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• Advice
• · Health and Wellbeing
Why summer safety matters more than ever for older Australians
Australian summers are becoming hotter and more dangerous for older people. Heat stress, dehydration and isolation place senior Australians at high risk. Proactive planning, hydration, cooling and...

• Providers
Carinity prepared for future weather emergencies
Carinity has strengthened disaster preparedness across its residential aged care homes with a $100,000 investment in a mobile, large-capacity diesel generator. The shared asset will provide reliable...

• Providers
$9.3m development at Resthaven Chiton Retirement Living opens
Resthaven has officially opened its $9.3 million Chiton Retirement Living development, delivering 11 architecturally designed, energy-efficient units, community gardens and new amenities. Located...

• Advice
• · Safety & Security
Australian seniors face unprecedented scam threat as trust declines and AI deception accelerates
Australian seniors are facing an unprecedented rise in scams as trust in online information declines and AI-powered deception accelerates. New research shows widespread exposure, financial losses and...

• Advice
• · Home & Community
New research highlights care gap facing Australian families
New YouGov research has identified a national “care gap”, with most Australians wanting to support older relatives at home but lacking confidence to recognise when care is needed.

• Government
• · Leadership
Ageing Australia calls for decisive investment ahead of federal budget
Ageing Australia is calling on the federal government to deliver decisive funding and workforce reforms in the upcoming budget, warning the aged care system is not keeping pace with the needs of a...

• Caring & Carers
Connect the 40% launches Christmas gift drive to support isolated aged care residents
This Christmas, Connect the 40% is calling on Australians to help brighten the lives of lonely aged care residents. The annual gift drive invites the community to send thoughtful presents and messages...

• Providers
Silverchain celebrates six platinum wins at the 2026 Learn X Awards
Silverchain has earned six Platinum Awards at the 2026 LearnX Awards, recognising its leadership in learning innovation, workforce capability and the development of industry-leading solutions for...

• Government
Aged care reforms falling short of their promise, warns COTA Australia
COTA Australia warns that the rollout of new aged care reforms, including Support at Home, is failing to meet its promises to older people. Interim packages, rising fees and reduced services are...

• Home & Community
Australian Unity opens Ballina branch as demand for home care surges
Australian Unity has opened a new Ballina branch to help address rising demand for home care in the Northern Rivers, where 2,000 older residents remain on the waitlist for government-funded support.

• Caring & Carers
• · Mental Health
Beyond Blue urges aged care sector to prioritise connection during the festive season
Many older Australians experience heightened loneliness, grief and emotional distress during the festive season. Beyond Blue is urging aged care providers, families and communities to prioritise...

• Caring & Carers
• · End of Life
Navigating grief in the aged care system: why support must start long before end-of-life
New research shows grief in aged care begins long before death, starting at the moment a loved one enters residential care. Families describe a long, evolving journey shaped by loss of role,...

• Caring & Carers
• · Health and Wellbeing
How home care helps cancer patients live better at home
Home care offers comfort, safety, and personalised support for people living with cancer. From symptom and pain management to emotional care and daily assistance, in-home services help patients stay...

• Caring & Carers
Why overnight home care matters for seniors and their families
Overnight home care provides safety, comfort and peace of mind for seniors and people living with disabilities. Discover the key benefits, funding options and why families across Australia choose...

• Caring & Carers
• · Dementia
Jenny’s epic 26-hour journey to keep her home care client safe and warm
When a routine drive turned into a 26-hour ordeal on a frozen highway, HammondCare carer Jenny Ruming stepped up with calm, compassion and remarkable ingenuity to keep her dementia client safe, warm...