Veteran Homelessness Crisis Worsens: Urgent Action Needed
A report released by the Productivity Commission yesterday has revealed a 25% increase in persistent homelessness across Australia over the past five years, with nearly 38,000 people now without a stable home for seven months or longer. Among the homeless community, military veterans continue to be disproportionately affected. “Veterans are…
Federal government to make a name change
The Australian Government’s digital ID app, myGovID, is changing its name to myID. A digital ID is an online method of confirming your ID that does not require physical documents which is another move to digitise services affecting older Australians. The app will have a new name and look, but…
City of Sydney wants to turn Redfern car park into aged care facility
The City of Sydney is calling for expressions of interest to redevelop a Redfern council car park into a not-for profit aged care facility for at least 50 older people. Proposals are invited from registered not-for-profit residential aged care providers to design, build and operate the facility at 49 Cope Street….