An update about the Australian Government’s aged care reforms
The introduction of the new Aged Care Act and the Support at Home Program, originally scheduled for 1st July 2025, has now been postponed to 1st …
What we’ve been up to in June
This month has been quite exciting with all the different activities that have happened – all our usual activities, plus some special ones. One …
Spotlight on a staff member
Every so often we’ll have an in-depth chat with one of our staff members, so you can get to know them a little better. This month we get to know …
“Use it or lose it” to reduce your risk of falls
Falling over is always a worry, but it’s particularly risky the older you get. And the older you get, the more chance you have of falling … or do you? …
Preparing for change
As we make our way through 2025, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of the team at FRC. This month brings exciting …
Welcome, Arjun and thank you, Ruth!
We are delighted to welcome Arjun to the Finley team, who will be taking over from Ruth as Quality Officer once she retires later this year. Ruth has …
What we’ve been up to in May!
During May we celebrated Mother’s Day with a morning tea and Steve Bell entertained everyone with some great songs that had toes and fingers tapping, …
Do you need a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card?
What is a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card? Sometimes known as an aged care card, or concession card, a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card can be used …
Coming July 2025: A New and Better Way to Get Support at Home
Support at Home program Support at Home is a new in-home aged care program that will commence on 1 July this year. It will replace the Home Care …
What we’ve been up to in April
Since the weather has cooled down a little, we have had the opportunity to do more outside activities which is always nice for everyone, and as …
Meet Lily!
Pets are often cherished companions for older people, and the strong bond that exists between people and their pets can lead to vastly improved mental …
I don’t think I can afford aged care – what now?
Getting older can be worrying for various reasons – including your home, your health, your family and your finances. And for many people, financial …
