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Sunflowers: Helping to Make the Invisible, Visible
Living with a Hidden Disability can make daily life more demanding; it can present challenges in different ways on different...
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5 Biggest Changes Coming to Home Care in 2025
Over the past decade, aged care in Australia has shifted dramatically. Once dominated by nursing homes, the system has evolved...
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Meaningful Engagement and Dementia
As dementia prevalence continues to rise, with an estimated 433,300 Australians living with dementia and 1.7 million people involved in...
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Smoke and Mirrors, but Mainly Smoke – The New Support at Home
It is slowly dawning on us all that there is a new Support at Home program that is being put...
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A Cup of Tea and a Thousand Memories
Every morning starts the same. I make two cups of tea—one for Mum, one for me. She may not remember...
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Maggie Beer’s Welsh Rarebit
Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 10 minutes Welsh Rarebit Prep time 10 minutes. Cooking time 10 minutes. 10 Serves. Ingredients...
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Beating the Winter Blues: Activities for Older Aussies
To combat the winter blues and keep elderly individuals engaged, a variety of indoor and outdoor activities can be enjoyed. These...
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Winter Warmth
How everyday comforts can bring warmth to even the coldest days As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter,...
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Holding On to Dad
Some days, Dad thinks I’m his brother. Other days, he just calls me “that nice man.” I smile either way....
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Aromatic Coconut Soup with Prawns & Coriander
Serves 6Prep time: 15 minsCooking time: 1 hour Ingredients for Aromatic Coconut Soup with Prawns & Coriander 12 large raw...
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Accessible Accommodation and Travelling with Pets
Finding Accessible Accommodation that’s Pet Friendly Planning a getaway with your four-legged best friend? As a Carer, bringing your pet...
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Remembering Philip Stuart Brady
When Paths Cross In the dark hours of 11 February 2025, the brightly pulsating star that was my dear friend,...
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5 Things you Need to Know Before Downsizing
Downsizing isn’t just about finding the perfect home for your next chapter; it’s about making sure the move makes sense...
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Considering Aged Care for you or Your Loved One?
In this article, we will cover: What is aged care? Aged care is the support provided to older people who...
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Understanding and Diagnosing Dementia
Professor Tanya Buchanan, CEO Dementia Australia As dementia edges closer to becoming the leading cause of death of Australians, we...
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Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) What is it and who is it for? The Commonwealth Home Support Programme provides entry-level...
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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.
Assistance with accessing emergency respite is available any time, 24/7.
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