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Taking a break

31 January 2020

‘Respite’ simply means taking a break. It’s important that carers take time for themselves to rest and recharge while respite care services look after the person being cared for. It provides an opportunity for both people to take a break.

Respite

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Loneliness is an issue all year round

13 January 2020

At Christmas, when we are bombarded with romantic images of families and friends joyfully celebrating together, it is in fact a problem year-round.

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Regional Delivery Partners for the Carers Gateway 

28 August 2019

Ten not-for-profit organisations who will receive about $493 million over five years to establish a new network of 16 Carer Gateway service to support the important work of the nation’s unpaid carers.

Aged Care Reforms

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What is mental health?

15 March 2017

Mental health is central to your health and wellbeing, including your ability to manage daily life challenges, social interactions, and your physical health.

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Older Person’s Mental Heath

6 February 2017

Older Person’s Mental Health Services are public mental health services that are primarily provided for people aged over 65.

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Shocking rates of suicide in older Australian men

6 September 2016

ABS figures show the number of suicides for men aged 85 and over has increased 15% from 2010 to 2014, with a staggering rate of 2,864 suicides of older Australian men in 2014.

Older Men, Suicide

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