By Elizabeth Frias Few Australians have dedicated as much of their lives to improving the wellbeing of older people as Everald Compton. Now 94, Compton still vividly recalls chairing the meeting in Brisbane on 5 July 1976 that established Later Years, the organisation that would become National Seniors Australia (NSA). It was officially launched by […]
Back pain is so common among older Australians that many simply accept it as another part of getting older. However, new research suggests it may be having a far greater impact than most people realise, affecting not only mobility but also mental health, sleep and independence. Released during National Spinal Health Month, the latest Australian […]
The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to reform and simplify the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT), following widespread concerns from older Australians, their families and independent advocates. Since its introduction, the IAT has attracted hundreds of complaints, with many arguing that it relies too heavily on a digital algorithm to […]
The Federal Government has dropped the retrospective element of proposed foreign resident capital gains tax (CGT) reforms after concerns raised by CPA Australia. The new Bill, introduced to Federal Parliament, removes a controversial proposal that would have changed the tax treatment of transactions dating back almost 20 years to 12 December 2006. Instead, the changes […]
By Elizabeth Frias As many employers struggle to fill vacancies, one group of jobseekers continues to prove its worth – older workers. A recruitment specialist in Western Sydney says applicants aged over 60 are often the most dependable candidates she places, describing them as a solution to the chronic staff shortages many businesses face. Speaking […]
Have you heard of fatty liver disease, and do you know its connection to diabetes? Many people living in Western Sydney particularly within multicultural communities — are at increased risk of both conditions. To help raise awareness, Healthy Living Toongabbie (HLT) is hosting a free community health forum on Thursday, June 18, featuring local health […]
After almost 50 years in medicine, respected Castle Hill GP Dr Robert Elliott is retiring, bringing to a close an extraordinary career dedicated to caring for generations of local families across the Hills District. Dr Elliott’s journey into medicine was anything but traditional. Leaving school at just 15 years of age, his first job was […]
The dream of having a safe and secure home is slipping further out of reach for many Australians, with new research revealing just how difficult it has become to find an affordable rental property across Sydney and the Illawarra. Anglicare Sydney’s 2026 Rental Affordability Snapshot, now in its 16th year, has delivered its bleakest results […]
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