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In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has exposed issues and inequities across society. How we plan for ageing populations and older people is one critical issue that has been neglected for decades. Fresher-faced youth and families have become the demographic focus of increasingly short-term electoral cycles, reinforcing a deep-seated prejudice against ageing and older people. Read More

Washing your hands might be something you do every day without giving it much thought. But in the age of coronavirus, hand washing has taken on a new significance. Proper hand washing has been identified as one of the best ways to avoid getting coronavirus and one of the most effective measures to prevent its... Read More

Elder abuse is a critical issue in aged care homes, with thousands of cases reported to the Health Department every year. More recently there have been a number cases reported in the media of elder abuse from aged care staff, as well as other residents. In 2016-2017, there were 2853 reports of “reportable assaults’’ and... Read More