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Government invests into new active seniors initiative
A new Walking Football initiative aiming to improve the physical and mental health of senior Australians has been provid… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Carers have no support
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety started their Mildura hearings yesterday, receiving direct eviden… -
Residents head back to school
Residents at Kalyra Woodcroft communities in Morphett Vale, Adelaide, have the opportunity to attend school again after … -
National event hosts Australian-first exhibition of LGBTI elder portraits and stories
An exhibition showcasing portraits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) older Australians and the… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Individualised based care provides good results
The final day of the Cairns hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard about a different … -
Keeping warm and safe this winter
Winter is the perfect time for seniors and their families to check their houses are safe for the cold months ahead. -
ROYAL COMMISSION: “My heart is crying”
The first day of the Darwin hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard from an Aboriginal… -
Change is coming to aged care, so what does that mean?
The new Aged Care Quality Standards will be coming into affect on 1 July, which will change to the level of care receive… -
Transport organisation has thrived through aged care funding challenges
SPONSORED STORY - Completing over 110,000 community transport trips this financial year, an increase of 40,000 from the … -
Royal Commission returns to focus on aged care in remote areas and Indigenous Australians
The fourth series of hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has resumed in Broome, Western … -
Changes to Default Electricity Offer benefits older Australians
The Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) has decided to reduce energy bills between certain thresholds, benefitting older… -
National Volunteer Week celebrating Australian volunteers making a difference
From May 20-26, the nation will be celebrating the effort and support from Australia’s volunteers during National Volunt… -
Rural housing not meeting needs of ageing population
A new report from Horizon Housing, a community housing provider, has found that most rural housing is not sufficient for… -
Petting zoo therapy at SummitCare St Marys
A Western Sydney aged care facility is using pet therapy at their nursing home as a way to brighten their residents day.… -
Chronic shortage of affordable rentals in Australia for pensioners
Anglicare Australia has released its analysis of the country’s rental market, showcasing a huge shortage in affordable r… -
New technology to detect Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) mirror is being developed to detect symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases … -
World War II veteran reflects on ANZAC Day
Royal Australian Air Force World War II veteran, Sandy Concannon, will be spending his ANZAC Day quietly reflecting on t… -
Resthaven Aberfoyle Park residents decorate for ANZAC Day
The first ANZAC Day service ever held at Resthaven Aberfoyle Park is going to have a personal touch thanks to decoration… -
New trial to help older Australians stay mobile and independent
A new trial announced by the Australian Government will aim to enable older Australians to remain mobile, independent an… -
More needed in Budget for dementia support and palliative care
With gaps in vital aged care initiatives following the announcement of the Federal Budget 2019-20 highlighted by peak in…
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Conferences & Events
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The Creating Conversations: Healthier at Home Forums
integratedliving is hosting its first Healthier at Home Virtua… -
Housing Options workshops (SA)
Run by the Housing Hub, these workshops are about housing for … -
Australian Healthcare Week Expo 2021
The 10th Australian Healthcare Week 2021 is the largest health… -
Enrolled Nurses' Conference
The health system is constantly changing and nursing professio… -
Aged Care Reform Conference 2021
Returning for its second year, the two day virtual event will … -
ACSA 33rd National Summit - A New Age for Aged Care
Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) will be hosting…
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