ACSWA is pleased to announce the finalists of 2012 ACSWA Excellence in Care Awards. Some categories had so many excellent candidates that up to five nominees were made finalists. Find out who some of the finalist candidates are.

According to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), an estimated 1,432 younger people with disability have been helped in the past 5 years by a program aimed at reducing the number of people with disability aged under 65 who live in residential aged care.

Seniors who live in suburbs within the Town of Victoria Park can access plenty of services to socialise, get fit and to access other helpful initiatives, just for seniors. Visit the Town of Victoria Park's website or follow this link for more information on making the most of being a resident in this part of Perth.

Do you work with people with dementia? Learn and share the 'Spark of Life' Approach secret. CommunityWest will be hosting a special training event on 27 June at Technology Park Function Centre, Bentley for HACC and non-HACC providers. Find out more about this award-winning program that will change the way you work with clients living with dementia.

The Australian Government has flagged some changes to encourage the economic potential of seniors in the workplace as both employees and volunteers. Key among these changes is $10 million on the new 'Jobs Bonus' to help keep older Australians in the workforce. Find out about more of these positive changes.