
A message from the Chair of Meaningful Ageing Australia, Mr Nick Ryan
3 December 2021 I am announcing with sadness and gratitude that after six years as Chief Executive Officer, Ilsa Hampton is leaving to start the next chapter of her career. Everybody at Meaningful Ageing Australia – members of the Board, staff, our members and the...

November 2021 Newsletter: Rights-based aged care, our Honorary Elders, loneliness & belonging and more

To be human is to belong
By Rev John Swinton When we were in one of our numerous lockdowns, I spoke to an elderly woman - Amanda - about the situation regarding social isolation, social distancing and the likes (she was in her doorway and I was walking past doing my I hour of daily exercise)....
Inaugural ‘Elders of Meaningful Ageing Australia’ honours announced
MEDIA RELEASE for immediate release Monday 22 November 2021 Inaugural ‘Elders of Meaningful Ageing Australia’ honours announced At Friday’s 2021 AGM, Meaningful Ageing Australia awarded Elizabeth MacKinlay AM and John Ireland AM with Honorary...

October 2021 Newsletter: Spiritual Care Week, the parable of flight and member opportunities
The Mountain or the Mess? Ilsa Hampton, CEO In the process of updating our summary of research about the value of spiritual care, I came across the following description about how to assist someone to prepare for their final days with meaning. Lodovico Balducci...

The parable of flight
By Kim Thoday I regularly visit Andrew, a single man who is in permanent care at The Lodge. Andrew is in his 90s, is highly cognitive, highly intelligent, but has complex health issues and is a 2-3 assist (little mobility and finds it increasingly difficult to weight...

September 2021 Newsletter: Self care, palliative care and a new resource for elder engagement

Palliative Care: Getting the most out of life

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Make a difference in the lives of older people who are accessing aged care services. Meaningful Ageing Australia is dedicated to the emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing of older people and this role is vital to our success. Join our small, hard-working and...

August 2021 Newsletter: Future Aged Care Standards and more.
The Future Aged Care Standards Hopeful Ageing by Rosalie Hudson National Member Forum information And more Read our latest newsletter here