Latest older people News

Older Tasmanians helping shape a respectful, age-friendly island
Strengthening Aged Care For Every Older Australian
Stronger together: How care workers in Georgia are organizing for their rights
OPAN WELCOMES AGED CARE ASSESSMENT REFORMS AND INDEPENDENT REVIEW
Labor review into aged care assessments means human override must be urgently reinstated: Greens
Independent Expert Review Of Aged Care Assessment Tool
Palliative care must be part of the solution to hospital bed block
Opportunities To Join Our Advisory Committee
Greens will not allow Labor to punch down on pensioners for quick cash
Mayor Brings Services Together On Homelessness
NSW steps further into aged care as report warns state not to replace Commonwealth
$10 million Burrangiri upgrade to secure respite care for older Canberrans
Discover creativity and connection at Bayside’s Seniors Festival
PEAK BODY FOR OLDER PEOPLE CAUTIOUSLY WELCOMES IMPROVED ASSESSMENT PATHWAY
National collaboration unites 26 organisations to tackle financial abuse of older Australians
WA Seniors Week 2026: Celebrating connection, wellbeing and Positive Ageing
Loneliness linked to greatest drop in quality of life among young Australians
Three in four people in households reliant on JobSeeker live in poverty
Interim Commissioner Update 9 October
Loneliness linked to greatest drop in quality of life among young Australians
2026 Seniors Week awards finalists and grant recipients announced
NSW latest early intervention to reduce stranded aged care patients
Second Older Adult Health Hub Opens For Elderly Care
Labor Must Restore Ask Izzy Funding
Health insurers urge the Government to reconsider rebate cut set to impact 1.5 million pensioners after Senate committee recommends the Bill proceed
Early intervention to reduce stranded aged care patients
Financial abuse can take more than money: Next Chapter Innovation seeks solutions and support for older people
Geelong Seniors Festival serves up connection, creativity and celebration
Pressure on aged care systems puts spotlight on transition programs for older Australians
Changing the face of ageism: “It’s a ‘you’ problem, not the older person’s problem.”
Celebrating the contribution of older Tasmanians this Seniors Month
125 Ways To Celebrate Unpaid Carers In NSW
Personal Care Now Fully Funded Under Support At Home
Grant funding available to promote age-friendly Western Australia
Good Neighbours Become Good Friends At Carinity Hilltop
Turning Disaster Risk Learning Into Preparedness Plan
Winter Strategy helps ease increased demand on hospitals
South Australians urged to get flu vaccination as cases rise
Casey celebrates connection, learning and wellbeing through 2026 Ageing Positively Festival
Sudden confusion in an older relative? Don’t assume it’s a urine infection
How do Denmark and the UK compare when it comes to alcohol and drinking habits?
Genetic analysis reveals potential benefit of aspirin for reducing dementia risk
New homes deliver housing security for seniors in Riverwood
Physical decline may emerge a decade before major cardiovascular events, study finds
Positive Ageing Festival returns with opportunities to connect, learn and celebrate
NZ ‘can Do Better’ To Support Older Workers
Devonshire Street Children’s Centre Wins Garden Award
Overprescribing can take a toll on older peoples’ health and independence – here’s what can be done