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

‘I found my own happiness,’ says 89-year-old whose wife died over 20 years ago and children are estranged. An 89-year-old man has embarked on an adventurous new career – that many would be too timid to try, even in their younger years. After his wife died, Wang Suzhong spent most of his time alone in... 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

Five Melbourne centenarians joined in Bolton Clarke’s first Victorian Centenarian Club celebration on 12 October, coinciding with the Victorian Seniors Festival. Channel 9 presenter Peter Hitchener was Master of Ceremonies at the high tea event at Melbourne Town Hall. Centenarian guests enjoyed entertainment including from The Sassy Sisters and shared their more than 500 years... Read More