Agencies warn that elderly support services are facing shortages as fuel prices rise

International Programme, Bingendore

The National Council for Aged Care Providers is calling on the federal government to provide urgent support to keep services running, as the Middle East war sends oil prices skyrocketing. Aged Australians, which represents residential care, home care, retirement living and community care operators, wants older Australians and aged care workers to be prioritized in … Read more

‘I can’t live without dialysis’: Fuel costs hurt rural and regional patients

Belinda Menzies (left) sits on the sofa with Maddie Menzies, 24, and Elliott.

Belinda Menzies and her family all live with significant health issues. But as fuel prices rise, she says they are cutting back on driving time, which she worries will affect her family’s health. Iran War Live Updates: For the latest on Middle East war, read our blog. “I’m appalled at the lack of progress we’ve … Read more