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

When Ellen closes her door at night, she is not just preparing for sleep. She is remembering survival. Read storyteller Michael Preston’s powerful account of one woman’s lifelong battle with the memory of flame. Read More

We know that the love of a puppy can be one of the best feelings in the world, but did you also know that puppy play can have health benefits too? Team leader Kirsty Chivers of Life Care’s Norman House in South Australia noticed that residents could do with some lighthearted fun, so started bringing in her pair of french bulldogs, Barry and Zara to visit with the residents twice a week. Read More

Alfred Date, Australia’s oldest man, spent his final years knitting tiny sweaters for oil-affected penguins, keeping them warm and safe while they recovered. Read More