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The Morrison Government’s commitment to aged care transparency is highlighted in the first annual release of data and feedback on Consumer Experience Reports in residential aged care homes. “This is a major step forward in supporting senior Australians receiving aged care and their families and is a fundamental part of our Government’s reforms to help …
National Seniors Australia is calling on the Federal Parliament to pass legislation requiring the publication of staffing ratios in residential aged care. Media Release Chief Advocate Ian Henschke said National Seniors welcomed the recommendation from the Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport that the legislation be passed. National Seniors supported the publication of …
A new landmark report has found the majority of older Australians feel a decade younger than their current age, overwhelmingly support assisted dying legislation, and nearly half feel less valued by society than when they were younger. Media Release The State of the (Older) Nation 2018 Report, launched by the Council on the Ageing (COTA), is …
National Seniors Australia is calling on the ACT Government to boost seniors’ health care, cut the cost of specialists’ fees, and provide better housing as part of the 2019-20 budget deliberations. Media Release ACT National Seniors released its budget submission, including recommendations for better bus and transport services, additional funding of hospices, and better assistance …
With an increase of vegans in society, it seems that common phrases people have been saying for centuries may no longer be allowed… Saying things like “bring home the bacon” and “put all your eggs in one basket” are deemed offensive to vegans and vegetarians. They want them replaced with things like, “bring home the …
The Final Report of the Select Committee into Elder Abuse has been released with a number of initiatives which are designed to result in a better system to protect vulnerable older people from abuse. According to Western Australia’s Seniors and Ageing Minister Mick Murray, the WA Government has supported the findings of the report and …
Western Australia is celebrating Seniors this week with WA Seniors Week 2018. Seniors Week is designed to encourage people of all ages to celebrate the contributions of older people in the community. Some of Western Australia’s most remarkable and dedicated seniors will be honoured at the WA Seniors Awards, with the Juniper Lifetime Achievement award …
A sea of flowers lies outside Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar, on Bourke Street in Melbourne. 74-year-old café owner Sisto Malaspina was a victim of the brutal terrorist attack that has been claimed by Islamic State. As the city attempts to comprehend another attack, customers of Pellegrini’s try to cope with the loss of one of Melbourne’s …
A Gold Coast retiree has taken out the $60 million jackpot in Powerball last night as the sole winner. The man from Burleigh Heads collected the entire Division 1 prize pool, selecting all eight numbers. Wishing to remain anonymous, he stated, “I usually grab a ticket when there is a large jackpot… I have been playing …
Renowned Perth butcher and Lifeline WA ambassador Vince Garreffa, a Belmont-based diversity advocate and an Aboriginal Elder who works to improve the lives of dementia sufferers are among the finalists for the 2018 WA Seniors Awards. Mr Garreffa is nominated alongside a long-time champion of culturally and linguistically diverse communities, Nilda Eisen and Royal Australian …
