Fun Day at the Footy for Freedom Residents

Quality in aged care has come into question at many Australian facilities, especially in light of extensive media reports of abuse, neglect, poor quality food and poor staffing. Speaking at the Quality in Aged Care conference in Sydney was Amy Laffan from the Department of Health. Amy explained that “the most valuable experience you will... Read More

The Morrison Government is providing Australians with more choices for longer lives, with a record 13,500 new residential aged care places across Australia, worth $907 million a year, along with a $60 million capital works investment to finance construction of new and extended aged care homes. The $967 million expansion is part of our Government’s... Read More

Almost every time I visit my Nan in residential aged care, she is served a small ham and cheese sandwich on white bread for lunch. This is often her substitute option for a meal she doesn’t want to eat such as the weekly party pies and sausage rolls. Read More