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Australian Carers Guide
We are proud to have like-minded and passionate Australian icons as regular contributors in the Australian Carers Guide. These include Maggie Beer, Ita Buttrose, Jean Kittson, Maree McCabe OA and the Hon Anika Wells just to name a few.
Managing Your Emotions Before They Manage You
As a carer it is not uncommon to feel frustrated, angry or guilty. It is important to manage these feelings....
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7 Questions Carers Should Ask Home Care Providers
Picking the right at-home care provider for your elderly loved one can be a challenge. What should I ask ?...
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National Carers Week 2022
This year we celebrate National Carers Week 16 – 22 October 2022. It is a week to recognise and celebrate our...
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Aged Care Reform Update
As the effects of the pandemic on our older Australians began to emerge, revelations began to surface of the abuse...
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Mini Pavlova With Berries
Welcome to spring, the season of new beginnings, here are some recipes to brighten up your day! You can’t go...
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Tomato, Avocado & Chickpea Salad
This high-protein vitamin and mineral-packed salad is perfect as an accompaniment to a spring picnic or a main meal while...
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Vegetarian Moussaka
Welcome to an exotic version of the much-loved lasagna, minus the pasta. An urban cosmopolitan showpiece with a sauce that...
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Beef Stroganoff
A classic dish to try this spring guaranteed to fill your home with beautiful aromas of this delicious dish. INGREDIENTS...
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Easy Broccoli & Cheese Quiche
Is Green – Is Good. Don’t be fooled by this delicious broccoli and cheese quiche. It’s actually high in protein...
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10 Smart Shopping Tips
Here are a couple of shopping tips to be a considerate shopper, banker or customer wherever you are: HOME FIRST....
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Mercury – The Menace in Your Mouth
From chronically tired to feeling great A TRUE RETURN TO HEALTH STORY Hi, my name is Karen and I am...
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Living With Aphasia
We communicate our thoughts, ideas and feelings to others in many ways. We do it with words—spoken or written. We...
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Pet Therapy: The Healing Power of Pet Companionship
Who rescued who? Researchers found that even one 30-minute-long session of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) reduced loneliness. Journal of Gerontology...
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Berry Coconut Smoothie
Hello to my fellow carers! To help you celebrate the inspiring season of Spring, we are featuring some delicious and...
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Abbreviations and Acronyms in Aged Care Language
When it comes to Aged Care, acronyms are plentiful…ACSA, HCP, CHSP… But what do they all mean? Fear no more....
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Freedom of Choice
What most carers don’t know because nobody tells them? Making decisions around aged care is emotional, stressful and confusing. Being...
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In Need of Support?
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers. Call Carer Gateway for support and access to services, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm local time.
Assistance with accessing emergency respite is available any time, 24/7.
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