Housing
View All ArticlesMystery boxes, masterchefs, and mouthwatering meals: Aged care dining takes centre stage
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.
Looking for Aged Care in Noosa
Welcome to Estia Health Noosa. A place to feel at home – where care meets comfort in the heart of Tewantin.
Dementia pioneer Group Homes Australia picks NSW South Coast for first regional Rementia Together Retreat
People living with dementia and their loved ones often find themselves lacking the crucial support required to navigate life after a dementia diagnosis.
First specialist dementia care unit opens in regional Victoria
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.
Life Matters
View All ArticlesFemale prisoners give aged care residents gift of freedom with donation
Residents at Boronia Pre-Release Centre for Women in Bentley, a southern suburb of Perth, have donated a trishaw bike to Not For Profit partners, Cycling Without Age (CWA) and SwanCare residential aged care.
Have your say on proposed mandatory training for aged care volunteers
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing wants to make training mandatory for volunteers in aged care.
Dying to Know Day: Inspiring Australians to talk about the inevitable
Friday, 8 August marks this year’s Dying to Know Day – a national day of action that invites Australians to have open, honest conversations about death, dying, and grief.
New fact sheets released to help explain Support at Home changes
Older Australians, their families, and carers can now access a series of new fact sheets designed to explain key aspects of the Support at Home program, according to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Medical
View All ArticlesWhy there is emergency respite care
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.
Free lung cancer screening now available for high-risk Australians
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.
The robot that helps people sit, stand – and catches them if they fall
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.
Loneliness will be exacerbated by poor hearing
A new study has found that hearing aids can play a powerful role in reducing loneliness among older adults.
News & Issues
View All ArticlesAged Care Act Statement of Rights explainer
The new Aged Care Act, which starts from 1 November 2025, will include a Statement of Rights.
From 1 November the regular representative in My Aged Care has a new title
Don't be alarmed, regular representatives who are active in My Aged Care on 31 October will automatically become registered supporters on 1 November 2025.
Minister says the government is "delivering better aged care" citing residents’ survey
The Australian Government has put older Australians back at the centre of their care, building a high-quality, respectful and sustainable system that is equipped to deliver world-class care older people deserve, said Aged Care and Seniors Minister Sam Rae.
Aged Care Employee Day on Thursday, 7 August
Peak body Ageing Australia's annual event to say ‘thanks for caring’ to the dedicated and compassionate care workforce is next month. Now in its seventh year, Aged Care Employee Day is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the dedicated people who work tirelessly to ensure the dignity, comfort and wellbeing of older Australians.
Opinion
View All ArticlesDid Tuesday’s Federal Budget help seniors?
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:
Have your say on personal care workers in aged care
Becoming a personal care worker is a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in the lives of older Australians.
What living in a residential aged care facility is really like: Rosemary's experience
Rosemary Seam, an 85-year-old resident of a regional NSW aged care home, has been living there for five years. She made the decision to move into residential care after struggling to access a Home Care Package due to long waitlists.
Aged care operator CEO pays tribute to tireless and hard-working worker
Hall & Prior Chief Executive Officer Graeme Prior has written a public message of condolence to staff, residents and family members from its Concorde aged care home in the inner-city suburb of South Perth after a beloved employee died in a car accident.
Entertainment
View All ArticlesIt’s all love after 70 years for Bolton Clarke's Glasshouse Views love birds
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.
Uniting Edinglassie resident Richard Turner honoured with Order of Australia
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.
Intergenerational engagement brings joy, laughter and meaning
Sometimes the simplest moments – a friendly walk, a heartfelt conversation, or even meeting a turtle – can spark joy and connection across generations.
St Vincent’s Care finds purpose and connection at heart of aged care transformation
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.
Healthy & Well
View All ArticlesImproving the lives of people living with a life-limiting illness
Trish Jamieson (right) with daughter Nicole.
Worming their way into aged care resident's hearts
Residents are taking the lead managing worm farms at Lifeview's four aged care homes in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs.
Should you be taking Vitamin D supplements?
New guidelines from the international Endocrine Society recommend people aged 75 and over should consider taking vitamin D supplements.
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing release "Getting Ready for Aged Care brochure"
The information is meant to help older Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, prepare for aged care.