Combating Social Isolation With Wellbeing Connectors According to Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA), around one in five older Australians are socially isolated. This is of particular concern as studies have found that isolation is a risk factor for the abuse and mistreatment of older people and can lead to memory loss, poor diet and self-care, decreased mobility and increased risk of mortality. In response to these ongoing issues, Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN) is funding the new Wellbeing Connector Service to support older people in accessing relevant social or lifestyle activities in the community. The Benevolent Society is helping deliver this support in Penrith and The Hawkesbury. Read more
Building safe spaces for families with babies born prematurely Marked annually on 17 November, World Prematurity Day is a time to raise awareness of the impact of preterm birth and advocate for quality care for every baby who is born too soon. Each year, more than 26,000 babies are born prematurely in Australia, and over 15 million worldwide. Read more
Hui Jun's Story | 96-year-old aged care client, Grandma and TikTok star96-year-old Hui Jun has always been an entertainer. She has sung opera professionally in the past, but is now a TikTok star with 6.7 million online followers. Hui Jun is also the recipient of a home care package after she had a stay in hospital that compromised her health. The extra support has taken pressure of Hui Jun's family and supported her mobility to keep her healthy.Read more