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The Five Good Friends Blog collates research, information, opinions and business updates relating to home care and living well.

Events and community

International Day of People with Disability 2...

While there is a willingness and an energy to have a more inclusive communi...

Company announcements

A major milestone – 1 million hours of care &...

We are thrilled to announce that Five Good Friends has now provided over 1...

Events and community

Movember – Encouraging men to talk about thei...

Leading Australian men’s health charity Movember says our fathers, partners...

Enjoying an independent life - David Crombie ...

You only have to spend an hour with David Crombie Junior to realise the man...

Life happens to all of us - monitoring and ma...

Life has plenty of ups and downs. We all have moments that challenge us; gr...

Caring for a loved one with Dementia – how ca...

More Australian families who have a loved one with Dementia are choosing to...

Getting it right for you and your family – Un...

When you decide that it is time for you or your loved ones to get some supp...

Understanding allied health and how they supp...

If the term allied health isn’t a familiar one to you, you’re not alone. ...

NDIS participation continues to grow in 2021

Increased participation in the NDIS mean more Australians who live with a d...

The Sandwich Generation Dilemma - Tips for ta...

It can be hard to have the conversation with parents or loved ones about ho...

Recognizing Informal Carers: National Carers ...

This week is National Carers Week - a time to recognise and celebrate the...

Government and policy

NDIS – how do I know if I'm eligible?

It can be overwhelming knowing where to start understanding your family’s e...

Research and technology

The power of a great recommendation – Member ...

We all love when someone shares a great recommendation with us. It could be...

Government and policy

Lack of inclusive employment remains a barrie...

Lack of inclusive employment options remains the greatest barrier for NDIS...

Home care packages

Self Managed Home Care Packages – take contro...

We understand when you receive an Australian Government Home Care Package f...

Government and policy

Home Care Package Reform - What does it mean ...

Over the last year, the Federal Government has been changing the way Home C...

Sleep – getting it right for you

Once seen as being as something we did when we were idle and lazy, we are n...

Research and technology

Your Help Plan – a living document that enabl...

At Five Good Friends, we strive to help people live engaged and successful...

Events and community

We the 15 - A campaign for more visibility, a...

An international campaign has been launched to end discrimination towards t...

Golden Slam: Congratulations to Australian le...

Dylan Alcott – athlete, author, disability advocate, Order of Australia med...

Gratitude - Start your daily practice.

Every day we face challenges that test us. Whether it is minor or major, ou...

Government and policy

A Life Changing Life – Promoting The Care & S...

Five Good Friends is extremely proud and excited that our Member Elizabeth...

Events and community

R U Ok Day - Start the conversation

A natter, chinwag, a chat , a heart to heart, a chitter-chatter. Whatever y...

A huge round of applause for the Australian P...

As the Paralympics come to a close, it is time to reflect on these amazing...

Get by with a little help from your friends –...

Everyone wants the opportunity to be free, have independence, control and m...

Research and technology

Verifying and supporting Covid 19 immunisatio...

Five Good Friends Helpers are magic. The help and support Helpers provide t...

Self-Care September - What self-care are you ...

Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love. Brene Brown Se...

Spring is just around the corner – The benefi...

With Spring just around the corner and many of us required to stay home due...

Helpers and caregivers

Helpers get behind the Covid 19 vaccination d...

In our recent interview with infectious disease expert, Dr Paul Griffin t...

Eating with Awareness: The health benefits of...

Can you recall your last meal in detail? The colours and textures? The mixt...

Looking after your mental health and wellbein...

“I don’t know what is wrong. I just feel overwhelmed by everything. With...

Covid 19: Vaccination is the key.

As the Covid-19 Delta variant circulates, triggering lockdowns across Austr...

Events and community

Aged Care Employee Day – August 7 2021.

We are proud to be able to honour and celebrate Australian aged care worker...

In conversation

In Conversation with infectious disease exper...

As the emergent Delta variant forces rolling lockdowns across Australia, br...

Government and policy

40,000 Home Care Packages Released – Could on...

Good news this month for older Australians looking for some support to cont...

SMART Goals - How to make your Health and Wel...

Like most of us, you probably start the new year with great commitment and...

Friendship, Community and Purpose.

Who are your friends? Who is in your tribe? Where is your community? What i...

Events and community

Happy #Naidoc Week! 2021

The theme this year is Heal Country. Country is more than a place. NAIDOC...

Helpers and caregivers

An unexpected career rethink leads to the fin...

At Five Good Friends, we understand that it is our Helpers that are at the...

Government and policy

Federal Budget 2021: A significant moment for...

Five Good Friends strongly supports the 2021 Federal Budget. Of the $17.7B...

Events and community

A Shout Out to Our Nurses – International Nur...

Five Good Friends want to give to a huge shout all our nurses and every nur...

Company announcements

Five Good Friends – recognised in annual AFR ...

The best places to work have purpose, encourage autonomy, are inclusive, pr...

Events and community

Light It Up Blue: Autism Awareness Day April ...

Landmarks, buildings, homes and communities around Australia and the world...

Covid QR Scanning: What you need to know.

The onset of COVID-19 has introduced many changes to our lives, one of whic...

Technology + Online Safety: Some Tips and Tr...

More and more, we are living with technology. It has many benefits as we gr...

Events and community

Keep Calm. Stay Wise. Be Kind: International ...

“We don’t need more money, we don’t need greater success or fame, we don’...

Government and policy

Analysis of the final recommendations of the ...

Lookout is being launched at a time when transformative change is urgently...

Government and policy

The most important day for Aged Care in decad...

Clever use of technology, improved collaboration, keeping customers and fam...

Matching - Why it is so important. Your Life ...

Recently, Five Good Friends CEO Simon Lockyer had the opportunity to chat w...

Government and policy

Good News – More Home Care Packages Announced...

We are delighted with Federal Government news that an extra 10,000 Austra...

Events and community

Building a fairer, healthier world for everyo...

Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone is the focus for this year'...

Events and community

Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month – April

Today in Australia, 37 people will hear the words ‘you have Parkinson’s’ fo...

Events and community

Easter: Reconnection, Reflection and Renewal

Easter is a time for us to reconnect with loved ones and family, reflect on...

Home care packages

Five Good Friends MarketPlace - Delivering Be...

From our humble beginnings in 2016, Five Good Friends has grown to be one o...

Events and community

World Hearing Day March 3: Calling for Hearin...

Good hearing and communication are important at all stages of life and even...

How Pets Can Help Us As We Grow Older.

The health benefits that pets bring to humans has been widely researched. S...

Government and policy

How the 23,000 new home care packages in the ...

The 2020 Australian Federal Budget announcement included a commitment to fu...

The power of friendship.

When we consider our later years, there are a few questions that come to mi...

A discussion with Ita Buttrose: Planning to G...

Australia’s most well-known businesswomen and community campaigner, Ita But...

Eleanor's story - growing with your needs

Eleanor’s reliance on her family was increasing and she recognised the need...

The power of friendship through the eyes of P...

A Moai is a lifelong circle of friends that support each other through al...

Gloria's story - how consumer directed care h...

Gloria recently had an ACAT assessment and was awarded a Level 4 Home Care ...

Alison and Erica’s story - Care from a distan...

Alison is a professional woman working in Sydney. Her mother is 83 years o...

Keeping your heart healthy : February Heart M...

We understand when you receive an Australian Government Home Care Package f...

Research and technology

When will we stop designing for the average?

I’m sitting in the kitchen at work waiting for my lunch to warm up in the m...

Navigating home healthcare support for your M...

As I bid farewell to the challenges posed by 2020 and hopefully look forwar...

Michelle's Story - in-home care made all the ...

I love my dad, he can drive me a little crazy, but he’s one of the best men...

The Importance of Mindset: How we've adapted ...

The World BC (Before Corona) seems like a long time ago. As an organisatio...

The upside to a downsize

Have you considered moving or downsizing the family home? Here, we take a l...

Freda’s story - stepping up help in a crisis

When Edith’s regular carer moved away from Brisbane, her daughter Freda was...

Home care packages

Understanding government funding of home care...

Many Australians are unaware of the support the government offers and the f...

The importance of fitness as we age.

As you or your loved ones get older, it’s important to prioritise your heal...

Ten Beautiful Lessons For Growing Old Well

I’ve always welcomed birthdays, never quite understanding the dread some pe...

Research and technology

Technology To Better Manage Your Health And C...

The health and fitness industry is awash with gadgets and apps designed to...

Research and technology

New Study Proves The Positive Effect Of In Ho...

To date, there has been little research investigating the link between in h...

Matching to make home care personal and consi...

There is nothing more personal than your care and support and no space more...

Ita Buttrose - The benefits of exercise as we...

Every time I read reports that confirm the benefits of exercise as we grow...

Is It Time To Talk About Help In The Home For...

Christmas with my family is the one time of year we all come together, no m...

Home care packages

How to prepare for an ACAT assessment.

Even if you’re aware of the funding options available to you, there are man...

Helping older Australians tackle loneliness

“Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty”...

Caregiving Means Caring For You As Well.

The kind and loving commitment to being the primary caregiver for a loved o...

Government and policy

Charter of Aged Care Rights.

The Charter of Aged Care Rights is a document provided by the Commonwealth...

Ita Buttrose - Planning Is The Key To Growing...

All through our lives most of us think ahead. We have a plan for all the t...

Ita Buttrose - Every Senior Needs A Plan To H...

Growing older is a gift that should be never taken for granted. Sadly, no...

3 Ways To Gently Address Declining Mobility W...

Mobility is one of those things we take for granted. The sheer freedom of b...