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02/12/2025

Residents are singing, playing, and moving with joy. Shane Morgan’s sessions show how music can transform wellbeing and community in aged care.

02/12/2025

In a world-first, Sweden now offers paid parental leave to grandparents, allowing them to help care for their grandchildren during the crucial first year. Discover how this innovative policy is reshaping family support.

In a world-first, Sweden now offers paid parental leave to grandparents, allowing them to help care for their grandchildren during the crucial first year. Discover how this innovative policy is reshaping family support

01/12/2025

The tragic death of an elderly woman has added even more heartbreak to a shocking aged care r**e case on the Mid North Coast. A judge-alone trial is now examining exactly what happened inside her room on New Year’s Day 2024.

01/12/2025

Australia’s new IAT assessment system is under fire as clinicians report being overruled by rigid algorithms. Older people with clear vulnerabilities are being under classified and left without the support they need.

01/12/2025

An elderly couple who won the lottery decided to purchase a forest so that their grandchildren and other local kids can put down their iPads and connect with nature.

30/11/2025

A grandmother’s help with school fees seemed like a blessing, until she began making decisions behind the parents’ backs. The mum is asking online whether she’s right to object.

30/11/2025

A 26-hour traffic standstill, freezing conditions and a dementia diagnosis did not stop one carer from keeping her clients comfortable, fed and reassured through the chaos.

29/11/2025

The government has refused to hand over key documents on the 800 million dollar aged care tech overhaul, arguing it would take too long. Critics say this excuse hides major failures and raises serious questions about transparency.

The government has refused to hand over key documents on the 800 million dollar aged care tech overhaul, arguing it would take too long and drain resources. Critics say this excuse hides major failures and raises serious questions about transparency.

29/11/2025

My Choice by Lite n’ Easy offers dietitian-designed, high-protein meals delivered to the door. Under Support at Home funding, your clients can access up to 70% of the cost. Learn how to include it in your care plans.

28/11/2025

The transition from HCP to the new Support at Home system was meant to streamline care, but it’s already creating chaos. Workers face long waits for invoices to be processed as providers scramble with backlogs.

28/11/2025

Ever heard of the Pat Card? It’s a brilliant idea from China where volunteers wear a red card saying, “If you need help, just pat me.” It’s helping seniors navigate busy cities with ease. Could this work in Australia?

27/11/2025

A new report from the Inspector-General of Aged Care has found My Aged Care is “not fit for purpose”, leaving many older Australians unable to navigate the system meant to support them. OPAN is calling for urgent reform.