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Older friends laughing together at a community activity

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Staying social in later life: clubs, sheds and community groups

Loneliness is a health issue, not just a mood. A tour of the low-cost, welcoming groups that keep people connected as they age.

About Australia · 10 June 2026

A support worker helping an older woman at home

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How to choose a home care provider in Australia

A plain-English walkthrough of Home Care Packages, the questions worth asking every provider, and the fees to check before you sign.

About Australia · 10 June 2026

A nurse talking with an older resident in an aged care home

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Understanding aged care Star Ratings

What the government's Star Ratings for residential aged care measure, what they miss, and how to use them without leaning on them too hard.

About Australia · 10 June 2026

A support worker and a person using a wheelchair out together

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Choosing an NDIS provider: what to look for

Registered versus unregistered providers, how your plan management changes your choices, and the questions that surface a good fit.

About Australia · 10 June 2026

An older couple relaxing in their retirement village home

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Retirement village contracts explained

Deferred management fees, exit costs, and the difference between buying a home and buying a right to live in one, before you sign.

About Australia · 10 June 2026

A carer walking outdoors with an older family member

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A carer's guide to respite care

Respite is for the carer as much as the person cared for. The types available, how to access subsidised respite, and why using it early matters.