From June 2020, all aged care assessment and delivery services now have access to free sign language and interpreting services to support older Australians who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing to access or engage with Australian Government funded aged care services.
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.
One of the positive outcomes from Queensland Health’s response to this challenging period has been the importance placed on caring for our mental health as well as our physical health.
Violist Nicholas Tomkin and violinist Nichola were able to perform from the courtyard and share their love of music with those listening from their balconies.