Videos

Michael, the Deputy Service Manager at Uniting Mirinjani, shares with us how good design can greatly improve the experience of residential aged care for both residents and workers. Hear from Michael about how the changes in design at Uniting Mirinjani is making a big difference.

Jonathan takes medication to reduce his blood pressure and cholesterol. With his doctor’s approval, Jonathan can now get two months’ worth of medicine at once, and he won’t need to visit the pharmacy as often.

Selected PBS medicines can now be prescribed for 60-days. Ask your doctor if 60-day prescriptions is right for you.

Webinar recording from the Quarterly Financial Report – what’s changed webinar.

After years of joint pain, Jeanette was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. The introduction of 60-day prescriptions for selected PBS medicines will save her money and time so she can focus on enjoying life.

At 18, Hermine was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a lifelong autoimmune disease. She can now get 60-day prescriptions for her PBS medicine, reducing her medical costs and saving time.

Fergus visits Ron every week or two as a volunteer. They open up about the importance of building an intergenerational friendship and learning from each other.

Gaynor joined as an aged care volunteer visitor when she retired and moved to Adelaide. She and Irene have become great friends through their regular visits. They open about how their friendship has enriched both their lives.

Jacqueline is a volunteer who has been visiting Monique for over 15 years. They open up about their friendship and the importance of sharing the same background and language.

Julia has visited Joan in her home as a volunteer every fortnight for the past 6 years. They open up about the importance of visiting LGBTQIA+ older people who may be isolated from their family or community.

Matilda started visiting Annie as a volunteer 2 years ago and have been close friends ever since. They open up about the positive impact of spending time together and sharing stories.

Peter volunteers to visit with Jack every week at his home. They open up about how Peter is helping Jack share his life story and the importance of their friendship to both of them.

In this webinar we shared an update on the Department of Health and Aged Care's digital strategy, and updated on some key digital transformation initiatives (specifically, Quarterly Financial Reports (QFR) and Business to Government (B2G) exchange capabilities.

2023 WA Senior Australian of the Year Theresa Kwok explains the importance of culture, connection and community for older people in Australia.

2019 NSW Senior Australian of the Year Heather Lee OAM shares how she is living life to the fullest at 96 years old.

2020 QLD Senior Australian of the Year Peter Dornan discusses his experience with prostate cancer and how he is pushing the limits of what it means to age well.

2022 Senior Australian of the Year Val Dempsey discusses the impact of ageism and how she refuses to let any obstacle stand in her way. Learn more about positive ageing.

Former Australian cricketer, Justin Langer shares his experience with hearing health and the importance of booking a hearing check. Book a hearing check, talk to a health professional, or visit health.gov.au/hearing for more information.

Former Australian cricketer, Justin Langer shares his experience with hearing health and the importance of booking a hearing check. Book a hearing check, talk to a health professional, or visit health.gov.au/hearing for more information.

Former Australian cricketer, Justin Langer shares his experience with hearing health and the importance of booking a hearing check. Book a hearing check, talk to a health professional, or visit our hearing page for more information.

Phil shares his experience with hearing health and the importance of booking a hearing check.
Book a hearing check, talk to a health professional, or visit health.gov.au/hearing for more information.

Like all surgery, cosmetic surgery has risks. It's important to do your research and get information from sources you can trust, so you can make an informed decision.

If you're considering cosmetic surgery, it’s important to do your research using sources you can trust to help you make an informed decision.

In this webinar we gave an overview of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) for Home Care Package providers and residential care providers.

Mr John Stubbs AM, Dr Masha Somi and panel members talk about consumer involvement in research funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).