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Must Read Support at Home: Intentions undermined by complex reality, residents survey finds

“People need help now, not in 12 months.” A new survey has captured the frustrations of older Australians waiting for Support at Home services, with residents calling for a simpler system that delivers care when it is needed. Read more

How fresh meals help older Australians age at home for longer

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Fresh, chef-prepared meals help older Australians stay independent at home longer. As cooking and shopping grow harder, good nutrition preserves mobility and strength. Cirka Catering's Home Care Meals blend clinical dietary needs with comforting flavours—easing pressure on families while giving older Australians daily dignity, choice, and joy. Read More

Has hay fever season started early? And what’s the most common culprit?

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Sneezing, itchy eyes and a blocked nose? Hay fever season may have arrived early in parts of Australia. Strong vegetation growth across the eastern states could mean more pollen in the air, with grass pollen the most common culprit. Here’s what’s driving this year’s season and how to keep symptoms under control. Read More

OPAN mailing system compromised by Bitcoin scammers

By HelloCare Editorial Team

A Bitcoin scam has been sent from OPAN’s mailing system, with the fake email claiming the organisation had lost access to its bank accounts and needed cryptocurrency donations. OPAN has issued a security warning after the unauthorised message was distributed, telling recipients not to click its links or hand over personal information. Read More

Labor wants to censor social media. Aged care is a case study in why that is dangerous

By Jakob Neeland

Labor wants to censor social media and stop politicians from sharing clips of politicians and senior bureaucrats being questioned in parliament. But aged care shows exactly why that scrutiny matters. When ministers and officials deny problems or give evasive answers, short clips can expose the gap between what government says and what Australians actually experience. Read More

#WisdomWednesday

Wisdom Wednesday is about celebrating the experience and wisdom of our elders across the globe through storytelling. It's through these stories that we attempt to elevate their often unspoken worth and value of age unwittingly lost to peers and future generations. Do you have an elders story to share or are you an elder yourself that would like to be interviewed? Help us celebrate the lives of older Australians through Wisdom Wednesday, a weekly segment posted every Wednesday. Our older generation are by definition the most experienced members of our community, but as they age and transition into more passive, physically constrained roles in society, their importance often dwindles, particularly so as they enter long-term care. 

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