This #InternationalVolunteerDay, we're honouring our dedicated #volunteers who give of their time to transform lives. To these 1000+ individuals bringing care, compassion & comfort to our residents & clients each day, we say - THANK YOU! bit.ly/2RrWf8K #IVD2019

Nominations are now open for the LASA Excellence in Age Services Awards celebrating the passion and achievements of organisations, teams and individuals in the service of older Australians. bit.ly/2PfhwA4 #strongvoicehelpinghand

What are you really giving underneath the wrapping paper this Christmas? Bonnie Graham, your #EthicalFashion Coordinator has some suggestions for more thoughtful #consumption this Christmas. Read it now. baptistworldaid.org.au/the-conscious-…

The #Consumed campaign looks at how & what we #consume, asking questions & trying to find solutions to the problem of #consumerism in our society. This Xmas, let's be more mindful of what we buy & where we buy it from. Find out more bit.ly/34Ev5jh #faithfulconsumption

Warning - ageism is the most socially acceptable prejudice in the world and is a serious public health threat. nextavenue.org/ageism-interve…

Our Carer Support Officers can help you in your caring role. Call Carer Line on 1800 242 636 (free from a landline) to receive support and advice.

A new AHURI report charts the changes in the supply of affordable and available private rental housing for lower income households between 2011 and 2016. The research identified a shortage across Australia of affordable and available rental properties. ahuri.edu.au/research/final…

Providing quality #PalliativeCare for older persons in #AgedCare will involve a multidisciplinary health & social services team. Read more about Practice Roles in Aged Care: bit.ly/PA_PracticeRol…

Less than 40% of people with #dementia undertake #AdvanceCarePlanning internationally. This systematic review examined the perspectives of people with dementia & their carers & found the need to attend to uncertainty in decision-making bit.ly/2RZWqZA

We all #consume in multiple ways, every day. Consumed is a campaign that looks at how & what we consume. This Xmas, let your choice, be your voice bit.ly/34Ev5jh

When Joanie* & her young daughter, Mia* fled a violent relationship perpetuated by mental illness, they navigated women’s shelters while searching for a place to call home over the sweltering Sydney summer bit.ly/34qNfDP #paydaylending #fairfinance #domesticviolence

Xmas should be a time for family & celebration. But this Xmas more than 116,000 Australians won’t even have a safe, secure home to celebrate in. Send your local MP a Christmas card & let them know that ending #homelessness in your community is up to them bit.ly/2Q0dtI3

Temperature spike prompts warning for elderly thesenior.com.au/story/6553160/… via @seniornewspaper

Meet Shireen Huq, anti-violence crusader, taking action to advance women’s rights 👏👏👏 bit.ly/2Q6Wrbd Via UN Women

Being able to talk about #EndofLife is an important part of planning for care & managing changes. If you are looking for practical pointers for yourself & your carer/family, visit bit.ly/palliAGEDFCCom…

From BaptistCare, wishing you all a safe & Happy New Year.

As #coronavirus continues to make headlines around the world, we’re asking you to join us in prayer. Please ask God to grant wisdom to world leaders as they continue to deal with the impact of the Coronavirus. #COVIDー19

What is Home Care? Home care can be all about the little things that help you live independently and the big things that ensure you get the most out of life. Click the link below to learn more #homecare #healthcare #caregiver #seniorcare #seniorliving #caregivers #caregiving