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This year’s theme is Same, Same - But Different Ageism Ageism and Respect for Older People.

Aged and disability advocates have recently given evidence at the Queensland Parliament's Inquiry into Elder Abuse.

The new report warns that Australia is not on track to deliver the necessary transformation to meet the aged care roy...

From 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act will give residents and families stronger rights when making complaints.

The biggest names in property have united to tackle homelessness across the country, getting behind a new foundation ...

A new practical, evidence-based resource offers tools to break down barriers and boost connections between generations

20,000 home care packages will be brought forward to be delivered before the end of October.

Current laws mean superannuation funds sometimes have no alternative but to pay out a member's death benefits and ins...

An experimental aged-care model in South Australia, is seeking to foster connections between residents and children.

When we talk about drug overdose deaths, many of us imagine a problem that affects young people.

Australian women are living longer, but with that comes varying health outcomes complicated by lower wages and more h...

A team has co-designed and trialled online training to enhance interpreter-mediated dementia assessments.

When Theresa Flavin began her advocacy in dementia and aged care, she says she was struck by how fragmented the suppo...

Homelessness on the Tablelands is the worst housing authorities have ever seen but there is some hope on the horizon.

A key measure used to calculate age pension payments is changing. How will this affect your benefits?

Facing Dementia Together: new community campaign in South Western Sydney to break down dementia stigma in Arabic, Chi...

How superannuation death benefit nominations work and what to watch out for.

A group of Tasmanian men who enjoy knitting, crochet, and quilting get together the first Sunday of every month.

Australian researchers say diagnostic guidelines for one of the most common forms of younger-onset dementia risk dela...

Butch Vig talks Garbage’s new album, ageism in music, and returning to Australia for Good Things Festival – and the g...

Gambling scams, known as "scambling" or "ding ding", are having a "catastrophic" impact on First Nations communities,...

A national residential aged care survey is now open for people who work, volunteer or provide other services to those...

Career expert Sue Ellson joined Jason Matthews to discuss the growing issue of age discrimination, which is leaving o...

Combatting loneliness is a national and personal challenge. Could we learn from an overseas initiative?

Woman aged 55 and over represent one of the fastest growing cohorts experiencing homelessness across the country.

The Older Women’s network (OWN) is connecting women aged 55+ with compassionate homeowners

Australia’s aged care system is undergoing a necessary transformation — one that places the rights and dignity of old...

Advocates say the "neglected" form of elder abuse deserves to be paid more attention.

Join in person or online around Australia to find out more about the Nov 1 changes and how they’ll affect you or some...

Meet your reporting requirements under the new Aged Care Act.