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13/01/2026

A rule change now in force means some older Australians are being asked to pay thousands upfront before they can receive care.

13/01/2026

Inside the body, a 24-hour rhythm, known as the circadian rhythm, quietly coordinates when we sleep, wake, eat and recover. When disrupted, the effects extend well beyond poor sleep, with growing evidence suggesting consequences for long-term brain health.

12/01/2026

At 60, Australians are labelled “seniors”. At 67, they can finally access the Age Pension. In between sits a growing group who are too worn down to keep working, but too poor to retire. Australia’s retirement system is quietly failing those who need it most.

12/01/2026

A leading disability advocate warns billions in taxpayer funded NDIS and aged care spending is being siphoned offshore by foreign owned providers, undermining care quality and threatening the long term sustainability of Australia’s care economy.

A leading disability advocate warns billions in taxpayer funded NDIS, aged care and childcare spending is being siphoned offshore by foreign owned providers, undermining care quality, weakening the workforce and threatening the long term sustainability of Australia’s care economy.

11/01/2026

In some Australian suburbs, NDIS providers now outnumber cafes and other local businesses. While many are legitimate, the sheer concentration is raising questions about oversight, market saturation and fraud risk.

11/01/2026

As heatwaves intensify across Australia, older people face a much higher risk of serious illness. This article explains why ageing bodies struggle to cool down and shares practical, evidence-based ways to stay safe in extreme heat.

10/01/2026

Claims of rostering bias are dividing Australia’s aged care workforce, with workers from different backgrounds reporting exclusion, resentment and unfair treatment.

09/01/2026

More Australians with multiple sclerosis are entering residential aged care decades earlier than expected. Designed for frailty and dementia, the system is struggling to meet the complex neurological needs of younger residents.

09/01/2026

An Aussie influencer’s simple chat with an 88-year-old cashier has sparked an outpouring of global generosity. More than AUD 2.5 million has now been raised to help the elderly veteran finally retire.

09/01/2026

Older women were allegedly targeted in a brazen car park scam that saw more than $50,000 stolen in just days. Police say the offenders exploited trust to distract victims and steal their valuables.

08/01/2026

A new clinical study suggests microdosing cannabis may help stabilise cognitive decline in people with mild Alzheimer’s disease, without causing a psychoactive high. Early findings point to a potential new approach to dementia care.

08/01/2026

What would it take for you to proudly say “I would live here”? Sally Hopkins from Eden in Oz and NZ is helping aged care providers turn person centred care from a slogan into a lived reality.

What would it take for you to proudly say “I would live here”? Sally Hopkins from Eden in Oz and NZ is helping aged care providers turn person centred care from a slogan into a lived reality. Residents lead, staff thrive and homes feel like real communities again.