Recent News

Karen

– Mawson Lakes, SA

Not only as a Nurse working in aged care do I worry, but as one who wants to be cared for well in the future. We are an ageing populaton and it’s just going to get worse. “Please, my friends, family & I need more good people working in aged care”. Lets make that possible.… Read more

Gwyneth

– Mount Helena, WA

I belong to a local community group which, like so many organisations, seems to have very few members under fifty.

Most of us have come up against the almost insurmountable problem of finding care for relatives or spouses, particularly when they have reached a stage in life when high care is needed.… Read more

Natalie

– West Hobart, TAS

My mum, Camille, was diagnosed with early-onset dementia at the age of 60.  When my father passed away suddenly in January 2010 life was turned upside down.  Although we knew she was slowly losing mental & physical capabilities the reality of it all hit when she come to live with my husband & I & our then 6yr old son. … Read more

Colin

– Noble Park, VIC

1/  I believe that people who work after the retirement age should be able to earn more without affecting the pension.

2/ Non aged pensioners should be encouraged to live in Retirement Villages, which would benefit the younger person and the retiree by having a more communal setting.… Read more

Claudia

– Bellbowrie, QLD

Hello, I work since 20 years in different areas of aged care and love what I am doing very much. BUT… every time I believe it can’t get worse it still does. I work in a very good nursing home as the activity officer and I am torn between my love for the residents and the not manageble workload.… Read more

Sue

– Beldon, WA

My mother had dementia and had to be hospitalised a number of times for another condition. Each time this happened my sister and myself had to go to the hospital as the nursing staff were not trained to deal with people with dementia and this was a terrifying experience for our mother who did not understand what was going on.… Read more

John

– Riverton, WA

There is no doubt the Government needs to be accountable and responsible for continuing aged care reform along the lines set out prior to the budget. Above all the government has to commit to the funding it has outlined (and more in subsequent years) as well as implement well thought out policies if aged care is to continue to improve and older Australians don’t have to live in fear about coping as they get older.… Read more

Rita

– Coburg, VIC

My husband was in a high level nursing home for approximately three and a half years. Although it was reported to be one of the better ones, I and other frequent visitors, were aware that despite the caring staff’s best intentions, (Nursing staff and Personal Care), there were too few of them to provide quality care and even at times, basic care.… Read more

Jan

– Mt.Sheridan, QLD

OMG having just read the stories posted, it is a sad state of affairs in the aged care sector. Having worked in the industry myself for 35yrs it has only declined in that time. We need forward thinking managers who have had the training and have gained the knowledge to pass on to the staff in there employ ,and keep up skilling staff.… Read more

Flora

– Earlville, QLD

I have read everyone’s stories with interest and am thoroughly shaken by the issues of what I consider the neglect and apathy of our society. Surely aged people should have some assurance of a better life in their ‘golden years’.

Maybe it is time for a campaign along the lines of Getup! to address the range of issues which people are bringing up.… Read more