News & Events

More Aged Care Places & Home Care Package Funding Promised in 2018 Budget

on Wednesday, May 9, 2018

The 2018-19 Budget will deliver the More Choices For a Longer Life package which will support older Australians to live longer and be better prepared, healthier, more independent and connected to their communities.

The Ageing & Lifestyle Expo

on Wednesday, May 9, 2018

You’re invited to attend the 2018 Mildura Ageing and Lifestyle Expo! The Expo is a showcase of products, services, information and education available for the care and support of the ageing Australian consumer. The Expo will take place at the Benetook Room, Alfred Deakin Centre, located at 190 Deakin Avenue, Mildura on Wednesday 16th of May, 2018 from 9am-2pm.

Dementia Australia Welcomes $5 Billion Federal Government Funding for Aged Care

on Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Dementia Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s $5 billion dollar commitment to the aged care sector in its budget, which will ensure better access, better quality and overall better ageing for all Australians.

Mother’s Day Celebration at NewDirection Care Spans Two Generations

on Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Rose, 92, who lives at NewDirection Care (Australia’s first aged care microtown in Bellmere, Queensland) has a special bond with her daughter-in-law Karen, which they will be celebrating on Mother’s Day this Sunday.

Saluting Our Aged Care Nurses

on Tuesday, May 8, 2018

We love aged care nurses. Nurses have held the title as the most trusted and ethical profession in Australia for the past 20 years.  

Giving Older People with Dementia a Voice

on Monday, May 7, 2018

An innovative tool is helping aged care residents living with dementia to be heard, and making their end of life journey meaningful to them.

MannaCare Volunteer Tianna Selected for ICC Asia-Pacific Consumer Mediation Competition

on Friday, May 4, 2018

One of MannaCare's amazing volunteers Tianna De Silva continues to impress with her dedication, her wisdom and intelligence.

Free Flu Vaccinations to Protect Our Elderly

on Friday, May 4, 2018

A couple of weeks before the Federal Government ordered aged care homes to offer staff the flu vaccination, KOPWA had organised free flu vaccinations to staff in order to protect the health and wellbeing of residents. 

Volunteering Effort by Scouts Is Bloomin’ Brilliant

on Thursday, May 3, 2018

Some would say it’s all about being prepared, while others at not-for-profit aged care home Mercy Place Mont Clare are convinced it’s a pretty rosy relationship in the making.

Recognition for Fronditha Care Volunteers

on Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Three Fronditha Care volunteers have been recognised for their service to the Greek Australian ageing community after being awarded as 2018 Multicultural Leading Citizens.