Aged Care
The articles and resources on this page are designed to provide helpful information, guidance and support for all caring scenarios.
The fine line: helpful or harmful care for older people
Caring for an older person calls for more than good intentions to ensure it doesn’t cross the line into elder abuse.
Vicarious trauma and working with older people
Physical or psychological distress from other people’s traumatic experiences is called ‘vicarious trauma’. For care service workers supporting older people, the risk is very real
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We have a comprehensive range of quality resources about caring for older people.
Life on the Wait List: Report
Anglicare Australia has launched a report showing that older Australians are spending months without support while they...
Disability Support and Inclusion for Older Victorians: Towards an Agenda for Action
This paper has been prepared to support the development of an Agenda for Action for older Victorians with a disability.
Support for Ageing Pet Owners
This is a useful website for older ACT pet owners who are looking for support and services for themselves and their ani...
Looking for a guest speaker for 2025?
Did you know Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) is available to present free information sessions on a variety of topi...
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