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  Outback aged care demands see young women gain skills and jobs by looking after elders on country.

  Tuesday, November 5, 2019

  It is widely acknowledged that keeping Aboriginal people 'on country' in their later years has far-reaching community benefits, but poor aged care resources in regional and remote areas often make that impossible.

• HOUSING DECISIONS OF OLDER AUSTRALIANS

  Thursday, October 31, 2019

  Housing is an integral part of the wellbeing of older Australians. It provides independence and security in retirement.
  
  Most older Australians prefer to age in place.

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  How gaming technology is helping to design more accessible homes.

  Monday, September 23, 2019

  A group of Perth university students and real estate agents have teamed up to design an accessible home using construction software inspired by the gaming industry, with the goal of raising awareness of the importance of creating universal affordable accommodation

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  Could intergenerational care be the answer to our aged care crisis?

  Tuesday, August 27, 2019

  How can intergenerational care help older adults deal with loneliness, depression and even physical health issues?

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  Unprecedented support for Australia’s carers

  Thursday, August 22, 2019

  The Morrison Government is introducing the single biggest reform in more than a decade to better support Australia’s 2.7 million carers.

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  Free Online Dementia Courses

  Sunday, August 18, 2019

  Dementia Training Australia is funded by the Federal Government to provide dementia education and training across Australia.

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  Spanish-speaking nursing home inspires new flamenco show

  Friday, August 16, 2019

  Life at Australia's only Spanish-speaking nursing home inspires new flamenco show

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  'It makes my life bigger': The win-win of Ricky and Josh's homesharing arrangement

  Sunday, August 11, 2019

  Ricky Buchanan spends her days and nights in a hospital bed in either her bedroom or living area.

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  Aged Care Employee Day August 7th 2019

  Wednesday, August 7, 2019

  Celebrating and honouring those who care - Aged Care Employee Day August 7th 2019

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  Maggie Beer's fight for better food in aged care homes

  Saturday, August 3, 2019

  Celebrity chef Maggie Beer is using her passion for food and 40 years of experience to fight for better quality meals across Australia's aged care homes.