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

New laws will compel all aged care providers to sign and conform to a single, strengthened Charter of Rights, under the Morrison Government’s latest aged care quality and safety reforms. For the first time, providers will have to provide a personally signed copy of the Charter to every one of their residents and care recipients,... Read More

Esteemed Indigenous rights activist and the first Aboriginal person to train as a nurse at South Australia’s Royal Adelaide Hospital, Doctor Lowitja O’Donoghue, has died aged 91. Read More

Living in an aged care facility offers much-needed support to many older people who require easy access to care services and regular assistance with daily living tasks. However, one of the impacts of living in an aged care facility for residents’ is the gradual or rapid decline in independence. This loss of independence can negatively impact a... Read More