Ageing Well Sorted

19/10/2026

Getting older doesn’t mean you have to stop driving, or that it becomes unsafe; but ageing, and the physical and cognitive changes that come with it, can affect things.

This interesting article looks at how moving to a restricted driver’s licence can shrink a single elderly person's social life.

Call us today if you are similarly affected as Ageing Well Sorted can help you obtain transport codes through My Aged Care to keep you out and about in the community.

📲Call Ageing Well Sorted on 1300 923 201

In 2025, there were 795,619 Australian drivers over 80 on the road. But the decision to stop driving is a tough one – and seniors say they want more support.

15/10/2026

12/10/2026

It's National Carers Week this week, recognising the more than 3 MILLION unpaid carers who provide support to loved ones.

Truth is we will all be a Carer, a Care-recipient or both in our lifetime as our population grows older and more is called upon from informal, unpaid, and family carers.

We like to ensure carers feel seen, valued and recognised.

See here https://carersweek.com.au/events/ for Carer events held near you, such as High Tea at NSW Parliament House on Thursday 15 Oct 2026!

For support of a loved one and their carer call us on 1300 923 201.

Events A variety of events and activities will take place around Australia throughout National Carers Week. Register an event Grid view Map view Search Open to Digital / in-person events State

18/12/2025

The last few months have certainly been intense with new aged care reforms and a changed environment for older Australians seeking care. We hope that everyone finds time for the moments that matter with loved ones and for a new year with peace, love and care. ❤

10/11/2025

Join us this Friday 14th & Saturday 15th at the Sydney Care Expo at the ICC Exhibition Hall 1.

✅ Free event with many aged care providers and associated services all in one place!

Come say hello to our growing Ageing Well Sorted Team at stand P101 right near the entrance. 🙋‍♀️

14/09/2025

Looking forward to speaking with this great line up of speakers during South Australia’s Ageing Well Week.
Hosted by .health and
Registration here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ageing-well-week-2025-conversations-that-matter-tickets-1661888636649?aff=oddtdtcreator

28/08/2025

🚨 Demand is soaring, but access to aged care is still broken.

We see many families who have been waiting for over one and in some cases two years for aged care support in the home.

These cases aren't isolated and are a symptom of a system under immense strain.

📊 2023–24 saw a staggering 283% increase since 2017* in Australians relying on home care, with families facing more delays, confusion, and distress when trying to access support.

💬 If you or someone you know needs help, we’re here to help navigate the aged care system, from assessments to services.

☎️ 1300 923 201

* AIHW Gen – People using aged care [www.gen-agedcaredata.gov.au/topics/people-using-aged-care]

27/07/2025

23/06/2025

Supporting Penny & David: A Call for Change and Common-sense

Last month, we helped a couple who faced a situation they should never have been in. Penny was no longer able to help her husband up after another fall in the space of a few weeks. This led them to seek respite care, but they quickly realised they needed permanent residency. Unfortunately, they were only assigned respite codes in their last assessment and would have to apply to be re-assessed for permanent residential codes. Penny called My Aged Care to arrange yet another Support Plan Review to be scheduled when there was an opening available. After two weeks respite, they had no choice but to return home, as the respite period had ended and assessment had yet to occur.

Seeing Penny and David's struggle firsthand when visiting them at home was worrying and highlighted their urgent need for care. We were able to:

✅ Facilitate another 30-day respite stay elsewhere
✅ Called assessment team repeatedly explaining the urgent code needed
✅ Attended the Support plan review via 3-way call to ensure outcome
✅ Completed Centrelink and onboarding applications in readiness for permanent entry.

The inefficiency of not providing both Respite and Permanent residential codes simultaneously is baffling, a waste of precious time and resources, and as this case showed can compromise safety and wellbeing. We must advocate for better processes and a common-sense approach for support available when needed, not based on assessor resourcing and waitlists. 💙

12/06/2025

Want to have control over and independence long into your retirement years and not sure where to start? If you’re 65+ and thinking about plans for downsizing, relocating and accessing aged care services to set yourself up for support in later life - this seminar is for you.
We’ll run through your options, to maintain independence in later life, and how to make smart choices that protect your lifestyle and wellbeing.
Join aged care specialists Stacey Tryon and Lyn See, and property Vendor Advocate Kathryn Fantov for an easy-to-understand, informative afternoon event.
📍 Gymea Bay Bowling Club (just behind Gymea Tradies)
https://goo.gl/maps/J3cibcWHbbZLwtux6
🗓️ 26th June 2025 1:30pm-3:30pm
Free to attend but seats fill fast!
REGISTER NOW! 👉https://sydneyvendoradvocates.au/retirementreimaginedeve.../