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QNMU secretary Sarah Beaman called BlueCare’s justification of the cuts “a cop out”.

BlueCare cuts 60 per cent of enrolled nurses, gags them from telling residents

The state’s largest aged care provider told staff more than 80 enrolled nurses’ jobs would be cut, in a move labelled a “cop out” by Queensland’s peak nursing union.

  • Courtney Kruk

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Home or community-based care is especially important for many First Nations people.

For some, reaching old age marks a historic first. Here’s what their experience teaches us

Life expectancy has increased in Australia, but there are still communities where dealing with old age is a relatively new challenge.

  • Millie Muroi
All care workers would be screened under a single, national system proposed by the Productivity Commission.

The ‘fragmented’ and costly rules putting our most vulnerable at risk

More than 2 million people work in the care economy. But poor systems mean “unsafe workers slip through the cracks”.

  • Shane Wright
Luciana and Mario Martini are determined to stay in their home in North Fitzroy as they get older.

Luciana and Mario want to dance into old age at home and avoid aged care

A new documentary is exploring the complicated issue of ageing and the determination of some people to continue living independently.

  • Cara Waters
When it comes to aged care, the decisions you make can have significant financial and emotional consequences.

Getting aged care advice? Ask these five questions first

When it comes to aged care, the decisions you make can have significant financial and emotional consequences.

  • Rachel Lane
How you choose to pay for aged care matters. The wrong decisions can come at a high price, financially and emotionally

The one move that could boost your pension

How you choose to pay for aged care matters. The wrong decisions can come at a high price, financially and emotionally.

  • Rachel Lane
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The Albanese government has delayed its aged care reform until November, which is good news for seniors.

Aged care reform delays could save you thousands – if you act soon

The Albanese government has delayed its aged care reform until November, which is good news for seniors.

  • Rachel Lane
Photo of New Abbotsford convent CEO Justine Hyde near the Abbotsford Convent on Monday 16 June 2025.

Abbotsford Convent fights plan to ‘wall off’ iconic spire with retirement village

Custodians of the historic site fear a proposed four-storey building would be “excessive and imposing” and clash with the convent’s public-spirited ethos.

  • Rachael Dexter
Resident and former teacher Christine Wright with Isaac Morrison, Jonathon Bateman and Tracian Ghirocian at Whiddon Easton Park retirement centre, in Glenfield. They love visiting their grandbuddy Christine.

Why talking to a 90-year-old should be part of every school’s curriculum

Twice a week, pupils from Glenwood Public School walk over to a nearby nursing home to visit their “grand buddies”.

  • Emily Kowal
The delay to aged care reforms from July to November will cost the budget almost $1 billion.

Labor delays start date for aged care changes, costing budget $1 billion

The delay will add to a growing backlog of reforms for Labor, which is also yet to ink a five-year hospital funding deal and new disability system with the states.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos