The reality is, most older Australians want to stay at home for as long as possible. They often fear the loss of independence and ability, leading them to hide signs of struggle, including falls or difficulties they are experiencing.

With the holiday season fast approaching and family gatherings just around the corner, it is the perfect time to check in on our aging loved ones. For many of us, this might be the first time we’ve seen a parent or relative in a while, offering a valuable chance to spot signs that they might need some extra help.

Our December episode of Conversations with G&G provides a crucial guide on how to recognise when an ageing family member or friend might need some extra help and how to approach those sensitive conversations.

In this compassionate and informed episode, special co-host, qualified Counselor Danni Synot, dives into the critical difference between positive stress (eustress) and destructive, prolonged stress that can lead to debilitating anxiety.

In care work, purpose isn’t just a personal value — it’s a professional strength. In her conversation with Giselle and Giovanni Siano, Danni Synot shared how clarity of purpose transforms both the experience of caring and the quality of care itself.

When you spend your days caring for others, it’s easy to lose sight of who you are. In part two of Conversations with G&G’s chat with Danni Synot, she shared a simple but powerful exercise to help carers reconnect with themselves and rediscover joy.

In this episode of Conversations with G&G, hosts Giselle and Giovanni Siano sit down with coach and author Danni Synot to explore the importance of meaning and purpose in caregiving — and how self-discovery helps carers reconnect with themselves.

The Support at Home reforms will reshape aged care for families and caregivers. Learn about funding, assessments, and the no worse off principle.

 Learn how the Support at Home reforms will reshape aged care in Australia with new funding, eight care levels, and simplified assessments.

Learn how the Support at Home reforms will reshape aged care in Australia with new funding, eight care levels, and simplified assessments.

When we think of joint pain, we often jump straight to wear-and-tear, arthritis, or tissue damage. But as Meghan reminded us in a recent discussion, pain is far more complex—and personal—than we might assume. It’s not just about what's visible on an X-ray.

Caring for someone living with chronic pain, whether due to arthritis, injury, or age-related conditions, can be both deeply rewarding and incredibly challenging…

In our latest podcast episode, we sat down with Meghan, an experienced pain physiotherapist who works closely with people living with arthritis and persistent pain. What unfolded was a deep, insightful conversation that challenged traditional approaches to pain and offered practical tools for those looking to live well despite it.

As we age, staying steady on our feet becomes more important than ever — and one of the best ways to prevent falls and injuries is through building and maintaining muscle strength. In a recent episode of our podcast, we sat down with Tim Leposa, a personal trainer and founder of FitForLiving, to discuss why strength matters and how older adults can build it safely.

As we age, staying steady on our feet becomes more important than ever — and one of the best ways to prevent falls and injuries is through building and maintaining muscle strength. In a recent episode of our podcast, we sat down with Tim Leposa, a personal trainer and founder of FitForLiving, to discuss why strength matters and how older adults can build it safely.