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Older Australians are being forced to choose between heating and eating as systemic elder abuse disguised as "reform" strips away precious aged care packages. This segment exposed how a transition to renewable energy and bureaucratic red tape are combined to "bludgeon" our most vulnerable citizens out of the dignity they earned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From surfing the waves to paddling along the powerful Fitzroy River, people in Queensland, Australia are discovering creative ways to keep active as they grow older. While physical activity is key to maintaining good health, experts highlight that the social connections formed by exercising with friends are equally vital for overall well-being. Every week, the “Gold Coast Granny Grommets” meet to surf waves and age gracefully. “We've got a group of about five of us that come every week without fail and get in the cold water regardless of the temperature,” says surfer Caroline Holliday. Surfing in their sixties, they understand the benefit of being active. “I think you have to make it a priority every day. So, for me, I train every day in some way or other, and this is just a really good, fun way of doing it,” explains surfer Lesley Vick. “Having that connection is very, very important. It probably outweighs the physical, though that's really important too,” says Holliday. Beyond the clear physical advantages, researchers suggest that working out in a group can play a crucial role in encouraging older adults to maintain long-term activity and can also help prevent feelings of loneliness. “The social support and being with others increases our mood and our mental health as well. So, it ticks two boxes if you can get out, get active and get active with others,” says Dr. Stephanie Alley of Central Queensland University. These friends from Rockhampton have taken up rowing to stay fit in their sixties. “It's very hard to injure yourself, and as you get older, that's really important,” says rower Stuart Kininmonth. But for the Fitzroy Fossils, it's not just about staying physically fit. “The beauty of rowing in a boat, it's a team sport, so you get the opportunity to be with people, you're doing something that's a collective endeavor,” concludes rower Simon Irwin. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

The Federal Government will release more than 20,000 aged care packages following an agreement between Labor and the Coalition. Here's how the deal came together.

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This week was an exciting one in Canberra, especially if you’re the kind of person who digs the philosophy of tax and transfer. We are talking, of course, about the economic roundtable, hosted by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Meanwhile Health Minister Mark Butler began the necessary but painful process of reining in the enormous growth of the NDIS. Chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal, and senior economics correspondent Shane Wright join Jacqueline Maley to discuss. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week was an exciting one in Canberra, especially if you’re the kind of person who digs the philosophy of tax and transfer. We are talking, of course, about the economic roundtable, hosted by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Meanwhile Health Minister Mark Butler began the necessary but painful process of reining in the enormous growth of the NDIS. Chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal, and senior economics correspondent Shane Wright join Jacqueline Maley to discuss. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of the Friends with Money podcast, we explore the housing crisis in Australia and how renting out spare bedrooms could help provide more affordable housing. Money's Ryan Johnson joins host Managing editor, Vanessa Walker, to discuss the housing shortfall in Australia. They talk about the factors contributing to the crisis, including lagging construction and policies that favour investors over first-time buyers. Ryan explains how the 13 million unused spare bedrooms across Australia are an untapped resource that could help ease supply constraints. We learn who owns these spare rooms, the barriers keeping them from renting them out, and how policies could incentivise making better use of this latent housing supply. Key Takeaways: 2:30 - There is a 250,000 home shortfall between housing needed and current supply. Construction isn't keeping pace with demand. 5:15 - Older Australians own most of the 13 million unused spare bedrooms, often in large, empty nest homes. 8:00 - Emotional barriers like safety concerns and desire for privacy have kept seniors from renting out rooms. 10:30 - Clarification on how capital gains tax applies when renting out part of a home. 13:00 - How rental income affects pensions - calls for policy tweaks to incentivise room rentals. 15:30 - Bank now counts rental income toward mortgage eligibility. To learn more about Australia's housing crisis and the spare bedroom solution, be sure to listen to this insightful episode! #friendswithmoney #vanessawalker #ryanjohnson #housingcrisis #sparebedroom Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au Get stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk with Paul O'Riordan the Principal at ORiordan Real Estate in the Blue Mountains about older Australians being forgotten. With an ageing population and oversized homes that no longer suit their needs, why isn't downsizing a bigger part of the housing solution? Listen here: https://apple.co/3wub8Le ► Subscribe here to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/user-xyelbri7gupo ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealestatepodcast/?hl=en  ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070592715418 ► Email:  myrealestatepodcast@gmail.com    The latest real estate news, trends and predictions for Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. We include home buying tips, commercial real estate, property market analysis and real estate investment strategies. Including real estate trends, finance and real estate agents and brokers. Plus real estate law and regulations, and real estate development insights. And real estate investing for first home buyers, real estate market reports and real estate negotiation skills. We include Hobart, Darwin, Hervey Bay, the Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Central Coast, Wollongong, Geelong, Townsville, Cairns, Ballarat, Bendigo, Launceston, Mackay, Rockhampton, Coffs Harbour.   We cover topics like first-time investor tips, property investment leverage, property management benefits, maximizing rental yields, building a property portfolio, real estate investment strategies, investor advice, property management services, capital growth, and real estate finance. Get insights on informed investment decisions, property asset protection, and strategic real estate growth.   #PropertyInvestment #RealEstateInvesting #FirstTimeInvestor #PropertyManagement #RentalYields #CapitalGrowth #RealEstateFinance #InvestorAdvice #PropertyPortfolio #RealEstateStrategies #InvestmentTips #AssetProtection"   #sydneyproperty #Melbourneproperty #brisbaneproperty #perthproperty  #adelaideproperty #canberraproperty #goldcoastproperty #hobartproperty    #RealEstate #HousingCrisis #Australia #OffGridLiving #SustainableHomes #SydneyArchitecture #EcoHome #GreenDesign #UrbanSustainability #bluemountains     

Crossfit is a growing international sport, a high-intensity program designed for a wide range of fitness levels. And one entrepreneur has made it her business to get people of all abilities moving - as Small Business Secrets explains:

Crossfit is a growing international sport, a high-intensity program designed for a wide range of fitness levels. And one entrepreneur has made it her business to get people of all abilities moving. - Crossfit යනු වර්ධනය වන ජාත්‍යන්තර ක්‍රීඩාවක් බවට පත් වෙමින් තිබේ. මෙය පුළුල් පරාසයක යෝග්‍යතා මට්ටම් සඳහා නිර්මාණය කර ඇති ඉහළ තීව්‍රතා වැඩසටහනක් වේ. මේ පිළිබඳව වැඩිදුර තොරතුරු දැන ගන්න සවන් දෙන්න SBS සිංහල ගුවන් විදුලියේ දවසේ කාලීන තොරතුරු විග්‍රහයට.

Government statistics show that Australia's population is ageing—on average men living to 81 and women outlasting them to 85. Tune in to know how former Olympic gymnast Trudy Kristensen is introducing a new high-intensity program designed with a wide range of fitness levels in regional New South Wales to help elderly people achieve their fitness goals.

What baffles you about going online? Nightlife delves into digital literacy for older Australians.

Headlines: What's going on Syria right now, Trump threatens 100% tariffs on China and Russia, house prices in Sydney and Melbourne tumble and a Melbourne woman has had a deadly tiger snake slither up her leg while driving. Deep dive: Young Australians pay more tax than older Australians on the same income. On this episode of The Briefing, we explain how the tax burden came to fall so heavily on younger people and why, for the first time, we might be in a position to do something about it. Bension Siebert speaks to Independent Wentworth MP Allegra Spender who has spent more than a year creating a green paper, working with experts, business groups, academics, and trade unions to explain the problem and what we could do to solve it. Follow The Briefing:TikTok: @listnrnewsroomInstagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroomFacebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with AMP Retirement Director Ben Hillier about what older Australians can do to make themselves feel more comfortable with the financial uncertainties associated with retirement. Plus the day on the sharemarket with Luke McMillan from Ophir Asset Management.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with AMP Retirement Director Ben Hillier about what older Australians can do to make themselves feel more comfortable with the financial uncertainties associated with retirement. Plus the day on the sharemarket with Luke McMillan from Ophir Asset Management.

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Tens of thousands of older Australians are waiting up to fifteen months to receive home care support.

How would you rate your online skills? The world has changed since the digital revolution in the mid 1990s, it can at times be overwhelming. 

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Independent Ageism Consultant Dr Marlene Krasovitsky joined 6PR Afternoons to talk about the topic of "ageism." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research has found consuming more nuts, fruit and legumes and fewer sugary drinks may help people aged over 60 feel less anxious and stressed. The study led by the University of the Sunshine Coast suggests a Mediterranean-style diet is also associated with fewer symptoms of depression. - Riċerka ġdida turi li aktar ikel ta' frott, ħaxix tal-ikel, lewż u anqas xarbiet biz-zokkor jistgħu jgħinu lil dawk anzjani fit-tnaqqis tal-ansjetà u stress. L-istudju li tmexxa mill-Università tas-Sunshine Coast juri li dieta Mediterranja hija marbuta ma' anqas sintomi ta' dipressjoni.

New research suggests a Mediterranean-style diet could reduce anxiety and stress in individuals over 60. The study, led by the University of the Sunshine Coast, suggests a Mediterranean style diet is associated with fewer symptoms of depression. Additionally, experts highlight similarities between Mediterranean and Indian food cultures and their potential mental health benefits.

Advocates say older Australians with a disability are being left in situations where they are housebound, struggling financially, or forced into residential care. The eligibility rules for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), exclude those diagnosed with a disability after the age of 65. That has left them reliant on the Home Care Package, which advocates say – in its current form – does not adequately cover disability support needs.

New research has found consuming more nuts, fruit and legumes and fewer sugary drinks may help people aged over 60 feel less anxious and stressed. The study, led by the University of the Sunshine Coast, suggests a Mediterranean style diet is also associated with fewer symptoms of depression.

In this week's episode, Geoff chats with Rachael Cook – Winner of the 2023 Queensland Community Achievement Awards - Awards Australia Charitable Foundation Mental Health and Wellbeing Award. Inclusee is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to alleviating isolation and loneliness among older Australians by fostering meaningful connections and empowering them to engage with a virtual community centre. Through its Digital Programs and Virtual Community, trained volunteers provide companionship, support, and learning experiences that promote social engagement and personal growth for participants. Inclusee believes that everyone should be able to build lasting connections and enjoy a rich social life, regardless of their location or circumstances. The dynamic virtual community of Inclusee serves as a lifeline, significantly reducing social isolation and positively impacting the physical and mental health of older Australians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent survey has been conducted on Shingles, a viral infection that causes painful sores. It has been shown in this survey that there is very little awareness of the condition of shingles infection among older Australians. To know more information about this, listen to today's explainer on SBS Sinhala. - වේදනාකාරී කුෂ්ට ඇතිකරන වෛරස් ආසාදනයක් වන Shingles ගැන නවතම සමීක්ෂණයක් පවත්වා තිබෙනවා. වැඩහිටි ඕස්ට්‍රේලියානුවන් අතර shingles ආසාධන තත්වය ගැන පවතින අවබෝදය ඉතා අඩු බව මෙම සමීක්ෂණයේ දී පෙන්වා දී තිබෙනවා. මේ සම්බන්ද වැඩිදුර තොරතුරු දැනගන්න සවන්දෙන්න අද කාලීන තොරතුරු විග්‍රහයට.

The group "Ending Loneliness Together" released a survey to understand the experiences and loneliness of Australians aged 18 - 92. - Naglabas ng survey ang grupong Ending Loneliness Together na layong maintindihan ang pinagdaanan ng mga Australyanong edad 18 - 92.

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An "overwhelming" number of elderly Australians say they want to stay in their home for longer, rather than head to an aged care facility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young Australians commonly blame their elders for climate change, but it's claimed those who grew up in the 60s and 70s actually had a better relationship with the environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retirees are being encouraged to take up fruit picking work to fill job vacancies.

Louise Forster is CEO of Advocare, a group that empowers older people, and said not only were they degrading, they were also wrong in many cases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost 100 Australian aged care residents are dying every week in the winter wave of Covid, as public health measures remain limited around the country. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of carers are leaving the underpaid and overstretched aged care workforce. Reporter Christopher Knaus explains to Jane Lee why aged care homes are still struggling in the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Join podcast host Gretchen Miller and Professor Cathie Sherrington, Chief Investigator of the Centre of Research Excellence in the Prevention of Fall-related Injuries, as they discuss the rise in fall-related injuries, the various risk factors involved, and what can be done to improve those figures. Is it about physical activity, strength or balance exercises, or are there other strategies that can have a beneficial impact? Cathie also leads the Physical Activity Aging and Disability Research stream within the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health at the School of Public Health, University of Sydney. The CRE in the Prevention of Fall-related Injuries is a member of the Collaboration for Enhanced Research Impact (CERI).

Listen to SBS Sinhala feature on the latest updates of elder abuse reports in Australia including the  help is at hand especially for migrant communities - ඔස්ට්‍රේලියාවේ වැඩිහිටි පුද්ගලයින් අපයෝජනයට ලක්වන බවට හෙළි වී ඇති නවතම තොරතුරු හා විශේෂයෙන්ම සංක්‍රමණික වැඩිහිටියන් වෙනුවෙන් උපකාර සේවා පුළුල් වී ඇති ආකාරය ගැන නවතම තොරතුරු දැන ගන්න ජුනි 13 වෙනි අඟහරුවාදා ප්‍රචාරය වූ SBS සිංහල ගුවන්විදුලි සේවයේ කාලීන තොරතුරු විශේෂාංගයට සවන් දෙන්න.

Aged care residents are suffering with abscesses, pus, bleeding and discomfort because of a failure to deliver adequate dental care.

Aged care residents are suffering with abscesses, pus, bleeding and discomfort because of a failure to deliver adequate dental care.

We're talking about tech that can help the disabled, the elderly and protect children. We take you through Apple's many accessibility features that you didn't know existed, the new tech products that are designed for older Australians and the new child safety features for iPhone. In the Tech Guide reviews, we talk about the Ecovacs Deebot XI Omni automated home cleaning system, we check out the new Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker, we'll tell you about the Denon low profile soundbar and we'll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're talking about tech that can help the disabled, the elderly and protect children. We take you through Apple's many accessibility features that you didn't know existed, the new tech products that are designed for older Australians and the new child safety features for iPhone. In the Tech Guide reviews, we talk about the Ecovacs Deebot XI Omni automated home cleaning system, we check out the new Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker, we'll tell you about the Denon low profile soundbar and we'll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

A fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose is now available to Australia's elderly and vulnerable, who had a booster at least four months ago. Older Australians are urged to get the additional protection before winter sets in, with a surge in cases likely. - Ir-raba' doża tat-tilqima tal-Covid-19 issa tista' tittieħed mill-anzjani u dawk vulnerabbli fl-Awstralja.  L-anzjani fl-Awstralja qegħdin ikunu mħeġġa biex jieħdu r-raba' tilqima, qabel tidħol ix-xitwa meta x'aktarx li n-numru ta' każijiet tal-Covid jiżdied.

"That feeling of being left high and dry, I had not one dollar to my name," said Cheryl, a victim of financial abuse.

In this Healthed lecture, GP; Member of Immunisation Committee for Gold Coast Primary Health Network, Dr Lisa Beecham outlines the key features of pertussis as it appears in adults, when to suspect it, and how to diagnose and treat it. Importantly, she will also address the issue of pertussis prevention for this cohort and the opportunities that exist to reduce the morbidity and mortality from whooping cough by targeting older adults. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The challenges for aged care workers have been in the spotlight throughout the pandemic, from staff shortages to low wage,s and a lack of time to spend with residents.

Thanks to her dad's hand-drawn map, a shopping trip Sarah Kanowski made for her parents during the Covid-19 crisis gladdened hearts on social media around the world. In this father-daughter chat, meet Sarah's dad, 89-year-old Peter Kanowski