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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.
Did You Know? – Huntington’s Disease
Huntington’s Disease (HD) is often described as having Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS all at once. It is a rare, inherited...
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Take the Stress Out of Meal Times & Cooking
For many of us, cooking and sharing meals are some of life’s greatest pleasures. But for older Australians and their...
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Neurobics : Keeping Your Mind Sharp
While traditional puzzles like crosswords and Sudoku are excellent for cognitive health, there is a unique branch of mental exercise...
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Ageing Technology in Australia:
Why It’s Becoming Essential for Family Carers in 2026 For many years, ageing technology felt like a collection of niche...
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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 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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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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The Heart Behind The Carer:
Celebrating our 3 Million Informal Carers
Caring for a loved one is an act of quiet heroism, filled with love, patience and selflessness, often without recognition...
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Do you know exactly what your
Home Care Package can cover?
Your HCP funding can be used for a wide range of services and supports -everything from help around the home...
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Healing Paws: Bringing Comfort, Connection & Joy
The science-backed benefits of furry friendships and why they’re more than just cute company A Therapeutic Tail That’s Been Wagging...
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When Too Much Is Never Enough:
Understanding Senior Hoarding
Caring for an older loved one is hard enough, but when hoarding enters the picture, the job becomes exponentially more...
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Navigating Resistance to Assistance:
Supporting an ageing parent who insists they’re fine
(when they’re not)
Navigating an ageing parent’s refusal to accept help can be one of the hardest parts of the caring journey. Many...
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