News Advice/Info

26/11/2025

A new kind of cooking competition is spicing up aged care dining across Victoria – and it’s not just about the food. The VMCH Dining Room Showdown is bringing fun, flavour and friendship to the table for residents, families, and staff alike.

06/05/2025

Welcome to Estia Health Noosa. A place to feel at home – where care meets comfort in the heart of Tewantin.

13/06/2024

People living with dementia and their loved ones often find themselves lacking the crucial support required to navigate life after a dementia diagnosis.

30/05/2024

Barwon Health, a health care provider in Geelong, Victoria, has launched a specialist dementia care program, offering support to people with severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.

25/09/2025

Anglicare Southern Queensland states its Abri Residential Aged Care Home, where its Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP) unit is transforming lives of residents with complex care needs.

25/09/2025

The national art prize, which attracted 109 entries across Australia, is a Palliative Care Australia initiative supported by Arcare and sponsored by Silverchain, designed to foster public engagement with palliative care through the transformative power of visual art.

25/09/2025

A Tasmanian aged care home has taken residents to the race track to prove that you’re only as old as you feel, continuing its track record of novel seniors’ experiences and excursions.

25/09/2025

International Day of Older Persons is a day to honour the contributions of our ageing community and to think about our future as we age.

29/10/2025

A high-tech oral health trial at Lutheran Services' aged care sites in Queensland is harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to improve dental care and quality of life for residents.

11/09/2025

If a loved one suddenly needs to be placed into residential care for the first time, or if a carer of a loved one at home is at the end of their tether, then this service is for you.

03/07/2025

Starting 1 July, Australians at high risk of lung cancer can get screened for free through Medicare – the first new national cancer screening program in nearly 20 years.

22/05/2025

Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a groundbreaking robot that could transform elder care. Meet E-BAR – short for Elderly Bodily Assistance Robot – a mobile robotic system designed to help older adults stay mobile, maintain independence, and reduce the risk of falls.

26/11/2025

From 1 November, Australia's aged care system underwent one of its biggest shake-ups in decades.

26/11/2025

Bridget’s love of roses began with a single bloom, a living memory from her daughter that would flourish for decades.

06/11/2025

At Peninsula Villages on the NSW Central Coast, remarkable life stories aren’t just remembered, they’re celebrated.

23/10/2025

One of the biggest changes of the new Aged Care Act, which comes into force on 1 November 2025, is how aged care is funded.

26/11/2025

Whiddon, which operates residential aged care homes in 20 locations across New South Wales and Southern Queensland, always seems to show its residents having a great time.

09/10/2025

27/03/2025

Seniors are still feeling the pressure of rising living costs, and on Tuesday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers presented a cost-of-living Budget in response. But did it really deliver for older Australians? Here’s a breakdown of the key announcements that could affect seniors:

28/02/2025

Becoming a personal care worker is a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in the lives of older Australians.

17/07/2025

Ron and Margaret Allen are still celebrating after recently marking their platinum wedding anniversary at the residential aged care home in Beerwah, in Qld's Sunshine Coast hinterland.

04/07/2025

If you visit Richard Turner at the aged care village in Emu Plains, there’s a good chance you’ll find him enjoying the garden just outside his room or watching birds flit among the trees.

22/05/2025

Sometimes the simplest moments – a friendly walk, a heartfelt conversation, or even meeting a turtle – can spark joy and connection across generations.

07/05/2025

A bold shift in how aged care is delivered is bringing new purpose, connection, and joy to residents across the country – and it’s earning national recognition.

26/11/2025

For years, scientists have tried to unpack why regular exercise keeps the body young while a single tough workout can feel like it knocks everything off balance.

26/11/2025

The residents from across OneCare Tasmania were part of the Australian effort in the world’s biggest indoor seniors’ sporting event last month.

07/11/2025

When change comes there is always concern about what happens - people tell you different things and advice can differ. The new Aged Care Act came into being last Saturday (1 November). In this article, we detail what has changed and what remains the same.

06/11/2025

Aged and disability care provider My Guardian shattered a Guinness World Records title for the largest gathering of centenarians, uniting 150 of the state’s oldest living citizens in an unforgettable celebration of life, legacy, and resilience.