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Aged Care
The articles and resources on this page are designed to provide helpful information, guidance and support for all caring scenarios.
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Carer stress and abuse
Looking after an older person can have practical and emotional challenges. If you’re experiencing stress and overwhelmed – or even abuse – as an informal carer, help is available.
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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.
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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
Catch up on the latest news
Discover the latest articles and news reports relating to caring for older people.
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Find a resource
We have a comprehensive range of quality resources about caring for older people.
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The National Carer Strategy 2024-2034
The National Carer Strategy provides a national framework to support Australia’s Carers.
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Celebrating You: Transforming aged care narratives through storytelling
These videos spotlight the vibrant stories of aged care residents, families, and staff, aiming to reshape perceptions o...
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New Aged Care Act: Stakeholder communications toolkit
This toolkit provides information to help you communicate with your audiences about the Aged Care Bill 2024 and the com...
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Single Assessment Fact sheet for older people
This fact sheet explains how we are reforming aged care assessments to make it easier for you to enter aged care and ac...
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