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Glaucoma is the “sneak thief of sight”

26 September 2017
Glaucoma is often referred to as the “sneak thief of sight”.  It results in vision loss, usually starting with the peripheral or side vision. Because changes, in most cases, occur very slowly, people are often unaware there is anything wrong with their eyes. Glaucoma cannot be self-detected.

Homelessness is on the rise

13 May 2017
Homelessness does not discriminate and can affect anyone - from young, single people to families with children, to our older population. A staggering 20,000 people in Queensland are experiencing homelessness.

2015: REFLECTIONS

3 December 2015
We continue to actively seek recognition of the positive contribution that older people make economically and socially to Queensland.  We are strong advocates for an Age-friendly Queensland promoting intergenerational interactions, to enable people to grow to their fullest capacity.