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Ageing in rural Queensland

2 November 2021

The small rural community of Bell at the foothills of the Bunya Mountains have set up a community managed home care service using self-managed home care packages and employing local people to deliver services.

Ageing in rural Queensland, Bell, Rural Queensland

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COVID-19 support line for older Australians extended

3 December 2020

The extra funding will see the line expanded to include outbound calls to carers of people living with dementia, as well as more specific community supports for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) seniors.

COVID-19

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Supporting Forgotten Australians/Care Leavers as they age

2 December 2020

Useful information about the unique needs of Forgotten Australians and Care Leavers, and how the aged care system can support them as they age.

Care Leavers, Forgotten Australians

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Social Support for Senior Australians During COVID-19

16 July 2020

The mental health and wellbeing of senior Australians is a priority during this time. There are a range of supports available if you, or one of your clients, are feeling isolated, worried or need someone to talk to.

COVID-19, Wellbeing

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Planning for Wellbeing

16 July 2020

The Older Persons Action Group has recommended delivering a mental health awareness event to increase community awareness of, and engagement in, mental health and wellbeing and promote help seeking behaviour.

Wellbeing

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CarerHelp

18 June 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we care for a person, particularly at the end of life, as well as how we support those who are grieving.

Carer

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