This is a series of 10 factsheets that have been developed to raise awareness about different mental health issues among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The information in the factsheets was adapted from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Read more

This paper overviews the three concepts of social participation, their methods of measurement and their associations with health in older adults. We present a model of social participation that incorporates all three concepts of social participation and their effects Read more

This plan sets a 20-year vision for mental health and wellbeing in SA, focussing on state-wide strategic directions over the next five years. It is not only about mental illness, but aims to shift the focus to a whole-of-person, Read more

The CADDY Project – a Dementia Friendly Community initiative : supporting meaningful community participation for people living with memory loss The CADDY model was conceptualised by the local Dementia Action Group, a work group of the Positive Ageing Taskforce, Read more

An article about the benefits of volunteering.

This booklet is for older people who want to follow a healthy approach to ageing in their everyday lives. In Australia the number of people over 65 is growing quickly. Many people lead full and productive lives well into Read more

The Victorian Government provides information around the benefits of physical activity for seniors.

On this page you will find content on:

1. The physical decline of older age
2. Common myths
3. Other barriers to exercise
4. Benefits to the older body
5. Getting active

The Australian Government is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. This is one of our most important priorities.

The National Indigenous Australians Agency has an important role working across governments to Read more

Service providers are expected to adopt a wellness approach in their service delivery practices

This guide helps service providers understand the concepts and principles of wellness, reablement and restorative care approaches in services delivered under the Commonwealth Home Support Read more

Every brain changes with age, and mental function changes along with it. Mental decline is common, and it’s one of the most feared consequences of aging. But cognitive impairment is not inevitable. Here are 12 ways you can help maintain brain function.