Home Care

How to choose a home care provider & what to consider | IRT

This article explores the key things to consider when trying to decide which home care provider is b ...

Home Care

Guardian Angels in Home Care: The Heartfelt Story of Terry and Lynn

Terence and Lynn O'Brien have lived at IRT Kangara Waters Retirement Village for over 13 years. They ...

Resident Stories

IRT Home Care: a neighbour when Jo and Shirley need

We caught up with Jo Gibson, the daughter of IRT Home Care client Shirley Pilgrim, to learn more abo ...

Wellbeing

How positive relationships can benefit older Australians

Learn all about the importance of connection for older adults and how meaningful relationships suppo ...

Resident Stories

Our IRT Home Care customers are our best advocates

We caught up with IRT Home Care customer and IRT Braeside resident Pat Fry, Customer Relationship Ma ...

Residential Aged Care

10 benefits of studying an aged care course

Learn about the benefits of studying an aged care course, from getting job-ready to government-subsi ...

Home Care

Home Care Package funds: what can they be used for?

A Home Care Package is a coordinated package of care and services to help you to live independently ...

Home Care

Signs it’s time to apply for (or upgrade) your home care package

In this article we explore the signs which might indicate it's time to apply for or upgrade home car ...

Home Care

How to get home care: everything you need to know

Home care can involve a range of services that help older Australians to remain living independently ...

Home Care

How to decide: retirement living, home care or residential aged care?

There’s no doubt when it comes time to find a retirement village or aged care service that suits y ...

Home Care

Art therapy inspires home care customers

Art therapy at IRT Peakhurst has helped a group of home care customers discover hidden talents and f ...

Home Care

Kinship and culture key to home care

Robert Reynolds is receiving home care tailored to the needs of Indigenous people as part of Age Mat ...

Home Care

How can self-funded home care help me?

Navigating the complex home care system can be tricky and, at times, confusing. Applying for a gover ...

General Health

Ageing in Place: what does it mean?

Ageing in place refers to continuing to live in the community, with some level of independence, rath ...

Residential Aged Care

What is My Aged Care?

My Aged Care can help you navigate the aged care process and find the right type of care for yoursel ...

Home Care

What is the difference between CHSP and Home Care Packages?

If you’re interested in getting some home care, you’ve likely heard of the terms ‘Home Care Pa ...

Services & Support

The top 10 benefits of home care services

Getting help in the home from a qualified and skilled provider like IRT is easy once you’ve made t ...

Home Care

Home Care Package: What is it?

Home care is a great way for older Australians to receive assistance with day-to-day activities, as ...

Home Care

Home care customers getting creative at IRT Peakhurst

Home Care customers are getting creative at IRT Peakhurst The art therapy class is proving a hit It' ...