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28/01/2026

Loneliness and social isolation are already problems for many seniors, but could social robots – autonomous robots trained to interact and communicate with humans – address issues of care and loneliness?

28/01/2026

An audit has uncovered $5 billion in incorrect age pension payments, leaving many seniors either overpaid or short changed while waiting weeks for help.

An audit has uncovered $5 billion in incorrect age pension payments, leaving many seniors either overpaid or short changed while waiting weeks for help. The findings raise serious questions about how Australia’s largest social support programs are being managed.

27/01/2026

From Facebook reels to endless scrolling, older Australians are spending more time on their phones than ever before. When does connection turn into dependence?

27/01/2026

An elderly couple who won the lottery decided to purchase a forest so that their grandchildren and other local kids can put down their iPads and connect with nature.

27/01/2026

Charlotte loves Bluey, animals and time with her sisters. She is also fighting a disease that will steal her childhood. Her family has launched a GoFundMe to create precious memories.

26/01/2026

Feedback from 12,000+ self-managed Support at Home users reveals a damning reality: full pensioners paying to shower, complex needs ignored by algorithms, hardship applications dragging on for months, and billions spent with worse outcomes than before.

25/01/2026

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23/01/2026

Baby boomers aren’t the villains in Australia’s housing affordability and inflation story; they’re fellow victims of a system that prioritised short-term growth over long-term liveability. The culprits sit in parliament.

Baby boomers aren’t the villains in Australia’s housing affordability and inflation story, they’re fellow victims of a system that prioritised short-term growth over long-term liveability. From negative gearing to chronic undersupply, the culprits sit in parliament.

23/01/2026

An Aussie influencer’s simple chat with an 88-year-old cashier has sparked an outpouring of global generosity. More than AUD 2.5 million has now been raised to help the elderly veteran finally retire.

22/01/2026

Bed-bound and reliant on a hoist, Sue Brennan was told walking again might never happen. Sixteen months later, she walked out under her own power. Her recovery is a reminder of what persistence and structured rehabilitation can achieve.

22/01/2026

Good news for dog lovers! A UK study shows dog owners have a 40% lower risk of dementia, thanks to walks and social time. Cats? Not quite the same effect.

22/01/2026

Beaten with golf clubs and threatened with a knife, a Gold Coast grandfather narrowly avoided losing an eye during a violent home invasion that has shocked the community.