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The benefits of volunteering

1-minute read The Commonwealth Government, aged care industry peak bodies, and bodies that protect the rights and well-being of our seniors are active support…

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Planning for the Future

2-minute read Discussing the future can be difficult for carers and family members of older Australians, people with disability, mental ill health or diminish…

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The importance of social connections

1-minute read Connections matter. Strong ties with family, friends and the community provide happiness, security, support and a sense of purpose. Being connec…

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Caring for someone with Dementia

1-minute read People caring for loved ones living with dementia are a growing group across Australia. They share experiences and feelings about their role whi…

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My Disability, My Choice (RA) Raising Awareness

2-minute read Disability Rights are Human Rights Disability rights are human rights and belong to each of us simply because we are human.

Dignity and Risk

You have the right to live the life you choose, even if your choices involve some risk.

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Supporting People from LGBTQIA+ Community

It is against the law to discriminate against LGBTQIA+ people. In past decades, health programs and aged care programs have assumed that all people are hetero…

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Hoarding and Squalor

Hoarding and squalor are two different conditions. Sometimes they overlap in a person’s life and home.

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What type of information helps to make a good decision?

2-minute read Information must be reliable and relevant, so it is trustworthy and useful to people making decisions for themselves.

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