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Thursday, 11 December 2025 Older people are being reminded of the government’s Financial Hardship Assistance program, amid concerns some people are finding the new Aged Care Act changes difficult to navigate and manage. The new Act includes a range of benefits, such as an enforceable Statement of Rights, which strengthens protections for older people. … Continued
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A new international study, published in Osteoporosis International and led by Monash’s Centre for Medicine Use and Safety (CMUS), investigated the risks of a second hip fracture, subsequent fractures, and death in people prescribed two different classes of bone strengthening medications. The researchers conducted a series of parallel population-based cohort studies in Australia, Hong Kong, … Continued
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Thursday, 4 December 2025 Older people are waiting up to 17 weeks to receive their full Support at Home program entitlements, despite long wait times for assessment and repeated promises by the Government that processing times and service access would improve. Evidence provided by Department of Health, Disability and Ageing officials at Senate Estimates has … Continued
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Friday, 28 November 2025 The Inspector-General of Aged Care’s final report of its Review of My Aged Care has exposed significant flaws and inadequacies with the platform designed to be the single-entry point to the aged care system. The review found that My Aged Care is onerously complex to navigate and not tailored to … Continued
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Media Release 28th November 2025 Uniting has welcomed the NSW Government’s approval of its Kingscliff redevelopment following a comprehensive and rigorous assessment process involving Tweed Shire Council, Government agencies, independent experts and the Independent Planning Commission. Recognising the decision as a clear step forward for older people and the region, Tracey Burton, CEO, … Continued
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27 November 2025 Older Australians simply love healthy ready-made meals and are reaping the rewards, according to a landmark survey from Lite n’ Easy. Lite n’ Easy recently surveyed customers aged 65 and over who receive government funding for subsidised meals through the Commonwealth Home Care Package, as it was known at the time, … Continued
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Who will care for me as I age? Who will care for my children so I can go to work? Who will support me so that I can participate fully in life? How can we help the carers? How can we guarantee quality and safety of care into the future?? Can technology improve care and reduce costs? … Continued
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Who will care for me as I age? Who will care for my children so I can go to work? Who will support me so that I can participate fully in life? How can we help the carers? How can we guarantee quality and safety of care into the future?? Can technology improve care and reduce costs? … Continued
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Key Facts: Keyton is developing Australia's first Passive House retirement villa in Canberra's The Grove, Ngunnawal, designed to maintain stable temperatures of 18-25°C year-round The Passive House standard ensures superior air quality and consistent indoor temperatures, promoting better health outcomes for senior residents whilst reducing energy costs The project is part of a larger expansion … Continued
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The City of Sydney has approved a $3 million grant to build affordable housing for Aboriginal elders in Redfern. Under the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council’s proposal, an existing commercial building on George Street will be demolished and replaced with new residences. Early estimates suggest between 6 to 10 new homes will be built. … Continued
