82-year-old man who wants to learn to swim has his wish fulfilled

As people get older, they may find themselves in situations where they are alone and socially isolated in their own homes. They may have lost their partner, their kids moved far away, or simply been abandoned over time at home. These so called “elder orphans” are in a place, through no fault of their own,... Read More

A National Plan to address elder abuse will be developed to ensure the protection of older people in our community. Attorney-General, Christian Porter, announced the National Plan today, in a speech to the Fifth National Elder Abuse Conference in Sydney. The Council of Attorneys-General, comprising the Commonwealth and all State and Territory Attorneys-General, has agreed... Read More

Australia’s oldest beauty queen, Robbie Canner has been awarded Australian beauty pageantry’s highest honour. Ms Canner, who has just returned from the Bahamas where she handed over her Ms World 2018/19 crown, was honoured with the title of “Ultimate Role Model of the Year” at the Australian Golden Sash Awards in Sydney on Saturday. The... Read More