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The respected TV journalist cared for her beloved grandfather in his final years, whilst working full-time and raising two children. Now she has a new carer’s role and Spicer says she wishes she knew earlier about accessible support services that enable people to remain independent as they grow older. She shares her story. Read More

Retirement living provides benefits and amenities in addition to independent accommodation. This analysis provides a comparison of retirement living with commensurate general residential living. These benefits and amenities are compared on a like-for-like basis using data across Australia. The accommodation, facilities and services available in a retirement village provide amenity and quality of life. Most... Read More

Getting aged care right is difficult. It involves staff training, qualifications and ratios, the entry of for-profit providers and ensuring access in regional areas – many of the issues highlighted in this year’s two-part Four Corners special. A key challenge, from which must of the rest will flow, is increased funding. Medicare – an Australian success story – provides one model. Even the Medicare... Read More