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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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Home Care Package Providers – And why do I Need One?
To access your Home Care Package, you need to be signed on with a registered provider. Your provider is responsible...
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The Importance of an Aged Care Plan for Elderly Well-being
Ambassador Kellie Curtain urges Australians to have vital conversations about future health preferences. Following National Advance Care Planning Week 2023,...
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Gather My Crew – Connecting Communities to Those in Need
As a carer, you may feel like you need to handle everything on your own. But the truth is, caring...
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Elder Abuse and How to Protect Your Loved One
The abuse of older people is a complex issue, with silence being its biggest ally. Knowing which way to turn...
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Making the Decision: Is It Time for Your Elders to Move?
It’s never an easy decision to make, but there is a simple checklist you can follow to suit everyone’s opinions,...
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Relationships and Dementia
Living with dementia increases the complexity of intimate and family relationships and, as dementia progresses, these need to be reframed...
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Carer Gateway: Free Services & Support for Australian Carers
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers. If you care for a family...
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5 Ways to Find Happiness
As we move through life, there are so many things that can affect our well-being. Keeping an eye on the...
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Part 2 – Ita, The Legend
She’s one of the country’s living treasures: a publishing legend, best-selling author, advocate for older Australians and those with dementia,...
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Home Care Package – Tips and Traps
Rachel Lane from Aged Care Gurus talks all things Home Care Package and what you need to know throughout the...
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We All Want to Feel Needed…
There’s an old joke that goes like this. “Why do men die before women?” Answer: “Because they want to” Hahaha....
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Mental Health Hobbies
Whether it’s tai chi or the trumpet… pursuing a passion has so many benefits for your well-being. It’s not always...
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Creating a Community That Cares for Our Carers
Establishing an integrated community of care is essential if carers are to get the support they need. Here’s how one...
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Dementia: Support and Respite For Carers
Support for families and carers Dementia Australia provides high-quality services and support to meet family and carer needs. We recognise,...
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How To Cope With Compassion Fatigue
The demands placed on a carer can often lead to what experts call “compassion fatigue”. Here’s everything you need to...
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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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