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• Home & Community
Families fear new aged care fees will put help out of reach
New co-payments for home care could leave older Australians paying up to $80 an hour for basic help, raising fears some will go without essential support.

• Home & Community
Why the aged care debate matters to families
Hospital overcrowding is worsening as older Australians wait for care. Experts say more home care and prevention are needed to keep people safe and independent.

• Dementia
Dementia Action Week calls on Australians to reconnect and reduce isolation
Dementia Action Week urges Australians to reconnect and reduce isolation for people living with dementia and their carers. Nobody can do it alone.

• Finance
• · Government
Aged care funding boost to bring enhanced services, but concerns remain
Government boosts aged care funding with higher daily rates for staff, meals and services, but experts warn costs still outpace support.

• Home & Community
What the new child safety rule means for home care
From 1 November, home care providers must complete a yearly Child Safety Statement, adding to new compliance rules under the Aged Care Act.

• Positive Ageing
Celebrating 69 years of love and family
Belvedere Aged Care celebrates Frank and Shirley’s 69 years of love, family and resilience — a story that continues to inspire generations.

• Advice
What the new aged care complaints rules mean for you
From 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act will give residents and families stronger rights when making complaints. Providers must respond quickly, treat concerns with respect, and use feedback to...

• Home & Community
Private vs government-funded elderly care: what’s best for your loved one?
Older Australians can access both government-funded and private aged care services, each with different costs, eligibility rules and flexibility. Understanding the differences between these options...

• Government
Senate revolt: Labor pressed to unlock home care funds now
Labor is under mounting pressure as the Senate pushes for urgent release of in-home aged care funding. With more than 121,000 people waiting on assessments, critics say delays are “unconscionable”...

• Home & Community
Elderly care at home in Australia: Meeting the real needs of our ageing population
Seniors are turning to elderly care at home for comfort, independence, and connection. Learn what they value and how providers meet those needs.

• Health and Wellbeing
Are heatwaves fast-forwarding the ageing process?
New research shows heatwaves may accelerate ageing, adding years to our biological age. What this means for Australians as climate change drives hotter summers.

• Home & Community
Minister pressed on home care delays as families left waiting
Aged Care Minister Sam Rae faced tough questions on ABC Radio over delays to 80,000 promised Home Care Packages, leaving families waiting for vital support.

• Dementia
Putting people with dementia at the heart of aged care
A new UNSW Sydney project is working with people living with dementia to put their voices at the centre of aged care. The initiative, led by lived experience consultant Theresa Flavin, is focused on...

• Education & Training
• · Government
New scholarships aim to strengthen aged care workforce and protect access to care

• Advice
From hospital back to home: how to make the move easier
Leaving hospital can feel daunting for older people and their families. Clear planning, the right equipment and support services like the Transition Care Programme can make recovery safer and less...