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Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett, from Western Australia, has been named as the 2025 Senior Australian of the Year.Council ...
30/01/2025

Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett, from Western Australia, has been named as the 2025 Senior Australian of the Year.

Council of the Aging Australia – the leading advocacy organisation for older people – Chief Executive Officer, Patricia Sparrow said the contribution Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett, who co-founded Wheelchairs For Kids in 1996, has made to Australia cannot be underestimated.

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The RSL has said the Federal Government's response to Royal Commission recommendations was not enough.While RSL NSW welc...
29/01/2025

The RSL has said the Federal Government's response to Royal Commission recommendations was not enough.

While RSL NSW welcomes the Government’s agreement or in-principle agreement to most recommendations, a partial response undermines the personal sacrifices of veterans and their families. Those veterans and family members contributed significant effort to the Royal Commission process, often reliving their trauma, to save the lives of others who serve our nation.

“The Royal Commission’s recommendations, if implemented fully, would be a lifeline for veterans and their families. Every single one of the recommendations represents a step towards a system that truly supports those who have served our nation,” said Mick Bainbridge, President of RSL NSW.

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Radius St Helena's has celebrated its residents and their special talents as it marked the start of a new year.“I just h...
29/01/2025

Radius St Helena's has celebrated its residents and their special talents as it marked the start of a new year.

“I just had a thought of doing these awards as an encouragement to our residents to continue participating in our daily activities, as this had never been done before,” said Maggie Grey, Activities Coordinator.

“I went around talking to staff and asking for their opinion on which resident should be awarded as I had a few titles in mind.”

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The Australian Minister of Health and Aged Care has pledged his support to removing red tape for nurses moving to Austra...
28/01/2025

The Australian Minister of Health and Aged Care has pledged his support to removing red tape for nurses moving to Australia.

Of the 27,810 nurses who registered to practise in Australia from overseas in the past two years, 70 percent have come via New Zealand under a Trans-Tasman agreement.

Starting in March 2025, Australia’s health workforce is set to receive a major boost by ensuring that internationally qualified nurses from these comparable countries are fast-tracked to register and work in Australia, instead of spending months tied up in needless red tape while waiting for their application to be approved.

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Nourish Care has announced Sudha Regmi as its new Director of Data and AI with a focus on cutting-edge technology.Having...
25/01/2025

Nourish Care has announced Sudha Regmi as its new Director of Data and AI with a focus on cutting-edge technology.

Having spent 15 years working in data science, artificial intelligence, and healthcare technology, Regmi brings a wealth of experience to the role. She will lead Nourish’s strategy for incorporating advanced AI capabilities into its platform so caregivers can benefit from data-driven, evidence-based suggestions to improve outcomes for those receiving care.

“I’m excited to join a company like Nourish that’s leading the innovation in this sector. The organisation has so much rich data which can produce powerful, actionable insights.”

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Care England has voiced its concerns regarding proposed fee increases for Certificates of Sponsorship and its financial ...
25/01/2025

Care England has voiced its concerns regarding proposed fee increases for Certificates of Sponsorship and its financial consequences.

The proposal would more than double the CoS fee, from GBP £239 to £525 per individual, imposing an additional £286 cost per international recruit. This equates to an estimated £10.3 million sector-wide cost for care providers already grappling with severe workforce shortages, escalating operational expenses, and funding deficits compounded by the Employer National Insurance Contribution increases announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget.

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Age UK has urged every senior to protect their health by having a winter COVID-19 and flu jab as soon as possible.Caroli...
24/01/2025

Age UK has urged every senior to protect their health by having a winter COVID-19 and flu jab as soon as possible.

Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK said this winter has shaped up to be another worrying one for many older people, as they struggle to balance keeping warm this winter with the cost of energy, changes in eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment, and the rising cost of food.

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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has supported the NCOA and its study on seniors enrolled in benefits programs in Flor...
24/01/2025

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has supported the NCOA and its study on seniors enrolled in benefits programs in Florida and Texas.

Through this work, The National Council on Aging seeks to understand what is working in two counties that enrol exceptionally high percentages of older adults in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Medicare Savings Programs (MSP).

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COTA has argued that superannuation objective reform was crucial for protecting dignified retirement for Australian seni...
23/01/2025

COTA has argued that superannuation objective reform was crucial for protecting dignified retirement for Australian seniors.

Acting Chief Executive of COTA Australia – the leading advocacy organisation for older people – Corey Irlam, said enshrining the objective of superannuation in law so that it can’t be watered down in the future is something COTA Australia has long advocated for.

“Australia’s superannuation scheme is the envy of the world and we need to keep it that way.”

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Country singer Adam Harvey has been named as the newest Ambassador for Dementia Australia, influenced by his personal ow...
23/01/2025

Country singer Adam Harvey has been named as the newest Ambassador for Dementia Australia, influenced by his personal own experience.

His mother’s diagnosis inspired him to write his heartfelt song, Remember Me, which he will perform this weekend. Through his music and platform, Harvey hoped to bring greater awareness to dementia and its impact on families across Australia.

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Australian Minister for Aged Care Hon. Anika Wells said that 2025 will herald a new era for quality aged care.Following ...
22/01/2025

Australian Minister for Aged Care Hon. Anika Wells said that 2025 will herald a new era for quality aged care.

Following her recent appointment to Cabinet, Minister Wells said the Albanese Government was committed to continuing its major investment into aged care this year with record support for workers and providers.

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Bupa has partnered with Healthe Care, which has included a commitment to work in areas of priority to patient outcomes.H...
20/01/2025

Bupa has partnered with Healthe Care, which has included a commitment to work in areas of priority to patient outcomes.

Healthe Care’s new agreement with Bupa covers its network of 17 private hospitals across New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania with many in regional and outer suburban areas.

“We are pleased to have agreed to funding terms with Bupa that provide surety for our patients and recognise the challenges of the current operating environment,” said Healthe Care Chief Executive Officer Matt Hanrahan.

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Riparian planting has become the key focus for Arvida Te Puna Waiora retirement community, as native plants have graced ...
20/01/2025

Riparian planting has become the key focus for Arvida Te Puna Waiora retirement community, as native plants have graced the village grounds.

Arvida Te Puna Waiora Village Manager Monique Hawker said the greenscape plan was strategic, with native plants chosen to benefit local wildlife.

“The intention is to have a range of flowering times throughout the year and we wanted the planting to look impressive straight away so we have a high ratio of plants per metre.”

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Summerset Group has announced an update to its third quarter 2024 Sales of Occupation Rights, following its highest full...
19/01/2025

Summerset Group has announced an update to its third quarter 2024 Sales of Occupation Rights, following its highest full-year result of settlements to date.

“This is a positive result for both the quarter and the full year, the residential property market has been slow but despite this we’ve continued to grow,” said Summerset CEO Scott Scoullar.

The big milestone in the quarter was the completion and opening of the first stage at St John's village in October, which saw 60 percent of the village’s homes delivered as well as the village’s main centre.

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National Seniors Australia (NSA) Chair of the Board, Ross Glossop, has announced the appointment of Kathryn Greiner AO t...
06/01/2025

National Seniors Australia (NSA) Chair of the Board, Ross Glossop, has announced the appointment of Kathryn Greiner AO to the NSA Board of Directors.

“Ms Greiner brings to the board distinguished experience in strategic leadership, government relations and advocacy gained throughout an esteemed career in public and private companies, government bodies and non-profit organisations,” Glossop said.

“This experience combined with a deep desire to help NSA defend, protect and promote older Australians sees Ms Greiner not only eminently qualified to join the board but entirely suited. Since our inception in 1976, NSA has grown our community to 250,000+ older Australians while continuing to evolve to meet the changing needs of the growing numbers we represent."

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National Seniors Australia (NSA) has recommended an improvement to the National Public Toilet Map and incorporating deme...
03/01/2025

National Seniors Australia (NSA) has recommended an improvement to the National Public Toilet Map and incorporating dementia-friendly design principles as part of its submission to the NSW Public Toilet Inquiry.

“People don’t tend to think about public toilet facilities until they need them. Many people take their availability and accessibility for granted but for a lot of people, where public toilets are located, how to access them, and ease of use can cause real angst and impede people’s decisions to go out.”

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National Seniors Australia (NSA) has welcomed the Government's proposed mandate for businesses to accept cash for essent...
02/01/2025

National Seniors Australia (NSA) has welcomed the Government's proposed mandate for businesses to accept cash for essential items to support those who need to and prefer using this valid form of currency.

The news comes after the peak consumer body for older Australians launched its KEEP CASH campaign to help those impacted by the move towards a cashless society.

NSA Chief Executive Officer Chris Grice said the proposed mandate will be warmly welcomed by older Australians, and others, who readily use physical money.

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