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.

07/01/2026

Over the holidays, many of us reconnect with older loved ones and may notice subtle changes.

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.

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.

07/01/2026

Judith Morris (pictured right) at the SCG with Cricket Australia Chair Mike Baird and HammondCare staff Julie Blogg and Keegan Finlay

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.

07/01/2026

Residents and team members from aged care provider Regis’ two homes in the city of Mildura in northwest Victoria – Regis Ontario and Regis Sunraysia – and Regis Home Care Mildura recently came together for a scenic cruise along the Murray River.

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:

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.

07/01/2026

Following the success of a world-first pilot program, Silverchain is scaling its Enhanced Management of home-Based Elders with Depression (EMBED) clinical trial to Western Australia and South Australia.

07/01/2026

If you’re feeling unwell, caring for someone, or unsure whether to seek medical help, call 1800MEDICARE and a Registered Nurse will answer the call.

07/01/2026

Humans start losing muscle at between 30 to 35 years of age unless we do something about it.

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.