In the quest for a healthier living environment, especially for our seniors who cherish their home’s comfort and safety, the significance of clean air cannot be overstated. Recognising this essential need, Welcare introduces its innovative desktop air purifier, designed to transform indoor spaces into havens of purity and wellness. This compact yet powerful device is…
Minister for Ageing John Ajaka today announced a new partnership with AGL Energy (AGL) that will allow New South Wales Seniors Card holders to access discounted energy plans. NSW seniors are being encouraged to take advantage of potential savings that are now available on their electricity, gas and solar bills through this new partnership. With…
A controversial model of dementia care, developed in the United Kingdom more than 20 years ago, will be piloted in three Australian aged care homes in July 2016. The three pilot homes are Barunga Village located in Port Broughton, South Australia, The Salvation Army Aged Care Plus Centres in Chapel Hill, Queensland, and Narrabundah, ACT….
Dramatic policy changes deemed by the Commonwealth Ombudsman to have been ‘poorly communicated’ have left Bupa customers with no choice but to consider their private health insurance options, the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists warned. The warning comes following the release of The Commonwealth Ombudsman’s June 2018 report into Bupa’s planned hospital policy changes, which are…
Queenslanders are being encouraged to check their eligibility to a range of concessions and rebates, including the increased $340.85 annual electricity bill rebate. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the Government had budgeted for $5.3 billion for concessions and rebates for Queenslanders, including for energy, water, seniors, transport, health, education disability, housing and training. This is equivalent…
A new study by the University of Adelaide is showing that the Government’s free public transport initiative for Seniors Card holders has been a huge success. The Government extended free travel for seniors to all times outside of the morning and afternoon peak weekday periods in December 2013. “The university’s study found on average, Seniors…
Victorian seniors are being encouraged to take advantage of potential savings now available on their electricity and gas bills through the Victorian Seniors Card Program. Minister for Ageing David Davis said this is the first time the program is offering a Seniors Card discount on retail energy plans. The initiative is part of the Seniors…
An online course that could change the financial future of Australians begins this Monday 29 February. Sunrise co-host David Koch and his finance-savvy wife, Libby will show Aussies how to secure their financial future if they spend just 15 minutes a day online for 4 weeks. Kochie’s 4 Week Money Makeover is designed to show Aussies how to…
Hobart is Australia’s oldest capital city according to data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Of the capital cities, Hobart had the oldest population, with a median age (the age at which half the population is older and half is younger) of 39.7 years at June 2016, ahead of Adelaide (38.6 years)….
As we journey through life, we collect memories that are as precious as any tangible treasure. For seniors, these memories often revolve around family, friends, and the significant moments that have defined their lives. One unique and heartwarming way to capture these memories is through “hand casting kits,” a simple yet profound way to preserve…