On 16th September, 2026, the Parliamentary Friends of Dementia, Dementia Australia and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners convened at Parliament House during Dementia Action Week. They explored the vital role of GPs in brain health, timely diagnosis of
ABC Four Corners did a special on the Support at Home program on Monday 16 August, 2026 In this special, Anne Connolly investigates the government’s new “once-in-a-generation” aged care reforms – finding families waiting in limbo and a secretive algorithm
The Support at Home Senate Inquiry was a recommendation of last year’s Aged Care Service Delivery Senate Inquiry. Greens Senator Penny Allman-Payne chairs the Inquiry and is tasked with looking into how well older Australians can access home care. Recipients
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx78t5vv58Q The topic at our last forum in June was ‘Navigating the Aged Care System’. We started with an overview presentation on the aged care system, then COTA presented on the Support at Home program. We finished with a panel
The topic at our last forum in March, was ‘Staying in the Drivers Seat’. Driving represents independence, connection, and freedom. As we age, staying safely behind the wheel can require new awareness, planning, and tools – but it doesn’t mean
Cheryl has been instrumental in driving volunteer engagement and championing the important work that volunteers perform on the Sunshine Coast. Cheryl is the current chair/president of Healthy Ageing Partnerships, which aims to empower older Australians to make informed decisions about
Join holistic low-cost health and wellbeing community activities. Healthy Sunshine Coast is Sunshine Coast Council’s flagship community health and wellbeing program. It is a holistic, low-cost program suitable for all ages and abilities. The program aims to help you move
Explore upcoming changes to the Aged Care Act Hosted by Healthy Ageing Partnerships and Country to Coast QLD, generously supported by the Maroochydore RSL, this free community event will explore the upcoming changes to the Aged Care Act and Quality
The Superannuation (Objective) Bill 2023 that passed Federal Parliament late-November 2024 defines the objective of superannuation as, ‘to preserve savings to deliver income for a dignified retirement, alongside government support, in an equitable and sustainable way’. Other objectives include: require
HAP invites and encourages organisations and individuals to join as stakeholders to inform and empower the older community. As a Sponsor, organisations and businesses have the opportunity to increase their visibility among a highly engaged audience, particularly in sectors related
At the Annual General Meeting of Healthy Ageing Partnerships members a new Board were appointed. The following members were elected to the 2004/05 Board: President – Cheryl HarrisTreasurer – Dan ThomassonSecretary – Colin MaddocksHelen Szabo – Committee MemberMark Forbes –
The EveryAGE Counts team invites everyone to address ageism within and through your organisation as a member of the EveryAGE Counts coalition. You can read about the benefits – and obligations – of becoming an organisational member of EveryAGE Counts
