Talking about Family History at Port Macquarie Library
Port Macquarie library hosts an informal coffee and chat session where you can pop in and discuss your research queries and successes with like-minded people. Â
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Join the conversation on the first Wednesday of the month (except for January) from 10am to 12pm. Â
Find out more on the Port Macquarie Library website.
My Aged Care Bill Passes Parliament.
On 25th November 2024 the Australian Parliament passed the Aged Care Bill, which means the new Aged Care Act can start from 1st July 2025.
This historic passing of the Bill paves the way for client-centred approach to care. The Department is currently drafting the rules after consultation with consumers and their carers. Â
To read about the Bill read the Plain Language Fact Sheet on the Department's website. This fact sheet gives a summary of each chapter of the Bill.
Department of Health and Aged Care Updates.
Keep up to date with the Department updates.
Cost of Living Hub
The Cost of Living Hub is here to help you make the most of your money with tips and tools and easy ways to stretch your budget. Find NSW Government rebates and vouchers to claim the savings you are entitled to.
Start finding the savings relevant to you at the Cost of Living hub.
Fly2Health
At Fly2Health, a team of experienced and passionate healthcare experts is ready to help those Australians that need it the most. The team is making healthcare accessible in rural and remote communities. Â
Fortnightly clinics are available throughout New South Wales including Taree and Armidale, with new clinics opening in early 2025. Â
The Fly2Health team can service any location if there is enough demand for allied health services.
To get in touch with the team, register interest, or to find out more, check out the website Fly2 Health | Healthcare in rural and remote Australia.
Aged Care Trauma Resources
Phoenix Australia brings you a plethora of resources on trauma for older people. Many older people have experienced trauma whether it be in the past or recently. Managing that trauma can be more difficult when there are the additional experiences of loss, grief and dementia.   Â
To access resources for your workplace or to help support a loved one you can find the resources on the Phoenix website..
Healthy Living Program
Healthy Ageing online learning provides information about healthy eating, getting active and falls prevention, all at your own pace, from the comfort of your own home, for free. Â
In the online space you can access online learning modules with quizzes, exercise programs designed for beginners, with videos so you can follow along at home, and factsheets with helpful tips and information.
Find more information on the Mid North Coast Local Health District website.
Consumer Voice Film Series
The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing has developed a video series to encourage older people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to ask for what they need from Aged Care Services.
The video has been translated into over 40 languages including, Gujarati, Khmer, Burmese and Bengali.
Find the films on the Consumer Voice Films webpage, to assist with your Aged Care journey.
National Dementia Action Plan 2024-2034
The National Dementia Action Plan has been unveiled. The roadmap looks at creating a more dementia-inclusive Australia.
There are 8 high level actions that aim to increase dementia awareness, reduce the population's risk of dementia, and improve service coordination for those affected.  Â
The initiative also aligns with the World Health Organisation's Global Action Plan on Dementia, demonstrating Australia’s commitment to global dementia care standards.
You can read about the future of dementia care in the National Dementia Action Plan.
