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Why Christmas is the Best Time to Talk Aged Care

on Friday, December 20, 2024

Christmas is a season that brings families together to share joy, love, and cherished traditions. Amidst the laughter, festive feasts, and exchanged gifts, it also presents a unique opportunity to connect on a deeper level and address significant life matters - especially when it comes to aged care planning.

Why Christmas is the Best Time to Talk Aged Care

Everything You Need to Know About Australia’s New 'Support at Home' Program

on Friday, December 13, 2024

The Australian Government’s new Support at Home program is set to revolutionise in-home aged care from 1 July 2025. Designed to enhance the independence of older Australians, the program consolidates several existing aged care initiatives, including the Home Care Packages Program and Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) Programme, into a unified, streamlined approach.

Everything You Need to Know About Australia’s New 'Support at Home' Program

Australia Takes the Lead in Dementia Care with Historic National Plan

on Monday, December 9, 2024

The Albanese Government has released a historic document, the National Dementia Action Plan 2024-2034, marking a strong commitment to Australia being more dementia inclusive. The Plan outlines eight high-level actions for implementation over the next decade. The focus is on increasing dementia awareness, reducing the population’s risk of dementia, and driving better coordinated dementia services.

Australia Takes the Lead in Dementia Care with Historic National Plan

Citizen Scientists to Record Their Experiences of Aged Care in New Federal Funded Project

on Thursday, December 5, 2024

Older Australians will become citizen scientists in a new Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI) project awarded funding by the Australian Research Council.

Citizen Scientists to Record Their Experiences of Aged Care in New Federal Funded Project