What is it Like to Live with Hearing Loss?

Retired medical professionals and community advocates would undertake random inspections of aged care facilities under a new plan being proposed by a national advocacy group for older Australians. Greysafe, a not for profit organisation that works to prevent the abuse, neglect and exploitation of older Australians, will write to the Federal Minister for Aged Care... Read More

At various points in my life, I have known pain. Falling over as a child. Dreading the dentist’s drill. Appendicitis (youch!). Natural, unmedicated child birth (which, from those days – three of them – onwards, became the benchmark against which I’ve rated all subsequent experiences). Falling over – as one becomes increasingly more prone to... Read More

Australia’s population is ageing. With developments in hechnology, medicine and nutrition – people are living longer. And as this ageing population grows, it not only creates a greater need for more aged care services, but also a growth in employment opportunities. Due to the changes in service delivery models and individualised home care services, there... Read More