Seniors

5 June 2026

Free lunch and book launch for Somerset seniors

SOMERSET seniors are invited to wear their best 70s outfits to celebrate a Dementia Friendly Launch with a free two-course meal, guest speakers and a book launch from 11am to 2.30pm on Thursday, 11 June at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk. Somerset C...

30 May 2026

Anglicare Southern Queensland continues as Australia’s most trusted aged care brand

Anglicare Southern Queensland has once again been recognised in the annual Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards, named Australia’s Most Trusted Brand in the Aged Care and Retirement Villages category for the eighth year in a row. The organisation wa...

17 May 2026

Aged care trust gap revealed

The Ageing in Australia Community Expectations Report 2026 showed Australians are more than twice as likely to trust aged care once they have direct experience of it, highlighting a major gap between perception and reality. The report revealed that r...

17 May 2026

Moreton’s newest gem: Over 50s resort takes shape

By Living Gems Moreton Bay Momentum is accelerating at Living Gems Moreton Bay and the energy on site is unmistakable. With every slab poured and every home rising, the vision is quickly becoming reality. The first elements of the resort are beginnin...

17 May 2026

$3bn for aged care in budget

The Federal Government announced it will invest $3 billion to deliver more beds, more packages and better care for older Australians in the 2026 Budget. The Government will build on changes to incentivise construction of beds for aged care residents ...

17 May 2026

CPAP fact vs fiction

By CPAP Australia When it comes to CPAP therapy, there are plenty of myths that can stop people from getting the sleep they need, so let’s separate fact from fiction. Myth 1: CPAP is for old, overweight men Fact: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) doesn’t...

17 May 2026

My true Telstra tale

By Phillip Wrench My working life started on December 3 1973, in the section of the PMG Department which subsequently became Telstra. I was employed as a Drafting Assistant generally known in those days as a Records Plans Officer. The job entailed up...

17 May 2026

Last aid course comes to Kilcoy at end of May

Somerset Regional Council will host its next information sessions for end-of-life care planning on Monday, May 25 at the Kilcoy Library. The Last Aid for Seniors course, presented by Palliative Care Queensland, is supported by Council’s senior connec...

9 May 2026

Hearing Kilcoy loud and clear

A hearing clinic based in Kilcoy is encouraging residents to prioritise their hearing health, warning that undetected hearing loss can have a significant impact on daily life. Moreton Hearing, operating out of Kilcoy Medical Centre on William Street,...