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

"We are living longer. This is a good thing" - 2018 Federal Budget Aged Care Update

As anticipated, last night's Federal budget delivered a welcome focus on th...

The upside to a downsize

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

Understanding government funding of home care.

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

The power of friendship.

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

The importance of fitness as we age.

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

Technology To Better Manage Your Health And Care.

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

Reflections on 2018, a vision for 2019.

As I approach my 44th Christmas (yep, I am admitting my age) I am reflectin...

New Study Proves The Positive Effect Of In Home Care.

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

Matching to make home care personal and consistent.

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

Five Good Friends Ambassador Ita Buttrose AO OBE Wins Gold At MACA Media Awards

The MACA (Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing)] Media Awards seek to cha...

Ita Buttrose - The benefits of exercise as we grow older

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

Ita Buttrose - Planning Is The Key To Growing Older Successfully

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

How to prepare for an ACAT assessment.

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

How Pets Can Help Us As We Grow Older.

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

Congratulations To Five Good Friends Ambassador Ita Buttrose AO OBE On Honorary Doctorate.

Five Good Friends is proud to congratulate our ambassador Ita Buttrose AO O...

20,000 Additional Home Care Packages Expected From Federal Budget

Multiple media outlets are reporting that the 2018 Federal Budget will incl...