Concetta’s inspiring work: Italy to Queensland
National Volunteer Week kicks off from May 15 – 21, but for Concetta, a Regis Lutwyche resident, a week is hardly... -
Older Australians left to the mercy of the rental market
Rental affordability is one aspect of the cost of living crisis which is often stigmatised as, not just the fault of... -
Aged care advocacy group sounds alarm on vaccination rates
Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), the peak advocacy group for older Australians, has expressed concern over new... -
Birds of wisdom: Cranbrook Care brings baby chickens to school
Cool Bananas Early Learning Centre recently received a knock at the door and a flock on the floor, as Cranbrook Care... -
Digital mental health support program to combat depression at home
Swinburne University of Technology and home care provider Silverchain have been hard at work on a new project which will... -
A very merry Christmas from us at Talking Aged Care!
The staff at Talking Aged Care wish you a merry Christmas, delightful holidays, and happy New Year. -
What do Home Care Package fee caps mean for me?
Home Care Package (HCP) recipients will pay less for their administration and management fees after the Government... -
Aged care facilities commemorate Remembrance Day
As Australia fell silent on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month for Remembrance Day, today, a shared moment... -
Further serious incident safeguards for home care clients
As the Federal Government strengthens the governance over aged care providers, more changes and adaptations are being... -
Older renters face financial hurdles ageing at home
Almost 90 percent of people want to age comfortably at home, but a survey by Anglicare Australia has found financial... -
Considering downsizing? You may benefit from the “right-sizing” initiative
The Federal Government is aiming to make downsizing for older Australians a whole lot easier by introducing a... -
MATCH app could revolutionise in-home care for people living with dementia
The preliminary results from international study HOMESIDE led by the University of Melbourne has produced encouraging... -
New workforce strategies you may notice in your nursing home
With aged care workers leaving the sector in droves and issues with encouraging people to join the sector, the Federal... -
How can I continue to receive care if my local council stops delivering aged care services?
A new funding model from the Federal Government has caused some Victorian councils to stop providing aged care services... -
Dedicated dementia supports necessary for future of aged care
SPONSORED STORY – Providing a stylish and quality accommodation option to the increasing number of people living... -
Interest rate increase to impact people considering aged care
The Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR) has made the largest jump over a quarter since the Global Financial Crisis... -
Income Award changes and what it means for you
The recent changes to the Award for home carers may have an unintended effect on Home Care Package recipients, with the... -
Financial sustainability of the aged care sector continues to decline
The latest report from StewartBrown, a chartered accountancy firm, has revealed that the aged care sector is continuing... -
Homeownership key to feeling financially secure in retirement
A recent survey from National Seniors Australia has found that older Australians feel most financially secure in...
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