Eight ways you can check in with an isolated older person
Australian men aged over 85 have the highest suicide rate in Australia. We often talk about suicide rates in younger people, but with tragic numbers…
Australian men aged over 85 have the highest suicide rate in Australia. We often talk about suicide rates in younger people, but with tragic numbers…
In response to the pandemic and the visiting restrictions in place at all IRT Aged Care Centres, Age Matters Volunteer Unit has stepped up to…
I often get told that I have a cool job title.“Head of Social Impact at Age Matters, that sounds impressive. I want that job.”“How good…
‘My friends tell me jokingly there is a two letter word I don’t use enough’ says Jenny. As an active volunteer at IRT Kangara Waters, Jenny…
A University of Wollongong Public Health Student has been shadowing our Service Linkage Coordinator as part of a placement for hands-on experience. Sophie is investigating…
By any account, 2015 was an eventful year. Rosie Batty was named Australian of the year, Australia changed prime minister (again), the world suffered a…
If you struggled to get out of your warm bed this morning, spare a thought for the 116,000 Australians who didn’t have a bed to…
Robert* was living in a boarding house where his only private space was an unlockable bedroom. Robert was a victim of domestic violence by a…
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