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What’s it like for older people now the hard yards of lockdown in Queensland appear done?

We followed up with people we spoke with in March and April to see how they’ve fared during the lockdown in Queensland. Now that restrictions are eased, listen and watch as Helen, Jim, Anne and Loody reflect on their experiences to date. Thanks again to Health Consumers Queensland and Brisbane North PHN for collaborating and …

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Leon’s Gift – crowdfunding for creative older people

When musician Luke Escombe stopped to pick up a hitchhiker just outside Bridgetown, WA in November 2016, he could never have dreamed that it would be the start of a life-changing friendship. The stranger who climbed into his car was wearing motorcycle leathers and sporting a wispy, tobacco-stained beard. He introduced himself as Leon. They …

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Co-designing health services with older people

We recently undertook a codesign workshop with the Health Alliance in Brisbane North. Close to 100 health professionals, allied health workers, community workers, older people and carers came together to focus on actions to improve the lives of older people. The energy on the day was fantastics, with participants powering through 4 hours of activities …

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