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People with disability from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds are more likely to face barriers when accessing support services. This is sometimes referred to as compound disadvantage.

This is the webinar recording for the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme 2026/27 to 2030/31 grant opportunity  webinar held on 22 July 2025.

This animation explains how the new Aged Care Act comes together. Key changes include enhanced rights and protections for older people, stronger rules and regulations for providers, higher quality care, easier access and entry to services, greater choice and transparency and a stronger workforce.

This animation explains how the new Aged Care Act comes together. Key changes include enhanced rights and protections for older people, stronger rules and regulations for providers , higher quality care, easier access and entry to services , greater choice and transparency  and a stronger workforce.

Auslan version of the Australian Government Response to the Disability Royal Commission

Meet Sharron, Brad and Leigh from Heywood Rural Health aged care home. Sharron, a resident, shares what good food means to her and the improvements she's seen. Chef Brad and manager Leigh explain what motivates them to improve food and dining for residents.

Meet chef Lata and managers David and Wayne from Arcare Aged Care. National food and beverage manager Wayne is preparing for the new Aged Care Act’s food and nutrition requirements by supporting his whole team to complete the Maggie Beer Foundation’s training.

Meet Achmed, the chef at Mission’s Australia Charles Chambers Court aged care home, and manager Steve. Since starting the Maggie Beer Foundation’s training they have shifted the focus to the whole food experience – from flavour and presentation, to monthly themed events.

2024 NSW Senior Australian of the Year Dr John Ward shares his advice on ageing well and the importance of maintaining social connection, and physical and cognitive health. 

The Australian Government is continuing to improve care for people with disability. As part of this, the Government has introduced a Code of Conduct.

This report is about research on the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building program.

This video is translated from the Disability Advocacy Work Plan 2023–2025.