Australian Dental Association aims to make seniors’ oral health an election issue.
Millions of Australians are waiting to see if the government, opposition and elected parliamentarians have been listening to their constituents by adopting a scheme to address the appalling state of seniors’ oral health. The facts as outlined by the Australian Dental Association (ADA): on average, older Australians over 65 are…
Starlight’s sick kids get to participate in ‘Back to School’ thanks to sponsors.
As we watch our grandkids, friends’ children, and our own young ones head into or back into the new school year, the back-to-school excitement others may experience at this time of year can be foreign to them. New school lunchboxes, shoes, and backpacks take a back seat to daily check-ups…
Witness to War Hotline: Marks One Year of Supporting Australians Impacted by Conflict.
With the holidays upon us, it’s a difficult time for many across our community. It’s not all Christmas Prawns and bubbles to share with friends, chosen family, and loved ones. This time of year can be isolating and difficult for many. One New South Wales-based service that supports all Australians…
Legal Aid in NSW launches FREE diary for seniors.
Seniors in New South Wales looking for tips on planning for retirement, managing cost of living pressures, making a will or avoiding scams can learn all that and more from Legal Aid NSW’s free 2025 Legal Topics for Seniors diary. The diary includes essential information on navigating challenging legal situations…
Watch: Wesley Mission takes over Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall
Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall on 6 November, where Making Waves, a live painting event by Wesley Mission Queensland Arts, transformed the mall into a hub of community creativity and mental health support. With one in five Australians experiencing a mental health disorder in their lifetime, this paints the picture for…
Heatwave coming, says BOM
Severe and extreme heatwaves have claimed more lives than any other natural hazard in Australia. Not only older people and the very young are at risk—extreme heatwaves can affect anyone’s health. Over the next few days, severe heatwave conditions will continue across parts of Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland…