The Advocate Jan-Feb 2025 Edition
This week we undertook our annual mailout to all Queensland MPs to provide information about how ADA Australia services can help their local constituents. This is something we have done most years during the past decade I have been CEO here, however, this year I noticed that the answer to the question ‘what do you […]
The Advocate Nov-Dec 2024 Edition
We end 2024 with what we hope will be a new beginning for aged care as the new Aged Care Act has become a reality – passing through Parliament on 25 November and to start from 1 July 2025. Older peoples’ rights are now enshrined in aged care legislation through a Statement of Rights, which […]
The First Steps To Accessing Aged Care Services
As our loved ones age, it’s normal that they may require extra care. It’s also completely normal to find navigating the aged care system daunting or overwhelming; it’s a complex system. When it comes to accessing aged care, there are a few options that may be suitable, such as receiving help at home, short-term care, […]
The Impact of the New Aged Care Act
The new Aged Care Act will take effect July 1st, 2025, bringing significant changes for everyone who accesses or delivers aged care services. The new rights-based Act is set to put older people and their needs at the centre of aged care rather than being structured around funding providers. The new Act aims to improve […]
Disability Action Week 2024
Disability Action Week – 24 Nov to 1 Dec 2024 This year’s Disability Action Week focus is Accessible Communication. At ADA Australia, we are having conversations about accessible communication and how it connects, includes and empowers all Queenslanders. As well as working to make small, easy changes that can make a difference for people with […]
The Advocate Sep-Oct 2024 Edition
It’s Seniors Month but will older people finally have their day? October is a dedicated month to celebrating seniors in Queensland. It begins with the International Day of the Older Person on the 1st and culminates in Grandparents Day on the 27th. This year there is kismet with the theme for the International Day of Older […]
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Queensland Seniors Month 2024
October is Queensland Seniors Month! Find events happening online and near you and join the celebration: https://qldseniorsmonth.org.au/events/ Tuesday, 1st October: Library Linking Seniors Locally – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linking-seniors-locally-tickets-989751171397Tuesday 1st October: Sunshine Coast Seniors Festival – https://iagewell.com.au/iagewell-lifestyle-expo/exhibitor-information/Thursday 3rd October: Seniors Wellbeing Day at Redcliffe Library – https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries/Events/Seniors-Month-2024/celebrate-seniors-wellbeing-day-REDThursday 3rd October: Bonner Seniors Expo – https://rossvasta.com.au/bonner-seniors-expo-2024/• Fri 4-Oct: Redcliffe Library Info […]
NAIDOC Week 2024
Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud7 – 14 Julyhttps://www.naidoc.org.au/
The Advocate May-Jun 2024 Edition
Aged care reform is a long road, but time is of the essenceWe are three years on from the Aged Care Royal Commission, and I am concerned that for older people it is starting to feel like Groundhog Day. While the government and sector have introduced a number of welcome reforms to improve care, including […]
