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• Caring & Carers
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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...

• Dementia
Calm, safe and supported: positive behaviour support for seniors with dementia or anxiety
Positive behaviour support helps older adults with dementia or anxiety feel safe, calm and understood. By focusing on the person – not the symptoms – it reduces distress, limits...

• Workforce
Disadvantaged job seekers finding opportunity and purpose in aged care
New research reveals growing job opportunities for Australians facing barriers to employment, with aged care and community support leading the charge. Programs like Workskil Australia’s Parent...

• Advice
How to access aged care assistance at home
Accessing the right support can make ageing at home safer, easier and more comfortable. This guide explains how to navigate My Aged Care, complete the assessment process and access the new Support at...

• Advice
Aged care agency near me: how to find safe, high-quality care
Finding a safe, high-quality aged care agency near you starts with knowing what to look for. Learn how to assess provider standards, check credentials, compare services and costs, and make an informed...

• Workforce
Aged care pay rise: a step forward, but is it enough to keep our workforce?
Aged care workers just got another pay rise – but is it enough? On 1 October, wages increased for 400,000 aged care employees, yet the sector still struggles to keep and attract staff. Here’s...

• Government
Australia’s home care waitlist hits record highs under new Support at Home system
Australia’s new Support at Home system has launched, but more than 88,000 older Australians are still waiting for care. Learn why the backlog persists – and what families can do right now to...

• Health and Wellbeing
Australian light therapy breakthrough offers new hope for people with Parkinson’s
A breakthrough clinical trial has found that gentle light therapy can improve mobility, balance and anxiety in people living with Parkinson’s. The Sydney-developed SYMBYX device targets the...

• Technology
Experts call for technology and innovation to tackle Australia’s aged care crisis
As Australia’s aged care crisis deepens – with thousands still waiting for support – experts are calling for urgent innovation in care delivery. The NSW Smart Sensing Network’s Ageing...

• Mental Health
Doctors warn climate change is fuelling a “summer of anxiety”
Doctors say rising heat, air pollution and extreme weather are fuelling a “summer of anxiety” across Australia. Older people, children and regional communities are most at risk as health...

• Government
$50 million boost to cut emergency wait times and ease ambulance ramping
The Victorian Government is investing $50 million to ease pressure on emergency departments and reduce ambulance ramping across 16 hospitals. The funding will expand capacity, improve patient flow,...

• Home & Community
Support at Home cancellation rules explained: what the 48-hour notice means for older Australians
Older Australians receiving Support at Home services may be charged the full cost of care if they cancel with less than two business days’ notice. The 48-hour rule aims to protect providers but...

• Dementia
In-home dementia care: solutions families can trust
Over 400,000 Australians live with dementia. In-home dementia care provides respite, daily living support, and assistive technology to enhance quality of life. Learn how to choose the right care...

• Advice
While you wait for a support at home package, here’s how to get the care you need
Waiting for your Support at Home package? Discover practical ways to get help now – from community programs to private care options – and stay supported, safe, and independent at home.