After almost 50 years working and volunteering in aged care, 87-year-old Dawn Weyland is still entertaining older people across homes in South Australia’s south-east with her New Vogue dancing.
When Asmir Huzejrovic began his career, aged care was the furthest thing from his mind. With an extensive background in IT, he never expected to one day find himself supporting people living with dementia.
A wave of passionate Gen Z professionals are entering the aged care sector early with some stepping into management roles, proving that the sector is attracting a younger workforce.
From golf courses and cow sheds to Mediterranean coastlines, virtual reality is helping Sydney’s aged care residents relive the lives they loved.
A leader in aged care and retirement living from South Australia’s wine region has been named as a finalist in Ageing Australia’s national You Are ACE! Awards for his visionary leadership.
With over a million Australians accessing aged care at home in some capacity, carers are becoming more like family and everyday support is growing into lasting friendship across the country.
