How polio-affected Aussies achieved Paralympic and Olympic status
As the Paris Games take centre stage, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the stories of two Australians who survived polio and...
Health and Wellbeing
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Free public transport for carers in Victoria during National Carers Week
Why is the Victorian Government providing free public transport for carers this week? -
Today’s Ageism Awareness Day fights against age-related abuse
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Two-thirds of older Aussies are unprepared for bushfire season
Data from a recently released report highlights a concerning reality of older Australians having limited bushfire... -
At 69 years old, Mary Hanna was the oldest Olympian this year
At 69 years old, Mary Hanna was the oldest Australian Olympic athlete present at the Paris 2024 Olympics, showing older... -
Which generations will be hit hardest by arthritis?
Arthritis is not only painful, it can have an impact on your mental health and cause frustration for being unable to... -
Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care praises research funding allocations of $15.8 million dollars
The National Health and Medical Research Council Partnership Project scheme granted funding to Associate Professor... -
From dementia-friendly cinemas to podcasting: initiatives popping up over Australia
Approximately 411,000 Australians live with dementia, as per recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and... -
A 93-year-old cowboy shares wisdom and forms friendships with younger riders
Despite an 85 year age gap, friendships formed at this year’s Mount Isa Mines Rodeo -
An unknown number of Australians live with post-viral conditions
Could you be living with post-viral conditions? -
One in three older Australians are given opioid drugs — why?
National Pain Week is held annually by Chronic Pain Australia to increase Australians’ awareness of the condition -
Australian Government invests $4.8 million dollars to combat elder abuse
A recently announced national campaign could reduce the risk of older Australians experiencing abuse -
Eighty percent of older Aussies could benefit from medicinal cannabis
What is medicinal cannabis and how could it help older Australians? -
How hormones could change your oral health as you age
What are the best ways to protect your oral health as an older Australian? -
Free Fitbit for eligible older Australians
Researchers at two Australian universities are seeking eligible study participants aged 65 years and older. -
Free service for eligible older Australians with Home Care Packages
How older Australians are benefiting from this service while using their Home Care Packages funds -
Thousands of doctors arriving in Australia could improve healthcare access for rural older Aussies
How rural healthcare could improve for older Aussies with more healthcare professionals arriving in Australia -
Is it normal to lose teeth as you age?
How many teeth should you have at your age and are dentures considered a normal part of ageing? -
Up to 94 percent of older Australians aren’t meeting these health recommendations — are you?
Fueling your body with healthy foods as you age could help reduce your risk of bowel cancer
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