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

The experience of human touch becomes no less pleasurable or therapeutic as we age, and yet often the only touch that older people receive is related to tasks around their care. But touch can be so much more. It is a way to let someone know we value them, even when they are old or... Read More

After libraries were forced to close in the fallout of coronavirus restrictions, some in Melbourne’s north-east have taken it upon themselves to continue to offer community support and resources to some of the most isolated members of their community. Read More

Mr. Teoh was happy by himself. Even though he shared a home with his son and grandchildren, he kept to himself. His bedroom suite with its adjoining bathroom had room for his rice cooker and refrigerator, his massage chair and television set – he certainly thought he needed nothing else. He especially thought he didn’t... Read More