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Has hay fever season started early? And what’s the most common culprit?

Sneezing, itchy eyes and a blocked nose? Hay fever season may have arrived early in parts of Australia. Strong vegetation growth across the eastern states could mean more pollen in the air, with grass pollen the most common culprit. Here’s what’s driving this year’s season and how to keep symptoms under control. Read More

From the Sunshine Coast pool to the Tokyo Olympics: Lilian’s story

By Michael Preston

Lilian now lives in aged care, but her extraordinary story began long before that. From training before dawn on the Sunshine Coast to earning a place on Australia’s Olympic squad for the 1964 Tokyo Games, her love of swimming has never faded. Michael Preston shares her remarkable story. Read More

Elderly woman allegedly murdered by her son exposes Tasmania’s family violence blind spot

By HelloCare Editorial Team

An 85-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her own son. But under Tasmania’s laws, it isn’t considered family violence. Here’s why. Read More

Money out the door: How a “minor” super tax tweak could push more retirees into higher aged care fees

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Super balances are hitting record highs, which sounds like good news for retirees. But there's a catch nobody's talking about: a new "loss ordering" rule could quietly erode balances by tens of thousands of dollars, right as more retirees near aged care means-test thresholds. Here's what to check with your fund. Read More

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Has hay fever season started early? And what’s the most common culprit?

From the Sunshine Coast pool to the Tokyo Olympics: Lilian’s story

Elderly woman allegedly murdered by her son exposes Tasmania’s family violence blind spot

Money out the door: How a “minor” super tax tweak could push more retirees into higher aged care fees

As David Attenborough turns 100, we explore his legacy, from science to storytelling

As David Attenborough turns 100, we explore his legacy, from science to storytelling

Reflections on vision and memory in aged care

Reflections on vision and memory in aged care

The first Anzac Day was marked by women wearing mourning black

The first Anzac Day was marked by women wearing mourning black

At nearly 100, Frank Waterton reflects on war and the meaning of ANZAC Day

At nearly 100, Frank Waterton reflects on war and the meaning of ANZAC Day

The life & times of a hippy celebrant: Aged care is about lives lived, not just care delivered

The life & times of a hippy celebrant: Aged care is about lives lived, not just care delivered

Should the childcare subsidy be paid to grandparents caring for their grandchildren?

Should the childcare subsidy be paid to grandparents caring for their grandchildren?

‘Cuddle therapy’ sounds like what we all need right now. But will it actually help?

‘Cuddle therapy’ sounds like what we all need right now. But will it actually help?

Aged care and baking: Preserving memories one recipe at a time

Aged care and baking: Preserving memories one recipe at a time

Retirement isn’t sticking: older Australians are quietly heading back to work

Retirement isn’t sticking: older Australians are quietly heading back to work

Breaking the obligation trap – adult children speak on the suffocating expectations of caring for difficult parents

Breaking the obligation trap – adult children speak on the suffocating expectations of caring for difficult parents