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• Home & Community
Private care – its growing role in Australia’s changing aged care landscape
As wait times for government-subsidised aged care grow, more families are turning to private care for immediate, flexible support. Callum McMillan of Just Better Care explains how private care is...

• Dementia
Dementia Australia’s research foundation commits $2.6 million to 12 new projects
The Dementia Australia Research Foundation has announced its 2026 grant program, funding 12 research projects across prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care, including a new grant named after a...

• Safety & Security
Why older Australians don’t speak up about problems in their care
New research from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission finds that fear of reprisal, not being taken seriously, and low confidence in the complaints process stop older Australians from raising...

• End of Life
Are we getting palliative care right? The new data says we’re getting there, but not fast enough
New AIHW data shows palliative care use is rising fast, but gaps remain in equity, advance care planning and where people die. Here’s what the numbers mean.

• Home & Community
We have an opportunity to get this right.
Australia’s aged care reforms are ambitious. But lasting change won’t come from policy alone — it will come from providers who treat care as a genuine commitment to how people want to live. Not...

• Home & Community
The countdown is on for the Meals on Wheels Australia National Conference
Meals on Wheels Australia will bring more than 200 staff, volunteers and sector leaders to Adelaide for its 2026 National Conference, focused on collaboration and innovation during a period of major...

• Research
Ageing well in a digital world: technology and older Australians
New research from Flinders University explores how technology can help older Australians live safely and independently — and what barriers still need to be overcome.

• Finance
Seniors face health insurance bill shock of up to $1,600 a year
Older Australians could face health insurance price rises three times higher than others under new government rebate changes. Here’s what families need to know.

• Government
Inspector-General of Aged Care Resigns: What It Means for Families
Natalie Siegel Brown has resigned as Australia’s Inspector-General of Aged Care. Find out what her departure means for oversight of the sector and for older Australians.

• Dementia
Why some people stay sharp despite brain disease and what it could mean for dementia
New research from UNSW shows why some people stay mentally sharp despite brain disease, highlighting the role of cognitive resilience in dementia prevention.

• Dementia
Old gramophone music brings memories to life in dementia care
A unique form of music therapy using 78rpm gramophone records is helping people living with dementia reconnect with memories, emotions and conversation, offering a powerful reminder that meaningful...

• Home & Community
• · Workforce
Rising fuel costs could mean missed home care visits for older Australians
Rising fuel prices are putting pressure on home care workers, raising concerns that older Australians could face missed visits and reduced access to in-home support.

• Dementia
Depression in later life linked to higher dementia risk, new study finds
Depression in older adults may significantly increase the risk of dementia, with new research showing a strong link to Alzheimer’s disease and highlighting the importance of early support.

• Housing
New trial aims to help people with dementia stay in their homes longer
A new dementia support trial is helping retirement village residents stay independent longer, offering practical support for older people and their families before care needs escalate.

• Finance
• · Government
Age Pension increase brings some relief, but pressure remains for many older Australians
A small boost to the Age Pension is easing pressure for some older Australians, but rising costs for essentials continue to outpace income for many.