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• Advice
Retirement villages: your questions answered
Deciding to move into a retirement village is a big step. For many Australians, it kicks off a long list of questions about their options. From financial considerations to lifestyle factors, it’s...

• Health and Wellbeing
No, COVID-19 isn’t over in aged care: outbreaks persist
If you have a loved one living in aged care, you may be wondering whether COVID-19 is still a real concern. The truth is, for residents and staff, the pandemic hasn’t just disappeared — and the...

• Finance
The new accommodation limit in aged care — what it means for you
Big changes are coming to how much older Australians and their families may pay for aged care accommodation — and it’s important to understand what it could mean for you or your loved one.

• Home & Community
Have your say: in-home aged care pricing under review
As the government redesigns the aged care system, everyday Australians are being invited to weigh in on one of the most critical issues — how in-home care is priced.

• Advice
Planning ahead: wills, powers of attorney & enduring guardianship
As we age, having the right legal documents in place can make a world of difference. Not only does it ensure your wishes are followed, but it also relieves your family from making difficult decisions...

• Dementia
What to do when you’re under 65 and need dementia support
If you’re under 65 and living with dementia — or supporting someone who is — you might be discovering how hard it is to find care that truly fits. From navigating the NDIS to understanding...

• Advice
What to do when you need aged care, but there’s no room
If you or a loved one urgently needs aged care in Australia right now, you might be facing an unexpected roadblock: there simply may not be a place available.

• Caring & Carers
‘It’s the little things’ — how Dot is bringing heart and help to home care
For many older Australians, staying in their own home as they age isn’t just about comfort — it’s about independence, dignity and connection. People like Dot Mickan are making that goal a...

• Health and Wellbeing
The sleep epidemic troubling older Australians — what’s behind it?
SPONSORED — As we age, sleep can become more elusive. Many older Australians experience changes in sleep patterns, often waking more during the night or feeling sleepy earlier in the evening.

• Providers
Trusted care provider Annecto to close its doors — what now for aged care clients?
In a major shake-up for the aged care and disability support sector, Annecto has announced it will cease operations from July 31, 2025, leaving thousands of clients across Victoria, New South Wales,...

• Positive Ageing
How home care services support long-term wellness for seniors
SPONSORED — Nothing throws seniors off guard more than a change in community.

• Caring & Carers
Home-based aged care services: top 10 challenges and how to overcome them
SPONSORED — People grow old every day; it is an irreversible part of nature.

• Government
Aged Care Act delayed until November
Aged Care Minister Sam Rae announced the new Aged Care Act rollout would be delayed until November 1, 2025.

• Home & Community
Councils or private providers: how Victorian in‑home care changed
Many people find that once the transition from council support to provider care is settled, the actual day-to-day help — showering, cleaning, shopping assistance, et cetera — continues, provided...

• Positive Ageing
The woman of 103 stories turns another chapter in aged care
Helen has turned 103 and has now entered the next phase of her life in residential care. She enters her new home with countless memories and experiences, shared and retained over her remarkable...