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Young carers step up as ageing population leads to disability spike
Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley
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The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock
New Aged Care Act delayed: What it means for you
Older people will be at the centre of new legislation, but the jury is out about how long it's taking to roll out.
Anthony Caggiano
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The new Aged Care Act brings more protection for end customers and puts more pressure on service providers to deliver good service and use customer money wisely. ACM file picture/Phillip Biggs
Tax breaks, better respite: Unpaid carer burdens laid bare in parliament
Law can be changed to make this thankless job easier. Here's how.
Anthony Caggiano
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Tax breaks and better access to respite are among the recommendations suggested in Parliament to make unpaid carers' lives easier. Pictured are unpaid carer Heather Beattie-Davey with Helen Davey. ACM file picture
Burned-out, exhausted, isolated: The life of an unpaid caregiver
Report says unpaid carers provide care at an unsustainable level.
Eileen Wood
Unpaid caregiving can be demanding leading to burnout. ACM file picture
Think tank wants all aged care workers to have minimum qualifications
Find out how standards could recognise skills and improve screening processes.
Eileen Wood
Minimum qualification for care workers would increase safety for elderly Austtralians says report. ACM file picture
Carers Australia: They have your back
Carers give better care when they're looked after, too.
Staff Reporter
There is always plenty of support for carers. Picture Shutterstock
Time to Kew a little summer rest
Short term stays at Kew Gardens Aged Care offer carers a chance to recharge while their loved ones get the care they need.
A sense of connectivity is at the heart of everything at Kew Gardens, which offers so much for people in respite care. Picture supplied
Not all retirement villages are equal when it comes to finance.
Eileen Wood
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Explore luxury display homes open in Sunshine Coast's hinterland
SPONSORED | Discover the retreat-like feeling of life at GemLife Palmwoods.
GemLife Palmwoods' sales coordinator, Karen Taylor, is enthusiastic about the retreat-like feeling of the lifestyle resort's properties.
Opinion
Moving to a retirement village? Consider your payment options
Deciding when to pay can make a big difference.
Rachel Lane
There are multiple payment options available for retirement villages. Picture Shutterstock
WIN a copy of Maggie Beer's latest cook book, Maggie's Recipes for Life.
Eileen Wood
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European coffee experience right here in Australia
After four decades, this coffee shop still serves a good cup.
Hamish Geale
Jason Bardenhagen, of Croplines Coffee. Picture by Paul Scambler
Discover nostalgia and delight at Lennons Restaurant & Bar
SPONSORED | Share an experience at this modern homage to a legendary hotel.
Enjoy an exquisite dining experience at Lennons Restaurant & Bar at Hyatt Regency Brisbane. Picture supplied
Meet the retired miner who's been collecting wine for 63 years
'I know I won't drink them all but I still love getting a good bottle in there.'
Rick Allen
Roger Lundy, 80, has been collecting wine for 63 years. He once had more than 2000 bottles in his cellar, but now has about 1000 bottles of wine. Picture by Simone De Peak

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