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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.
Heart Week 2024: The importance of heart health for seniors
As we age, our focus on maintaining good health becomes increasingly vital, particularly when it comes to heart health. Heart...
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Keeping up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines
COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our community, particularly older people. As flu season arrives and the cooler weather sets in,...
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How to navigate aged care packages
Downsizing and retirement living planning is like playing chess — you need to stay one step ahead, and the financial...
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A guide to growing veggies
Many seniors will remember the 1970s British sitcom about a couple who gave up the rat race to grow vegetables...
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Remembering our Veterans this ANZAC Day
The lead-up to ANZAC Day is a time for all Australians to reflect on the sacrifices made by our servicemen...
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Loneliness Awareness Week: Combating carer loneliness
As we observe Loneliness Awareness Week, it’s crucial to address the often-overlooked issue of loneliness among those of us caring...
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Unpaid carer burdens laid bare in parliament
Tax breaks, better access to respite and prioritised wellbeing are among the recommendations found in an inquiry into the recognition...
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Why you should exercise more – but be careful
We are bombarded with information about how good exercise is for us as we age. We’re told it’s one of...
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Understanding Parkinson’s Disease
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, with 11 April officially recognised as World Parkinson’s Day. It’s a time of international reflection...
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When You Can no Longer Provide Care for Your Loved One
There are two main choices for those that can no longer provide care for their elderly loved one. You can...
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Navigating Role Reversal When Caring for a Loved One
Role reversal is a common experience for unpaid carers, particularly when caring for a parent, partner, or older family member....
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National Advanced Care Planning Week: Share what matters most and plan your future health care
Advance care planning involves exploring and documenting wishes and preferences about health care, so if there comes a time when...
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Aged care workers win up to 28.5 per cent wage rise
Aged care workers are celebrating a substantial wage increase of up to 28.5%. This long-awaited boost comes following a Fair...
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Harmony Week 2024 – Everyone Belongs
This Harmony Week, the Australian Carers Guide would like to acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of carers from all different...
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Try ‘Mind Wandering’ – It’s a No-Brainer
Having escaped strict demands, deadlines, and solving family and corporate problems, retirees are well placed to experience the creative benefits...
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Support at Home program Q&A session
The Australian Government are implementing the Support at Home program in response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and...
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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.
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