As COVID-19 restrictions ease, National Seniors recommend staying vigilant
As social rules and guidelines ease between the States and Territories, peak body for older Australians, National Senior…
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Keeping music alive in aged care during COVID-19
Live music can be an important activity for older people to engage and help them connect with others, however, many aged… -
Senior Australians receive access to free online eSafety courses
The Federal Government has invested in free daytime webinar courses for older Australians to improve their online skills… -
Peak bodies remind aged care services about rights to healthcare and spiritual care
Two different peak bodies are highlighting the importance for older people to continue accessing healthcare, whether at … -
Creative ideas to fight social isolation among older people
Aged care organisations and providers have been coming up with creative ways to engage their older residents during the … -
Why right now is the perfect time to volunteer
Volunteering is such an integral part of Australian life and countless organisations, charities and sports clubs rely on… -
Nationwide survey to track Australians wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic
Australians are encouraged to be involved in an online research survey from the Global Centre for Modern Ageing (GCMA) t… -
'OK' card initiative supporting older Australians at home
A Western Australian aged care and disability service provider has implemented a unique way to ensure the wellbeing of i… -
Keeping yourself healthy and safe during COVID-19
Staying safe and keeping healthy during the outbreak of COVID-19 will help protect yourself and others. -
COVID-19 highlights the importance of Advance Care Planning
Today kicks off National Advance Care Planning Week, encouraging Australians to plan their future medical care, especial… -
Additional funds pumped into aged care amid COVID-19 developments
The Federal Government has just announced an additional $444.6 million in funding for the aged care sector to support st… -
Prime Minister announces further restrictions to aged care
Prime Minister Scott Morrison made a special announcement on 18 March announcing further restrictions on aged care to co… -
Adelaide joins global innovation network Aging2.0
Aging2.0, a global innovation network for longevity and ageing, has arrived in Adelaide with a pre-launch event presenti… -
What age is considered 'old'?
It’s the age-old question about, well, age. When your back starts to hurt a bit more or you’re having more difficulty he… -
COTA submits Pre-Budget wishlist to Government
Peak body for older people, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia, has provided a Pre-Budget Submission to the Federal … -
ITAC Conference paves the way for technology in aged care
SPONSORED STORY - On 3-4 March, the 2020 Information and Technology in Aged Care (ITAC) Conference will be hosted at the… -
National fitness project to encourage more exercise in over 65s
Researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), Queensland, will contribute to a new national project that … -
Alternative route to accessing My Aged Care
Older Australians about to start their aged care services journey can now apply for an aged care assessment through the … -
Professor John Newnham named Senior Australian of the Year
A 67 year old obstetrics specialist from Perth, Western Australia (WA), Professor John Newnham AM, was named the Senior … -
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us at Talking Aged Care!
The staff at Talking Aged Care wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! -
A merry year in review
There were some huge news events this year, making 2019 probably one of the most important and transformative years for …
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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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