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Discover how Thin Green Line, an Australian Unity Foundation partner, is boosting the confidence and leadership skills of female Indigenous rangers.

Our parents can get set in their ways, but staying healthy is the key to better quality of life as they get older. Our experts share how we can help ageing parents manage their health.

From recognising the warning signs to knowing what to do after a diagnosis, Professor Peter Gonski helps us understand dementia, and shares advice on how to help our parents stay independent for longer.

It might not be easy to talk to your aging parents about planning for a serious illness or a medical crisis, but it’s a conversation you need to have. Our experts offer some practical steps to kick-start the process.

Loneliness has a mental and physical impact on our wellbeing—and, unfortunately, can become more common as we age. Our experts explain how you can help your parents build a sense of connection.

It may be tough to talk to your parents about how they'll fund their care and accommodation as they age, but it's an important factor in their post-retirement financial planning.

Suggesting to your parents that they might need some in-home help can be a minefield. Our experts discuss how to broach the topic, and share some of the support that's available.

There are 30,000 young people aged 12 to 24 currently homeless in Australia. Discover how Lighthouse Foundation, an Australian Unity Foundation partner, is transforming the lives of Australian children experiencing homelessness.