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The Maggie Beer Foundation’s
Chickpea & Vegetable Curry
A mildly spiced curry that delivers a high protein punch. PREP TIME: 30 minutesCOOKING TIME: 60 minutesSERVES: 10 INGREDIENTS25ml Vegetable...
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Quick and Nutritious Snacks
Sweet Potato & Salmon Patties These provide essential Omega-3 fatty acids, which are excellent for brain and joint health. Ingredients:...
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Quick and Nutritious Smoothies
The Chocolate Chai A rich, warming smoothie that tastes like a treat but is packed with energy. Ingredients: 1 frozen...
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The Maggie Beer Foundation’s
Apple Cake
A moist, gently spiced cake layered with cinnamon-brown sugar apples. PREP TIME: 30 minutesCOOKING TIME: 60 minutesSERVES: 10 INGREDIENTS200g Apple,...
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The Power of Friendship in Our Later Years
As we grow older, many things in life change. Our routines slow down, our bodies ache a little more, and...
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Questions to Ask Before Entering Residential Aged Care
Moving a loved one into residential aged care is one of the biggest and most emotional decisions a family can...
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The Home Essentials Every Carer Needs
Caring for an ageing loved one is a true act of love. It can also be physically demanding, emotionally draining,...
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Unapologetically Ita
A compelling and enlightening book by our most celebrated journalist, Ita Buttrose. In her eighties she’s as passionate as ever...
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Changes to Home Care from November 2025
Unless you are protected under the ‘no worse off principle’ (grandfathering provisions – discussed below), all new entrants will be...
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A New World of Aged Care Costs
Since 1 November 2025, Australia’s aged care system has been operating under new rules, reshaping how people pay for care...
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Staying Connected and Engaged Over Summer
Summer in Australia is a wonderful time to enjoy festive gatherings and holidays, making lasting memories with those closest to...
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Jean Kittson
How to Put Your Legals in Place
Being a carer can be especially demanding when it comes to helping arrange all the necessary legal and financial documents....
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Aged Care Reforms Update
Summer 2025
The Australian Government has delivered major changes to aged care creating a high-quality, respectful and sustainable system that meets the...
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Understanding Income & Means Assessments
in Aged Care
Navigating aged care can feel complicated, especially when it comes to finances. And one of the key pieces of the...
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The Missing Link in Therapy
A point of view written by Annika Quinn If you’ve ever felt frustrated that treatments work in the clinic but...
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Seen Any Angels Recently?
Rick Bowie’s message for carers who find themselves in situations they didn’t sign up for. For some reason angels are...
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