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19/02/2026

Aged care workers share their funniest moments, from cheeky quips to unexpected chaos. Have a read and share some of your stories below.

19/02/2026

From cardiologists managing heart disease to oncologists treating cancer and hip replacements, seniors rely heavily on specialist care. New transparency laws may help, but research shows they will not fix rising out-of-pocket costs.

From cardiologists managing heart disease to oncologists treating cancer and orthopaedic surgeons performing hip replacements, seniors rely heavily on specialist care. New transparency laws may help, but research shows they will not fix rising out-of-pocket costs.

18/02/2026

In an exclusive interview, Senator Penny Allman-Payne delivers a scathing assessment of Labor’s reforms, warning that co-payments are forcing seniors to skip basic care. Her solution is clear: scrap for-profit providers and renationalise aged care.

18/02/2026

We all remember having ‘the talk’ about the birds and bees growing up. But most of us avoid talking about s*x and intimacy in older people, especially in residential aged care. That’s about to change and you’re invited to be involved in the conversation.

We all remember having ‘the talk’ about the birds and bees growing up. But most of us avoid talking about s*x and intimacy in older people, especially in residential aged care.

18/02/2026

Unintentional weight loss in seniors can lead to muscle weakness and hospital stays. With malnutrition affecting 1 in 10 older Australians living at home, practical, nutritious meal options are playing an important role in supporting healthy ageing.

17/02/2026

Aged care providers entered the Support at Home era on relatively solid financial ground, with margins holding steady despite wage rises and tighter care minute targets. But with co payments, price hikes and funding changes now in play, the real test for the sector is only just beginning.

17/02/2026

Forget the midlife slump. A major study shows that for many people, their fifties and early sixties mark a psychological high point. From sharper judgement to stronger emotional resilience, ageing may bring more gains than you think.

17/02/2026

Italian and Greek music echoed through a Brunswick aged care home. Residents who rarely join activities stepped out of their rooms. A few thoughtful gifts changed the mood of the day. There is a powerful reason moments like this are happening.

16/02/2026

Behind every Support at Home transition sits a leadership team carrying enormous risk. Constant reform shifts, system instability and rising participant frustration are taking a silent mental health toll on CEOs and Boards across aged care.

16/02/2026

NDIS funding is now broken into shorter time periods. Learn what happens if you run out of funds – or don’t spend enough – before your plan ends.

16/02/2026

An 85-year-old Sydney widower has been kidnapped from his North Ryde home in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity. Detectives say he has no criminal ties and urgently need help to bring him home safely.

15/02/2026

A major new study has found exercise can be as effective as medication or therapy for some people with depression and anxiety. The biggest benefits were seen in young adults and new mums.