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The AusAlert National Test
On Monday 27 July 2026, the Australian Government is testing a new emergency warning system called AusAlert. Compatible mobile phones, tablets and smart watches across Australia will receive a test alert at 2:00 pm AEST (NSW time).
What to do if you’ve been scammed in Australia
Finding out you may have been scammed can feel frightening. But acting quickly is the most important thing you can do, and there is clear, practical help available.
Phone and email scams targeting seniors Australia
Phone and email scams targeting seniors in Australia are becoming more sophisticated every year. Scammers know how to sound official, create panic and get people to act before they have time to think. Understanding their tactics gives you the upper hand.
Playgroup for Babies and Toddlers in Woollahra and Rose Bay
Term 3 is shaping up to be one of our best yet. Ten weeks of rich, hands-on, play-based themes designed to spark curiosity, creativity and joy in babies and toddlers across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
Line Dancing as a workout: Better balance, sharper memory, stronger body
Line dancing is a choreographed group activity where participants follow a repeated sequence of steps set to music. Each routine cycles through a pattern: forward, back, sideways and turning, which builds in complexity as the dancer's confidence grows.
Recognising loneliness in older adults and how to address it
Loneliness often goes unnoticed, slipping in silently, during quiet afternoons, in the lack of a familiar voice on the phone or in the slow withdrawal from a world that feels distant.
The link between purpose and healthy ageing
When people reflect on their hopes for later life, the same aspirations tend to emerge: maintaining health, staying independent, connections and having something to look forward to.
Managing anxiety after a health scare or hospitalisation
A major health event doesn’t just alter your body, it reshapes your emotions, too. Returning home from the hospital, facing a new diagnosis or noticing a sharp decline in health can spark anxiety that outlasts physical healing.
Activities that support cognitive health
Contrary to popular belief, the brain remains adaptable at every stage of life, including later years. Although we can’t halt all aspects of cognitive aging, compelling evidence reveals that certain activities play a powerful role in protecting the brain and delaying decline.
How to spot a scam: What every older person should know
Scams have become one of the most significant financial and emotional threats facing older people. And they are becoming harder to spot.
Eating well on a budget: Nutrition tips for older adults
As we age, the importance of good nutrition only grows. However, eating well can become a real challenge when budgets are tight or appetites shrink. The good news is that eating well doesn't require expensive supplements or complicated meal plans.
What is preventive care?
Preventive care includes health services that help stop problems before they start or catch them early when they're easier to treat. Under Support at Home, preventive clinical services are fully funded.
