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Budget Cooking Tips with Vegetables

According to Foodbank, Australian households throw away 2.5 million tonnes of edible food each year. That equals nearly 300 kilograms per person…

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How to Complain About Your Home Care Provider

Sometimes people have concerns about their home care provider or are unhappy with the service they receive. The Seniors Enquiry Line receives calls from…

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I want to know more about Short Term Accommodation.

We regularly check with our users what you would like to know more about? One recent response was “Information on access to short term accommodation packages f…

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National Survey Results - Australia talks about Older Age and Aged Care

Following on from February 2020 when the Aged Care Royal Commission (formally known as the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety) began hearing ev…

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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…

A toddler with disability is sitting in a high chair and feeding himself spaghetti. His cheeks are covered in food and his mouth is open wide to put a spoonful in.

Recipes with Mince

Mince is a budget recipe staple. It’s cheap, easy to cook, it’s a crowd-pleaser, and it can adapt to so many different recipes... We share some ideas, and one…

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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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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…