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Residential Aged Care

How to prepare for an aged care interview (plus common questions and answers)

Succeeding at job interviews is a skill. Read tips on how to prepare for an aged care interview, plu ...

Respite & Carer Support

Respite care services: helping carers take a break

Caring for a loved one is rewarding, but respite breaks for carers are key. Learn more about respit ...

Wellbeing

Food for a good mood: 10 foods to eat

Did you know that there is mounting evidence to suggest that what we eat can affect our brain functi ...

Residential Aged Care

10 ways to make your home dementia-friendly

Learn how the physical environment can be improved to support people living with dementia, whether i ...

General Health

Here’s what happens if you neglect your physical health

Staying fit can be hard sometimes, but we've got plenty of simple tips to help keep you active. ...

Home Care

How positive relationships can benefit older Australians

Positive relationships are beneficial to our lives, creating a sense of security and helping to ward ...

The Good Life magazine​

Looking for a good read while having your coffee or cup of tea? Check out the latest edition of The
Good Life magazine, or view our previous issues.

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Residential Aged Care

How to prepare for an aged care interview (plus common questions and answers)

Succeeding at job interviews is a skill. Read tips on how to prepare for an aged care interview, plu ...

Healthy Living

Caring for your alstroemerias (princess lillies)

The alstroemerias, commonly known as Peruvian lily, princess lily or lily of the Inca, are popular a ...

Wellbeing

10 benefits of exercise for mental health

We all know that exercise is important for our physical wellbeing, but have you considered the benef ...

Residential Aged Care

What is aged care and 5 signs it’s time to consider it

This guide breaks down some of the key aged care services offered and looks at some of the signs tha ...

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 ...

Dementia

What is vascular dementia?

In this article we look at vascular dementia, its symptoms and treatment options available. ...

Healthy Living

Summer safety: Tips for seniors

We can’t control the weather but we can take practical steps to staying cool, safe and hydrated du ...

Healthy Living

6 Fun Things to Do in Retirement

Whether you’re about to retire, have just retired, or it’s been a few years since you did, it ca ...

Residential Aged Care

11 benefits of working in aged care

Working in aged care is one of the most rewarding career paths in the health care sector. ...

Giving Back

The power of volunteering

To celebrate National Volunteer Week 2018 (21-27 May) IRT recognised its volunteers by launching an ...

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Services & Support

Services & Support

At IRT, we're here to help guide you no matter your journey. Find handy tips and information to help ...

Mind, Body & Wellbeing

Mind, Body & Wellbeing

Understand what makes for optimum physical and mental health and the simple steps you can take to li ...

Health

Health

Learn about some of the common health concerns affecting older Australians and discover insights tha ...

Our Community

Our Community

Get to know our neighbourhood, from resident stories and industry updates to volunteering and commun ...

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