Hunter Ageing Alliance

Located at Belmont opposite the Coles carpark, no registration required simply come along for an informative session on topics designed to benefit you.

Upcoming Free Seniors’ Information Sessions Located at Belmont opposite the Coles carpark, no registration required simply come along for an informative session on topics designed to benefit you.

Presented by Blooms The Chemist, Belmont & Dr John Ward Hear from our local pharmacist and Dr John Ward on managing your medication as you age. Find us at the corner of Thomas and Macquarie Street, Belmont.

Free Seniors’ Information Session – 19th August Presented by Blooms The Chemist, Belmont & Dr John Ward Hear from our local pharmacist and Dr John Ward on managing your medication as you age. Find us at the corner of Thomas and Macquarie Str…

AAG and CADSIG presents: Ageing, Art, and Creativity Symposium

MONDAY 30th SEPTEMBER Newcastle NSW

Register now: https://www.aag.asn.au/CADSymposium2024

Monday 30th September 2024 Click here to register: This one-day symposium will explore the transformative potential of the arts in enhancing the lives of older adults, bringing together organisations, institutions, and individuals from the arts and care sectors. Local and international speakers will share the latest in research, policy, and practice – including a morning session on dementia and music (Bill Thompson, Bond University, QLD; Justin Christensen, University of Sheffield, UK) - followed by a talk on access to equity in creative brain health and presentations from creative practitioners and researchers in clowning, photography, dance and art....

Register now for a fun Creativity Symposium Monday 30th September 2024 Click here to register: This one-day symposium will explore the transformative potential of the arts in enhancing the lives of older adults, bringing together organisatio…

Presented by Hunter Ageing Alliance, Peter Koller, Volunteer We will share information on how to reduce your electricity bills and the resources available for the community.

Free Seniors’ Information session – 5th August Presented by Hunter Ageing Alliance, Peter Koller, Volunteer We will share information on how to reduce your electricity bills and the resources available for the community.

Anxiety is associated with an increased risk of dementia. These conditions may be prodromal, comorbid or causal. What is important is the possibility that the resolution of anxiety may reduce the risk of dementia. Keep calm and carry on.

The effect of anxiety on all‐cause dementia: A longitudinal analysis from the Hunter Community Study Background Anxiety is common, however, the effect of chronicity of anxiety on dementia has not been explored. This study aims to assess the longitudinal relationship between chronic versus resolved ...

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Hunter Ageing Alliance: Engaging Physical Activity Seminar Learn about the importance of exercise in older age and how the Hunter Ageing Alliance is supporting and facilitating this for the community. Learn about the Active Stronger Better program, the outdoor Eco Fit program for seniors, and hear about the achievements of the Connections for Ageing Well ou...

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Become a member of the Alliance for only $50 Or Bring some colour to your life by buying some art for your walls. The art is donated by Julie Byles and various artists from the Hunter. Prices for original pieces start as low as $30.00 See the Gallery Shop here: drawnbyjulz.square.site

Want to Support HAA… Become a member of the Alliance for only $50 Or Bring some colour to your life by buying some art for your walls. The art is donated by Julie Byles and various artists from the Hunter. Prices for o…

This Thursday July 25, 2024 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm at HMRI Click here to register: seminar

Last days to register for the free Physical activity Seminar This Thursday July 25, 2024 – 3:00pm to 5:00pm at HMRI Click here to register: seminar

Yesterday Julie Byles travelled to Queensland to debate Age is No Barrier. The conclusion is that age IS a barrier, but it shouldn’t be.

Check out the latest issue of the HAA newsletter!

Hunter Ageing Alliance Newsletter 2024 has certainly been a busy and productive start to the year for HAA. In March, we proudly opened the Seniors Information Café at Thomas St Belmont, inside the Home Instead Office, opposite the Coles carpark. This café is designed to be a welcoming haven, offering a friendly chat, connection op...

How fortunate are we indeed. Viv is a founding member of Hunter ageing Alliance. She is also a beautiful friend. We love her very much.

New releases from Department of Health and Aged Care: GEN Aged Care Data

Home care packages program data report 1 October – 31 December 2023

This report provides an update on the operation of the Home Care Packages Program following the introduction of new arrangements for the program on 27 February 2017. Data are provided for the period 1 October 2023 through to 31 December 2023.

Home care packages program data report 1 October – 31 December 2023 - AIHW Gen #

Sharing this from Newcastle Libraries.

An evening with Hugh Mackay: The Way We Are

'Hugh Mackay is one of this country's most perceptive social commentators.' - Sydney Morning Herald

Australia's leading social psychologist examines our society today and asks timely and urgent questions about its future. Mackay will be discussing his new book, The Way We Are: Lessons from a lifetime of listening.
Amidst our epidemics of loneliness, anxiety and depression, and the impacts of entrenched poverty and ubiquitous technology, Hugh Mackay's 'The Way We Are: Lessons from a lifetime of listening' examines the major trends that are shaking the foundations of the Australian way of life.

Drawing on thousands of interviews over a lifetime of research, Mackay presents a compelling portrait of Australia today. He celebrates the march towards gender equality and explains the stubborn persistence of misogyny, the anti-social consequences of social media, the complex legacy of the Baby Boomers, and the 'fake wisdom' that guides too much of our thinking. The Way We Are is available in Libby for instant borrow. Read through the app or compatible with Kobo eReaders.
Join Hugh for this insightful talk at Newcastle Museum, with the opportunity for book signing at the end of the event.
When: Thursday 6 June, 6-7:30pm
Where: Newcastle Museum, 6 Workshop Way, Newcastle
Cost: $5
Bookings essential

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This video explains rights for people living in a retirement village, or considering moving into one. People often wish to move into a village for security, social contact, and care. However, achieving these goals may need more than signing a contract and booking the moving van.

Know Your Rights in a Retirement Village If you or a loved one are living in or considering a retirement village in New South Wales it's important to know your rights and obligations.00:00 Introduct...

FEELING CREATIVE?

Call for Papers: The Australasian Journal on Ageing Special Feature on Creativity, the Arts and Ageing.
They encourage articles that focus on research from a broad range of arts, including but not limited to visual arts, dance, music, theatre, and decorative arts and crafts. They also welcome articles co-authored with community participants.
Papers should be submitted directly to the journal and will
be subject to Editorial and peer review by
31 October 2024.

For more information, please contact:
Helen English, University of Newcastle
Email: [email protected]
Tricia King, University of the Sunshine Coast
Email: [email protected]

Come along next Monday. Get the know how on keeping you and your money safe. Company and a Cuppa. And it's FREE :)
Belmomt. Thomas Street. Opposite Coles carpark.

Over 55s
Save yourself from scams and people who want to take your money. This free session is run by Seniors Rights Service and will help you keep your wits about you when things get dodgy.
Come along to learn, chat with others and have a free cuppa and morning tea.
We are just across from the Coles carpark at Belmont.

Are you caring for someone who is dying? This is a very difficult time for all, we need all the help we can get.

Resources to support families caring for someone at the end of their life - Ageing and Aged Care Engagement Hub Caring for someone who is dying can be difficult. Families and friends often play an important role in providing day-to-day care. CarerHelp has free online resources to help you care for someone nearing the end of their life.

Curious about changes to aged care. Here is the government booklet for older people and those who support them.

Changes to aged care in Australia booklet - Ageing and Aged Care Engagement Hub We have updated our booklet on the changes to aged care in Australia, which you can order or download from our website.