Interview with the Minister of Aged Care, Hon Ken Wyatt AM, MP

A new survey has found that only one in five Australians trust the aged care system, revealing a negative community perception of the sector that needs to be addressed. The report, from insights agency Faster Horses, is titled ‘Inside Aged Care’ and surveyed over 2000 Australians. It found that although there have been improvements in the ways that aged care is perceived by the wider community, a lot more needs to be done to change negative perceptions and highlight the positive work that is being done. Read More

  The federal government has launched a campaign to get more older Australians playing ‘walking football’, a non-contact, low-impact version of the game. Walking football programs will be rolled out in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and the ACT, and pilot programs will begin in South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory and Northern NSW. There will... Read More

A Brisbane aged care worker is bringing a smile to the face of the seniors she cares for and supports – in ways beyond her job description. Francesca Ruxton had not picked up her saxophone for 25 years but resumed playing the instrument to entertain and bring joy to residents of the Carinity Brookfield Green... Read More