Aged care centre confronts racism, improves staff retention with cultural celebrations
Racism has been described as the “elephant in the room” of the aged care industry, and one regional…
Aged care reforms leave elderly Australians and their loved ones in the lurch
As a journalist, there’s a sure-fire way to know when you’ve hit a nerve in Australian society. It’s…
Centrelink reminder for downsizing boomers as Australia braces for ‘silver tsunami’
A huge number of Australians are retiring and downsizing in the years ahead. (Source: Getty) If you’re thinking…
Aged care in Australia under the microscope in new documentary Careless
As I sit down to write up this interview with passionate Melbourne-based filmmaker Sue Thomson about her must-see…
Christmas Island’s last dog embraced by the remote community
Busses stop and children come running when Shiloh, the last dog on Christmas Island, takes a walk. Stranded…
Calls for federal government to help ‘stranded Australians’ waiting in hospital for aged care bed
George Davis thought retirement would be the best time of his life. But the 80-year-old spends each day…
Carrie Bickmore named Victorian Australian of the Year for work to progress brain cancer research
Radio host and former television presenter Carrie Bickmore has been named the 2026 Victorian Australian of the Year…
Older Australians face long wait to be assessed for aged care
When Peter O’Shannessy returned to his home from the hospital in January, he was unable to speak or…
What are you going to pay for your aged care? Here are all the details
Today marks the first day of the new fee structure for aged care. A lot is changing. Self-funded…
Self-funded retirees face $50,000 per year aged care hit in ‘seismic’ change from tomorrow
Residential aged care costs are set to go up for self-funded retirees entering care from today. (Source: Getty)…
Centrelink payment change coming in days as part of ‘incredibly ambitious’ overhaul for older Aussies
Major reforms are kicking in next month and there will be a big shift for those wanting to…
South West Aboriginal Medical Service members expelled after allegedly ‘storming’ headquarters
Aboriginal elders in Western Australia’s South West fear they will lose access to some subsidised services after being…