For those in residential aged care and their families, the pandemic has been an expecially difficult time. With lives lost and continuing fears about the health and welfare of loved ones, vaccination has been an important tool to keep everyone safe. We hear from experts in the field of aged care and stories from those affected. Plus how watching the Olympics can help us get moving.

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Folge vom 04.08.2021Aged care home experiences during COVID-19 outbreaks
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Folge vom 03.08.2021Vaccines and childrenFrom next Monday, children aged 12 to 15 with underlying health conditions, and Indigenous children, will be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine. Is this the way forward, if we're trying to achieve herd immunity, and avoid more lockdowns?
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Folge vom 02.08.2021Making home ownership a reality for young peopleThe property market has soared to new heights during the pandemic, which is having a negative impact on some young people who are seeking to buy their first home. Others are going down a different path. Listeners and experts share their thoughts on how the over-heated housing market is affecting the investment aspirations of young people.
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Folge vom 30.07.2021Information overload in a crisis and a surprise party with a twistWith new rules and restrictions being released daily, it can be tough to stay on top of new information during the pandemic. Is there a way to manage your stress, while staying abreast of what's happening? Plus, painting with AI and planning for a surprise party you aren't invited to.