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  • Woman exercises right to end her life

    Woman exercises right to end her life

    A NEWCASTLE woman who chose to die using NSW’s voluntary assisted dying laws told family she was at peace with her decision. The woman, aged in her 80s, had terminal cancer. “They said she had six months or less to live. Her quality of life was very poor from her perception,” a family member said. Read more

  • There is no simple fix to residential aged care

    There is no simple fix to residential aged care

    Aged care staff are unhappy and many older people in residential aged care are unhappy. Certainly, the NSW Health Minister and the hospitals are unhappy because there are 600 people sitting in acute hospital beds who could be in aged care facilities. Read more

  • RESPONSE TO THE AGED CARE TASKFORCE REPORT

    RESPONSE TO THE AGED CARE TASKFORCE REPORT

    In this response, Emeritus Professor Julie Byles makes comments from the perspective of a gerontologist researching ageing and aged care use. Also commenting as the enduring guardian of two parents who have required aged care in its various forms. Read more

  • Aged Care Reforms Survey for Older People

    Aged Care Reforms Survey for Older People

    The first 2024 Aged Care Reforms Survey for Older People is now open. You can complete the survey online, over the phone by calling 1800 318 209 or request a paper copy with a reply-paid envelope from communication.agedcare@health.gov.au. Read more

  • Seniors’ Information Café set to open in March 2024

    Seniors’ Information Café set to open in March 2024

    The Hunter Ageing Alliance is thrilled to announce the opening of the Seniors’ Information Café, conveniently located at Thomas St Belmont, opposite the Coles carpark. Read more

  • Hunter Community Alliance Founding Assembly

    Hunter Community Alliance Founding Assembly

    On Wednesday evening April 10th you are invited to join 900 leaders from across the Hunter Community Alliance at the historic HCA Founding Assembly. Read more