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Modified on: 13 Jul 2026 Ageing concerns

Home Care Packages are funded by the Australian Government to help older Australians continue living at home. This is your guide to getting the most from your Package…

Modified on: 17 Jun 2022 Ageing concerns

What is Care Management in Home Care?

Find out about Case Management, how it works and why it's a great support mechanism…

older man cooking at home with care worker

Modified on: 02 Apr 2025 Ageing concerns, Disability Support

What is Community Care?

If you're beginning the journey of accessing Community Care, find out helpful information about Home…

older lady living at home being supported by carer

Modified on: 04 May 2023 Ageing concerns

New research confirms older people need more support to stay living at home

The news that older people need more support to stay living at home is not…

senior lady out at coffee shop with carer

Modified on: 02 Apr 2025 Ageing concerns

Private Home Care – a solution to the Home Care Package queue

Private Home Care Services are a great solution while you're waiting for a Home Care…

Gloria and Debbie walking Chappy the dog as part of Whiddon's pet therapy program.

Modified on: 15 Nov 2023 Ageing concerns

Tips for living safely at home

There are some simple changes that can help older people to live safely and independently…

An elderly couple intimately holding hands.

Modified on: 03 Dec 2019 Ageing concerns

Respite Care to the Rescue

Ruth has been James' primary carer for nearly a decade and discovered respite care as…

Published on: 07 May 2018 Ageing concerns

International Nurses Day – A Nurse’s Story

An experienced nurse shares the story of a day in her career, a day that…

Published on: 30 Apr 2018 Ageing concerns

Care Call: A new service to help older people living at home

A care call service is a scheduled phone call from an aged care provider offering…

Modified on: 17 Jun 2022 Ageing concerns

Son’s heartfelt letter to aged care home staff

Read a son's heartfelt letter of thanks to the aged care home staff who cared…

Whiddon Employee and a resident having a chat

Modified on: 20 Mar 2024 Ageing concerns

Moving a loved one into an aged care home

Making the transition from living at home independently to moving into aged care can be…

A staff member taking some guests on a tour of one of Whiddon's aged care homes.

Modified on: 17 Jun 2022 Ageing concerns

Research Reveals Barriers to Accessing Aged Care Services

Consumers and families voiced that one-on-one help and advice is needed, and that they are…

Published on: 17 Oct 2017 Ageing concerns

The Benefits of Respite Care

This week is Carers Week and we're taking a look at respite care, the benefits…

Modified on: 17 Jun 2022 Ageing concerns

Tom’s Home Care Case Management Story

For Tom and Topsy, Case Management was the first step in ensuring they were supported…