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The Australian National Maritime Museum, in proud partnership with the Sydney Amateur Sailing Club and the Wooden Boat Association of NSW is delighted to announce the Century-old Fleet, a unique gathering of 13 historic vessels that have graced Sydney Harbour for over a century. This extraordinary event celebrates the enduring legacy of amateur sailing and … Continued
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Over 150 multicultural and vulnerable senior citizens in the Sunbury area will have better access to a range of personalised support services thanks to a $10,000 grant from energy provider, Jemena. The funding which was awarded to the Sunbury Multicultural Resources Hub will be used to pilot a community-based outreach and support program for over 150 multicultural … Continued
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Willoughby City Council is inviting the community to come together in support of Dementia Action Week, held from 15 to 21 September as part of Dementia Awareness Month. This year’s national theme, ‘Nobody can do it alone’, highlights the power of connection and shared understanding in supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers. … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE Friday, 5 September 2025 LANDMARK REPORT FROM INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF AGED CARE SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON SECTOR CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) welcomes the 2025 Progress Report: Implementation of the Recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety by Inspector-General of Aged Care Natalie Siegel-Brown. This landmark report … Continued
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Thursday, 4 September 2025 RELEASE OF 20,000 HOME CARE PACKAGES A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION BUT MORE WORK TO BE DONE TO PROTECT OLDER PEOPLE The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) welcomes the announcement by Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler that 20,000 home care packages will be released immediately. OPAN has previously … Continued
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The World Remade: How World War II Transformed Australia and the Indo-Pacific To coincide with 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific, the Australian National Maritime Museum proudly announces the release of The World Remade, a publication that explores how World War II reshaped Australia’s society, identity, and place in … Continued
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5 August 2025 The first batteries in the ARENA Community Batteries Project, coordinated by Momentum Energy, have been switched on – marking an exciting milestone in Australia’s clean energy transition. Five battery energy storage systems (BESS) have been installed across Adelaide, at Aston Hills Shopping Centre, Athelstone Shopping Centre, and two Living Choice retirement villages (Fullarton … Continued
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Great National Science Week for 55+ audiences stories up for grabs now around Australia Computer programmers aged 55+ wanted. No experience required – Greenway, ACT Crochet meets maths with cocktails – Joondalup, WA Pharmacies of the future: 3D-printed pills, nanomedicine and more – Brisbane, QLD Do you want to live forever? Hear what neuroscience and health … Continued
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Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Murray Bridge, Meningie, Karoonda and Tailem Bend between 7-14 August, 2025. It is estimated there are almost 35,000 people living with dementia in South Australia. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to … Continued
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Heart disease is still Australia’s leading cause of death, but GMHBA is changing how recovery looks. Australia’s largest regional not-for-profit health insurer has launched Healthier Heart at GMHBA, a fully funded, six-week virtual cardiac rehab program that’s set to transform recovery and reduce re-admissions. In FY23 alone, GMHBA saw: 6,800+ cardiac-related hospital admissions $83.3 million in … Continued
