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Stages of Romance Scams
Romance scams often start with what seems like a genuine connection but quickly turn into emotional manipulation and financial exploitation....
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Maggie Beer’s
Pan-Fried Tuna Patties with Mushy Peas
A Maggie Beer favourite, savour these golden tuna patties. Packed with flavour and easy to make, perfect with a side...
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Maggie Beer’s
Lemon, Ginger & Turmeric Iced Tea
Serves 10 Refresh and recharge with Maggie Beer’s lemon, ginger & turmeric iced tea – a bright, invigorating blend that’s...
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How to Prepare for an ACAT Assessment
Navigating aged care can be overwhelming for families. To help you prepare for your ACAT Assessment and understand what to...
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Preparing for What’s Next in Advanced Disease Care
At any one time, there are thousands of Australians caring for a partner, family member, or friend who has advanced...
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Accessible Travel: Essential Tips for Carers
The responsibility of caring for a family member with a disability or an elderly relative can be challenging, especially when...
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Encouraging Elderly Loved Ones to Eat Well
Many carers know how tricky it can be to encourage elderly loved ones to eat well throughout the day. A...
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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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