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Palliative

Palliative care vs end of life care: what’s the difference?

What is palliative care? People think palliative care is the end of someone’s life, but there’s ...

Residential Aged Care

Choosing an Aged Care Centre: What to consider

Moving from your home into a residential aged care centre can be a rewarding experience for you or y ...

Respite & Carer Support

How to take care of ageing parents

As our parents get older, even if they are completely independent, it’s possible they will need he ...

Retirement Living

Your guide to moving into a retirement village

When the decision to move into a retirement village has been made, the thought of packing up your ol ...

Retirement Living

Introduction to retirement villages

A retirement village is the perfect way to downsize your home and upsize your life. ...

Residential Aged Care

Creating an aged care resume with no experience

In this guide we will explain what an aged care resumé is, share tips on how to write a strong one ...

The Good Life magazine​

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Residential Aged Care

Creating an aged care resume with no experience

In this guide we will explain what an aged care resumé is, share tips on how to write a strong one ...

Residential Aged Care

What is aged care and 5 signs you should you consider it

This guide breaks down some of the key aged care services offered and looks at some of the signs tha ...

Healthy Living

The benefits of living in a retirement village

Read about the benefits of retirement village life, including the lifestyle, community and health be ...

Residential Aged Care

How to prepare for an aged care interview (plus common questions and answers)

Succeeding at job interviews is a skill. Read tips on how to prepare for an aged care interview, plu ...

Healthy Living

Caring for your alstroemerias (princess lillies)

The alstroemerias, commonly known as Peruvian lily, princess lily or lily of the Inca, are popular a ...

Wellbeing

10 benefits of exercise for mental health

We all know that exercise is important for our physical wellbeing, but have you considered the benef ...

Home Care

Signs it’s time to apply for (or upgrade) your home care package

In this article we explore the signs which might indicate it's time to apply for or upgrade home car ...

Dementia

What is vascular dementia?

In this article we look at vascular dementia, its symptoms and treatment options available. ...

Healthy Living

Summer safety: Tips for seniors

We can’t control the weather but we can take practical steps to staying cool, safe and hydrated du ...

Healthy Living

6 Fun Things to Do in Retirement

Whether you’re about to retire, have just retired, or it’s been a few years since you did, it ca ...

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Services & Support

Services & Support

At IRT, we're here to help guide you no matter your journey. Find handy tips and information to help ...

Mind, Body & Wellbeing

Mind, Body & Wellbeing

Understand what makes for optimum physical and mental health and the simple steps you can take to li ...

Health

Health

Learn about some of the common health concerns affecting older Australians and discover insights tha ...

Our Community

Our Community

Get to know our neighbourhood, from resident stories and industry updates to volunteering and commun ...

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