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Across all cultures and throughout history, humans have developed various ways to formalise the process of bidding farewell and grieving together. From the conventional suburban funeral in a funeral home to captivating smoking ceremonies held beneath the moonlit sky—whether it's an energetic procession of dancers escorting a body for cremation or a solemn service led by a religious figure—rituals surrounding death are intrinsic to life.
The Government and the Coalition have reached a historic, bipartisan agreement on a new, rights-based Aged Care Act. This legislation, which was the top recommendation of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, represents a major step toward addressing the needs of Australia's ageing population. As demand for aged care services continues to grow, the new Act promises to pave the way for meaningful, long-term improvements in the sector.
BaptistCare at Home’s North Ryde social club in Sydney is providing essential social support and cultural connection with two weekly cultural groups, bringing together local seniors in Armenian and Chinese South African communities.
