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Going to the dentist should be bulk-billed through Medicare |
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By Jakob Neeland |
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Four out of ten older Australians are skipping the dentist because of the costs according to recent research. This research has renewed calls by COTA Australia for the implementation of a Seniors Dental Benefits Scheme. |
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NEWS |
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Aged care pay rise: Who misses out?
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By Matthew Xerri |
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This month, the Fair Work Commission handed Australia’s aged care workforce an historic pay rise, with some groups’ wages set to increase by more than 28%. But not everyone working in the aged care industry was counted equally. |
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HUMAN INTEREST |
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Colourful expressions at Laidley aged care community |
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By HelloCare Editorial |
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A group project at a Laidley aged care community is empowering seniors to express their artistic talents – while creating a sense of pride and achievement. |
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HEALTH & CARE |
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Can cats actually predict death? |
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By Jakob Neeland |
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Domesticated animals have long been thought to have an innate ability to sense distress in their owners, but there has been a growing list of anecdotal evidence from nursing home staff that suggests that cats may actually have an ability to detect a lot more than stress. |
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HUMAN INTEREST |
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Grandson allegedly embezzled 320K from his grandmother to fund lavish lifestyle |
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By Jakob Neeland |
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A Perth grandmother has come forward with devastating allegations, claiming she lost a staggering $320,000 in what authorities are calling a massive fraud scheme orchestrated by her own grandson |
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"We need to hear stories from older women. There's a wealth of wisdom and real resilience there, but they're silenced." - Hannah Gadsby |
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