by Julia McCarthy | Sep 11, 2026 | Articles
Following intense pressure, the Albanese Government has scrapped plans to merge the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) into the new Support at Home framework – a big win for older Australians and their families. CHSP will remain an independent, entry-level...
by Julia McCarthy | Aug 20, 2026 | Articles
Many individuals and families reach out to me when navigating the complex journey of finding a room in a residential aged care home. Depending on an individual’s financial situation and health needs, this process can move quickly or become a lengthy, challenging...
by Julia McCarthy | Jun 10, 2026 | Articles
Daily, I speak with primary carers supporting much-loved older people — husbands, wives, adult children, and friends. Many juggle paid work, their own health challenges, family life, and other commitments. Their tenacity to keep going in such trying circumstances is...
by Julia McCarthy | May 26, 2026 | Articles
As I write this on Anzac Day, I find myself reflecting on the courage and sacrifice of all those who have served with deep gratitude. I think of my Dad, a WWII veteran, and the brave young men and women serving now, including one of my family. We owe them, and the...
by Julia McCarthy | Apr 8, 2026 | Articles
The barometer of how well an aged care system is working is found in the lived experience of those needing or receiving care – not how well the government thinks it’s working. Not long ago, Australia had a system that worked quite well: access was straightforward;...
