Xochi Romero
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Support at Home: Understanding the new Home Priority System
From 1 November 2025, a new way of accessing aged care support at home begins. The Support at Home program replaces Home Care Packages with a simpler, fairer system. This guide explains how you'll be prioritised and how funding works.
The life-changing benefits of Qigong practise
Let's explore the remarkable benefits that regular Qigong practise can bring to your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
What is Qigong?
Qigong, pronounced "chee-gong," (like "cheese" + "gong") literally translates to "energy cultivation" or "working with life energy." This practice, which dates back over 4,000 years, is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and the belief that a vital energy called "qi" (pronounced "chee") flows through our bodies along specific pathways called meridians.
Tai Chi for everyone: Relax, move and breathe
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that has evolved into one of the world's most effective forms of gentle exercise and meditation.
Find your flow: A beginner’s roadmap to Tai Chi
Tai Chi is more than movement; it’s a conversation between body and breath, a dance of balance and flow. Rooted in ancient Chinese tradition, this gentle practice invites you to slow down, align your energy and discover strength in stillness.
Staying connected and safe in the digital age
In today's fast-changing digital world, being able to use technology safely is more important than ever for staying independent and connected with loved ones.
Culturally respectful and safe care for Aboriginal people living with dementia
Like many populations around the world, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are living longer lives and, as such, the number of people aged over 50 years is rapidly growing. The rate of dementia for this cohort is 3 to 5 times higher than in the general Australian population.
Meet Eliza: A local Mum who’s made Playgroup part of her village
At Holdsworth Playgroup, Eliza and her daughters Alba and Willa found more than toys and swings, they found a village. From mother’s group meetups to Monday morning rituals, this local playgroup offers a safe, welcoming space for parents and kids to connect, play and grow together.
Personal alarms for seniors
Personal alarms for seniors are life-saving devices designed to provide immediate access to help during emergencies
Adaptive clothing for seniors
Adaptive clothing for seniors offers a wonderful way to help maintain dignity and independence. The thoughtfully designed clothing includes clever modifications that make dressing simpler for those with limited mobility, arthritis or other physical challenges.
Aged care is changing: What CHSP clients need to know about Support at Home
The Support at Home program is the Australian Government’s new initiative designed to simplify aged care, reduce duplication and enhance the quality and consistency of support delivered across the country.
Understanding Support at Home classifications
We will walk you through everything you need to know about Support at Home classifications, ensuring you have a clear understanding of how the system works and how it benefits you.
