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What to expect when receiving home and community aged care Educational articles

By knowing what to expect from aged care at home, individuals and their families can navigate this transition with confidence.

Tags: Home Care

Key signs that it might be time to consider residential aged care for your loved ones Educational articles

While the specific circumstances can vary from one family to another, here are some major signs to look for.

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care

Stay fit and fabulous over the indulgence season Educational articles

Discover the path to smart indulgence, fresh choices and healthful celebrations tailored for seniors.

Tags: Ageing well, Food

How to make the most of your Home Care Package (HCP) Educational articles

A list of tips and strategies to help you, or your loved one, maximise the benefits of your Home Care Package (HCP)

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Home Care Packages

What to look for in disability housing Educational articles

Explore what disability housing is and delve into the key factors to consider when seeking the perfect home.

Tags: Disability and NDIS

How to Prepare for Your Aged Care Assessment (previously ACAT) Educational articles

A thorough preparation for your ACAT assessment allows you to present a comprehensive and accurate overview of your needs, helping the ACAT team in making an informed decision.

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care, Respite, Aged Care Assessment

Senior couple researching news on ACAT assessments been replaced by the Single Assessment System
What is an ACAT Assessment? Educational articles

A simple summary of the aged care assessment process and how to book one.

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care, Aged Care Assessment

Senior couple researching news on ACAT assessments been replaced by the Single Assessment System
Questions asked in an aged care assessment (previously ACAT) Educational articles

Here we cover the types of questions that will be asked by an assessor, to help you prepare.

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care, Aged Care Assessment

Senior couple researching news on ACAT assessments been replaced by the Single Assessment System
Aged care assessment and funding types you might be eligible for Educational articles

An assessment plays a crucial role in determining the appropriate level of government funding and subsidies for aged care services available to you.

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care, Respite, Aged Care Assessment

Senior couple researching news on ACAT assessments been replaced by the Single Assessment System
An ageing and death denying society: Lessons from a hospice Educational articles

Opinion pieced by Bek Beechey, Clinical Nurse - Care Coordination at Hopewell Hospice.

Tags: Palliative and Hospice Care, Hopewell Hospice

Keep cool this summer with tips from our ageing well experts Educational articles

Our Ageing Well team shares practical tips to help you find the balance between fun and safety.

Tags: Ageing well, Retirement Living

Ladies from Rosemount Retirement Village enjoying the outdoors on a summer day
12 tips for an active lifestyle in independent living homes: nurturing mind and body Educational articles

Whether you're an avid fitness enthusiast or you're simply looking to incorporate more movement into your daily routine and keep your mind sharp, we've got you covered.

Tags: Ageing well, Retirement Living

Rosemount Retirement Village - Friends relaxing in outdoor heated pool
WMQ videos aim at normalising conversations about death and dying Educational articles

As part of our commitment to education and awareness in palliative care, staff from WMQ's Hopewell House and Hummingbird House palliative care services created a series of videos aimed at normalising conversations about death and dying.

Tags: Ageing well, Palliative and Hospice Care, Children, Hummingbird House

Differences between the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home Care Packages (HCP) Educational articles

Understand the key difference so you can determine which care option you are eligible for.

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care

What is a RAS assessment? Educational articles

If you have been referred to an assessment by My Aged Care, you will be visited by either the ACAT or the RAS team. Learn how these teams determine the level of care and support you require as you navigate the aged care system.

Tags: Ageing well, Home Care, Residential Aged Care, Respite, Aged Care Assessment

Senior couple researching news on ACAT assessments been replaced by the Single Assessment System
Transitioning into your retirement village: how to prepare for the move Educational articles

What is required to best prepare, and what you can expect from retirement living.

Tags: Retirement Living

Living room of a 1 bed retirement village at Sinnamon Park, Brisbane South
Hydrotherapy: providing a break for children with complex physical needs Educational articles

For children with complex physical needs, everyday activities that most of us take for granted can be incredibly challenging. Hydrotherapy can provide a much-needed break from the daily struggles they face.

Tags: Disability and NDIS, Children, Hydrotherapy

10 ways home care can make your life easier Educational articles

Are everyday tasks becoming a challenge? It might be a sign that you could do with a little extra help at home.

Tags: Home Care

5 ways to get support while you wait for a Home Care Package Educational articles

Need extra help at home before your HCP comes through? You don’t qualify for government-funded options? Here are a few options to consider.

Tags: Home Care

Want to understand more about First Nations past? These books are a good start Educational articles

Books offer a window into First Nations peoples and the often-overlooked history of this land we call home

Tags: Reconciliation, Reconciliation