A major administrative crisis facing the Australian aged care and primary healthcare sectors has been successfully averted. Following intense advocacy and a united front from sector leaders, the Department of Health and Aged […]
A significant administrative challenge is emerging across the Australian aged care and primary healthcare sectors. The Department of Health and Aged Care is moving to reinstate stricter Medicare requirements for patient consent and
In July 1975, a small and determined group of local community members came together with a shared vision: to ensure that older people in the Ballina region could age with dignity, care and
A 43 year old Legacy, Built by Community and Sustained by Generosity Read More »
St Andrew’s Community Aged Care Ltd is a long established not for profit organisation that has been supporting older people in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. The organisation was founded
Three times a week, something truly special happens at St Andrew’s. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Honey — a gentle and much‑loved dog — arrives with her owner, Colin, to visit our residents
Honey the Volunteer Therapy Dog Brings Joy to St Andrew’s Aged Care Read More »
In aged care, conversations about innovation often focus on clinical models, workforce reform or digital systems. Yet one of the most significant barriers to health and wellbeing for older people remains strikingly simple
When Access Is the Intervention: Rethinking Transport in Aged Care Read More »
Volunteerism has always been at the heart of strong, compassionate communities. In 2026, this spirit of service takes on even greater meaning, with this year’s Volunteer Week theme — “Your Year to Volunteer”
Your Year to Volunteer: Celebrating Impact, Community and Purpose in 2026 Read More »
Fourteen years ago, my family’s world shifted forever. My brother died suddenly at the age of 42, far from home, in the country he had grown to love — Cambodia. He had spent
The Quiet Power of Legacy – Anna Coles, Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships Read More »
When choosing an aged care home, families often ask about care, safety and comfort. Increasingly, they are asking something more: “How will you help my mum or dad stay independent?” At St Andrew’s,
Last week’s National Cabinet health deal was described as a success. States secured an extra $4 billion for public hospitals under a new five-year agreement. On paper, it looks like progress. What received
The $2 Billion That Quietly Disappeared — and Why Aged Care Keeps Carrying the Load Read More »
