Hunter Ageing Alliance

Together, we can better plan for older people and make the Hunter an age-friendly community

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  • 1 October, a Day to Celebrate Older People

    1 October is the United Nations International Day of Older Persons. It is difficult to feel celebratory as we enter the third month of lockdown against a virulent virus that threatens the health and life of all people, but especially the oldest and sickest, and most particularly those in residential care. Read more

  • Viv Allanson on latest government changes to vaccination rollout

    Coronavirus vaccinations will become mandatory for aged care workers following the emergency National Cabinet meeting last night. All of those workers are expected to have their first dose by mid-September. But what does that mean for workers and administrators at the coal face? Is it just yet another impost on the aged care sector and Read more

  • May 2021 Newsletter

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  • Dr John Ward interview with Paul Turton on ABC Drive

    Dr Ward talks to Paul Turton on ABC Drive about the newly created Hunter Ageing Alliance. The Alliance aims to shine a light on issues facing older people in our community. Hunter Ageing Alliance founders Dr John Ward, Viv Allanson, Catherine Henry and Professor Julie Byles encourage organisations and individuals to join them. Make a Read more

  • Media release: New Alliance to make the Hunter an Age Friendly Community

    A group of citizens has formed a new alliance to get all levels of government, business, NGOs and citizens to focus more on older people and work together to make the Hunter an age friendly community. Hunter Ageing Alliance spokesperson, and geriatrician, Dr John Ward, said there is not enough attention on meeting the needs Read more

  • Who is thinking about older people?

    People over 65 will soon make up a quarter of all people living in the Hunter. The number of people over 85 will double in the next 20 years. The Royal Commission on Quality and Safety in Aged Care has shown that the lives of older people with complex needs can be miserable if they Read more