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Category General announcements
Date published November 2020

Free sign language interpreting service

From November 2020, older Australians who don’t have access to interpreting services through aged care programs, or the NDIS, can access services through Auslan Connections. 

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Category COVID-19
Date published November 2020

Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line

A free COVID-19 Support Line is available to provide information and support to older people across Australia, as well as their families and carers.

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Category General announcements
Date published September 2020

Free webinar for veterans experiencing hearing loss and tinnitus

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) and the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) are hosting a free online webinar supporting veterans who experience hearing loss and tinnitus on 23 September.

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Category General announcements
Date published September 2020

New dementia support pilot launched

A new online tool, My Dementia Companion, is available to support family, friends and carers of people living with dementia. Initially, this is running as a six-week pilot.

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Category Latest website features
Date published August 2020

New features on My Aged Care website - June-August 2020

A number of updates were made on the My Aged Care website between June and August 2020 – including improvements to Find a provider, information around quality and compliance, an income and means assessment tool, and more.

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