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New Era for Aged Care: Bipartisan Legislation Promises a Brighter Future for Older Australians

on Thursday, September 12, 2024

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.

New Era for Aged Care: Bipartisan Legislation Promises a Brighter Future for Older Australians

More Than a Hairdresser – Jan Celebrates 45 Years at Resthaven.

on Wednesday, September 11, 2024

After cutting the hair of Resthaven residents and clients for 45 years, Jan Beattie says it’s the relationships that matter most. A former salon owner, Jan clearly remembers the day she walked into the aged care home to enquire about work.

More Than a Hairdresser – Jan Celebrates 45 Years at Resthaven.

Resthaven Mitcham Residents Support a Worthy Cause

on Friday, September 6, 2024

Aged between 73 and 96, members of Resthaven Mitcham’s ‘Knit & Natter’ and ‘Hobbies & Craft’ groups have been working together to support others in need. Combining their knitting and craft skills, the group members have made 12 blankets. The residents each knitted squares, which were then joined together to make the blankets.

Resthaven Mitcham Residents Support a Worthy Cause

"I felt very lonely after my dementia diagnosis" - Groundbreaking Australian-First Podcast Launched

on Monday, September 2, 2024

Dementia Australia has released an Australian-first podcast that aims to alleviate the loneliness and social isolation people living with dementia experience. The podcast was developed by people living with dementia and is hosted by Jim Rogers, who lives with younger onset dementia and journalist Hamish Macdonald, whose father has dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s.

"I felt very lonely after my dementia diagnosis" - Groundbreaking Australian-First Podcast Launched