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14/11/2025

💬 Aged care pay rise: a step forward, but is it enough to keep our workforce?
On 1 October, wages went up for 400,000 aged care workers - a long-overdue recognition of their vital work. But here’s the question we can’t ignore: will it be enough to keep skilled carers and nurses in the sector? With burnout rising and staffing still stretched thin, a pay bump alone won’t fix a system that’s been under strain for years. Read our latest piece on why this increase matters - and why it still falls short of what aged care truly deserves.

Aged care workers just got another pay rise – but is it enough? On 1 October, wages increased for 400,000 aged...

12/11/2025

🚨 Support at Home is here - but the waitlist isn’t shrinking.
Over 88,000 older Australians are still waiting for in-home care under the new Support at Home system. Our latest article breaks down what’s really happening and how your family can get help faster.

Australia’s new Support at Home system has launched, but more than 88,000 older Australians are still waiting for...

11/11/2025

🐾 For many older Australians, a pet isn’t just a companion - they’re family. Yet most aged care homes still don’t allow residents to keep them. New research from Companion Animal Network Australia shows 96% of Australians believe people in aged care should be able to have pets, but only 18% of homes currently do. Keeping people and pets together isn’t just good welfare - it’s good care. 💕

Most aged care homes still don’t allow pets, despite 96% of Australians believing residents should be able to keep...

07/11/2025

Australia’s aged care sector is facing real challenges, but there’s hope on the horizon. Experts are calling for greater use of technology and innovation to help older Australians stay safe, independent, and connected in their own homes.

As Australia’s aged care crisis deepens – with thousands still waiting for support – experts are calling...

05/11/2025

A new Australian-led trial is offering fresh hope for people with Parkinson’s disease. Researchers found that gentle light therapy used over several months improved movement, balance and anxiety - helping people regain confidence and energy in daily life. The Sydney-based company behind the breakthrough, SYMBYX Biome, says light therapy could become a safe, accessible tool to support wellbeing alongside medical care.

A breakthrough clinical trial has found that gentle light therapy can improve mobility, balance and anxiety in people...

04/11/2025

After losing her mum to younger-onset dementia at just 52, surfer Felicity Palmateer is using her platform to help change the future for families like hers. Joining 72 surfers for the 10-year anniversary of Wipeout Dementia, Felicity helped raise $350,000 for research at UNSW's Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA).

Professional surfer Felicity Palmateer has joined Wipeout Dementia to honour her mother, who died from younger-onset...

31/10/2025

As another scorching summer approaches, doctors are warning that climate change is taking a toll not just on our bodies but also on our minds. Doctors for the Environment say rising heat, pollution and extreme weather are fuelling anxiety, distress and poor health across all generations - especially for older Australians and
people in regional areas.

Doctors say rising heat, air pollution and extreme weather are fuelling a “summer of anxiety” across Australia....

29/10/2025

Hospitals across Victoria will share in a $50 million investment to cut emergency wait times and get paramedics back on the road sooner. The funding will help major health services expand capacity, improve patient flow and reduce ambulance ramping as demand for care continues to surge.

The Victorian Government is investing $50 million to ease pressure on emergency departments and reduce ambulance ramping...

28/10/2025

Older Australians using Support at Home services could now face fees for cancelling with less than 48 hours’ notice. The rule was designed to protect providers and staff, but many argue it doesn’t reflect the realities of ageing and sudden health changes.
Learn what the 48-hour rule means and how it could impact your care options.

Older Australians receiving Support at Home services may be charged the full cost of care if they cancel with less than...

24/10/2025

💙 Caring for a loved one with dementia isn’t easy - but you don’t have to do it alone. In-home dementia care gives families peace of mind while keeping loved ones safe, supported, and engaged at home. From assistive technology to personalised care plans, the right support can make all the difference.

Over 400,000 Australians live with dementia. In-home dementia care provides respite, daily living support, and assistive...

22/10/2025

Waiting for your Support at Home package? You don’t have to wait to feel supported. There are many ways to get help right now - from local community programs and friendly neighbours to flexible private care options. Read more about how to get the care you need 🧡

Waiting for your Support at Home package? Discover practical ways to get help now – from community programs to...

21/10/2025

Aged care deserves more than glossy promises. Maggie Beer’s foundation has received over $7 million in taxpayer funding to improve food in aged care. While her passion is undeniable, results remain patchy, with only a small portion of homes benefiting from her programs. So, is Maggie Beer’s influence a recipe for change - or just a symbolic garnish on a system still struggling with malnutrition and poor dining standards?

Maggie Beer has been the public face of aged care food reform, with her foundation receiving millions in funding. Yet...

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Talking Aged Care is dedicated to creating quality content and newsworthy articles about the things that matter most to people with a personal or professional interest in aged care.

We share stories from real people and work with experts in the industry providing a fresh perspective to aged care, presenting a wide range of topics including Government announcements, positive ageing, health and wellbeing, home and community, elder abuse, seniors housing, technology and innovation, dementia, palliative care and much more.

Talking Aged Care is part of DPS, Australia’s leading independent multiplatform media company, providing vital resources for senior Australians and people living with a disability.

Our mission is to empower consumers, their family and carers with information that’s easy to understand, relevant and necessary when trying to find appropriate care for themselves or their loved ones.