News & Events Archive

Support at Home: What you need to know

The Support at Home program is the biggest change to in-home care in more than a decade. While it promises simpler and fairer access, it’s important to understand how it may affect you.

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mecwacare welcomes the Government announcement of additional Home Care Packages

An important first step in addressing the undersupply of in-home care, helping older Australians live safely and independently for longer.

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Supporting Our Rural Communities – Free movie screening: Just a Farmer

On Aged Care Employee Day 2024, we celebrate the incredible impact our mecwacare team members have on the lives of those we serve.

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Celebrating Aged Care Employee Day 2025

On Aged Care Employee Day, we are proud to celebrate our team of more than 3,900 people who bring compassion, care and commitment to their work every day.

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Respect, safety and action: Protecting older Australians from abuse

At mecwacare, we stand with our community to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – a global call to end the abuse, neglect and mistreatment of older people.

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Understanding the New Support at Home program

The Australian Government is introducing the new Support at Home program from 1 November 2025. This will replace Home Care Packages (HCP) and Short-Term Restorative Care.

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Celebrating our volunteers

In celebration of National Volunteer Week 2024, mecwacare hosted a heartfelt Volunteer Appreciation Morning Tea at the prestigious Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club on Tuesday the 21st of May.

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Mother’s Day Celebrations 2025

The lead-up to Mother’s Day has been full of festivities across our aged care homes, with residents and loved ones coming together to celebrate.

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International Nurses Day 2025

On International Nurses Day, Anne McCormack, CEO of mecwacare, reflects on the vital role of nurses in aged care and the importance of supporting their wellbeing.

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ANZAC Day at our aged care homes

On ANZAC Day, we honour those who served and remember the courage, sacrifice and bonds that live on.

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O’Mara House Connecting Community Mother’s Day Market

Enjoy an afternoon of live music, food, and entertainment for the whole family at our Mother's Day Market!

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Budget response – mecwacare welcomes aged care funding, calls for clarity and bipartisan support

View mecwacare's response to the government’s aged care funding and reform commitments.

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