From 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act will give residents and families stronger rights when making complaints....
05/09/2025
Most older Australians want to age at home, but finding the right support can be confusing. From government-funded packages to private care services, here’s how each option works — and what it means for families planning ahead.
Seniors are turning to elderly care at home for comfort, independence, and connection. Learn what they value and how...
03/09/2025
Aged care in Australia isn’t one-size-fits-all. From government-funded programs like Home Care Packages and the upcoming Support at Home system, to private services you can access straight away, each option has pros and cons. Here’s what you need to know to make the best choice for your family.
Older Australians can access both government-funded and private aged care services, each with different costs,...
02/09/2025
The wait for home care is blowing out, with over 200,000 older Australians stuck in the queue. Senators from across the political divide are demanding Labor act now and release urgent funding instead of waiting until November. Families can’t afford more delays.
Labor is under mounting pressure as the Senate pushes for urgent release of in-home aged care funding. With more than...
29/08/2025
🌡️ Heatwaves don’t just make us uncomfortable — they may actually speed up the way our bodies age.
A major new study has found that repeated exposure to extreme heat can accelerate biological ageing, leaving lasting impacts on health. With Australian summers getting hotter and longer, the risks are closer to home than we think.
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New research shows heatwaves may accelerate ageing, adding years to our biological age. What this means for Australians...
28/08/2025
Families across Australia are still waiting for promised Home Care Packages — and the pressure is mounting.
On ABC Radio Sydney, Aged Care Minister Sam Rae was pressed on why 80,000 packages remain on hold until November. For people like Kathy and Alan, who need something as simple as a ramp to get in and out of their home, the wait is taking a serious toll.
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Aged Care Minister Sam Rae faced tough questions on ABC Radio over delays to 80,000 promised Home Care Packages, leaving...
27/08/2025
Aged care should be built with people, not just for them.
Theresa Flavin, who lives with younger onset dementia, is working with UNSW Sydney to make sure the voices of people with dementia are at the heart of how aged care is delivered.
“Support means seeing the person, not the diagnosis. Rights don’t disappear with age or illness.”
A new UNSW Sydney project is working with people living with dementia to put their voices at the centre of aged care....
20/08/2025
🏡 Selling your home doesn’t have to mean losing your pension.
If you’re downsizing or moving closer to family, Centrelink gives you a grace period to keep your Age Pension while you plan your next home. Here’s how the rule works — and what to watch out for 👉
Thinking about selling your home but worried about losing your pension? Centrelink has a rule that can protect the...
19/08/2025
🏥 Heading home from the hospital? Preparation makes all the difference.
From setting up the right equipment to accessing short-term support through the Transition Care Programme, there are ways to make recovery safer and smoother.
Leaving hospital can feel daunting for older people and their families. Clear planning, the right equipment and support...
15/08/2025
The Government’s new ‘Support at Home’ ad paints a comforting picture — but for many older Australians, the reality is months of waiting, high co-payments and limited choices.
If you’re hoping to stay in your home, it’s worth knowing the real timelines, costs and what’s actually available in your area.
Read our latest Talking Aged Care article for:
✅ What the ad doesn’t tell you
✅ Why costs could push people into care sooner
✅ How to find and compare local aged care services once funding is approved
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The Government’s ‘Support at Home’ ad claims help is “there when you need it” — but long waits, high fees...
14/08/2025
🚨 New research shows aged care is far from equal across Australia 🚨
- 81.8% of home care clients wait more than six months for help
- Only 3% receive a medicines review
- Over 13% of aged care homes flagged for high antibiotic use
Where you live and who provides your care can shape your safety, your health and your quality of life.
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A major new study has revealed big differences in the quality of aged care across Australia. While some providers...
12/08/2025
🧠 Could your neighbourhood help protect your memory? 🌿🚶♀️
A 13-year Australian study has found that older adults living in greener, walkable neighbourhoods with good public transport and access to parks or coastal areas are less likely to develop dementia — and may even recover from early memory problems.
Researchers say the right surroundings can reduce stress, encourage activity, improve air quality and support better brain health, even in later life.
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