Case Study: NCAT rules that Ageing and Disability Commissioner can make Guardianship Applications
A recent law case has ruled that a staff member of the Ageing and Disability
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Client Information Sheet: Agreements for Residential Aged Care
What is an agreement for residential aged care? Once you have accepted a place at
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The impact of COVID-19 on aged care
Here’s our summary of some of the latest information and developments in relation to aged
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Negligence Action against Aged Care Facilities
An available action against aged care facilities for the aggrieved resident or their family is
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Accommodation options available to Australians looking to retire
Granny flats, retirement villages and manufactured home parks are just some of the accommodation options
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10 things to consider when choosing a retirement village
Choosing a retirement village is a big decision. There are 10 things to think about
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Making an Aged Care Complaint
Do we have – as some suggest – an aged care “crisis”? [1] We hear and
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Sepsis on the rise
Sepsis is on the rise. There are three times as many cases of sepsis and
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What is an Enduring Guardian?
An enduring guardian is someone you appoint, at a time when you have capacity, to
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Focus needed on the critical issue of quality of care for older Australians
The royal commission into aged care announced by the prime minister on Sunday is long
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Enduring Power of Attorney: How Do I Choose The Best Person For The Job?
An Enduring Power Of Attorney is a document that enables you to appoint a person
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Enduring Power of Attorney
An Enduring Power Of Attorney is a document that enables you to appoint a person
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What is Financial Elder Abuse?
The financial elder abuse often occurs within families and may go unreported and unaddressed, yet
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What is Elder Mediation?
Elder Mediation involves mediators who specialise in resolving issues faced by seniors in areas such
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Elder Abuse
Catherine Henry Lawyers specialise in resolving disputes arising out of complex situations of elder abuse
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Advance Care Directive
A time may come when you are unable to make decisions regarding your health care
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Family disputes and mediation
Catherine Henry Lawyers offers a targeted and specialised service in mediating and resolving family disputes,
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Buying into a manufactured home park
Essential information for anyone contemplating buying into a manufactured home park A land lease community,
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Granny Flat Arrangements: what you need to know
When we talk about “granny flat” arrangements, many people will picture a small structure being
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Retirement Villages: tips for contract review
A retirement village is an option you may consider as you get older. There are
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Why have an Advance Care Directive
Advance Care Directives are often overlooked, but no less important than other estate planning documents.
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Guardianship, Power of Attorney and Advance Care Directives
What is the difference between a Guardian and a Power of Attorney? A Guardian is
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When things go wrong: Elder Abuse / Residential Care Issues
What is elder abuse? Elder abuse is any physical, sexual, verbal, psychological, or financial abuse
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