Get Connected

By National Seniors Australia

National Seniors reads out loud a selection of articles from our weekly Connect email newsletter and our other newsletters. You will hear stories about our advocacy work for older Australians, along w... more

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How many episodes does Get Connected have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.

Get Connected episodes:

February 23, 202323 February - Don't lose your money donating to a fake appeal
This week on Get Connected, National Seniors Australia’s Jim Cantwell reads out loud stories from the 23/02/23 Connect newsletter:
Don't lose your money donating to a fake appeal

Bruce Willis diagnosed with ‘cruel’ dementia

How to keep your senior dog healthy and happy
If you found value in the news stories presented, there is more information about National Seniors Australia on our website at www.nationalseniors.com.au
There you can find more news stories like these, along with information about our advocacy work for older Australians and about the value of becoming a member of National Seniors Australia.
...more
13min
February 16, 202316 February - Sleep, sharing, and sentience
This week on Get Connected, National Seniors Australia’s Jim Cantwell reads out loud stories from the 16/02/23 Connect newsletter:
Getting a good night's sleep

Put safety first when sharing a home

Is artificial intelligence taking over the world?
If you found value in the news stories presented, there is more information about National Seniors Australia on our website at www.nationalseniors.com.au
There you can find more news stories like these, along with information about our advocacy work for older Australians and about the value of becoming a member of National Seniors Australia.
...more
14min
February 09, 202309 February - The new plan to help boost seniors income and to counter loneliness
This week on Get Connected, National Seniors Australia’s Jim Cantwell reads out loud stories from the 09/02/23 Connect newsletter:
Lodgers plan may boost seniors’ income – and counter loneliness

Are you getting the preventive health care you need?

Some like it hot, but baristas disagree
If you found value in the news stories presented, there is more information about National Seniors Australia on our website at www.nationalseniors.com.au
There you can find more news stories like these, along with information about our advocacy work for older Australians and about the value of becoming a member of National Seniors Australia.
...more
11min
February 02, 202302 February - The need to better respect senior intimacy
This week on Get Connected, National Seniors Australia’s Jim Cantwell reads out loud stories from the 02/02/23 Connect newsletter:
The Australian of The Year was awarded to Professor Tom Calma AO

The need to better respect senior intimacy

The government scheme you have never heard about
If you found value in the news stories presented, there is more information about National Seniors Australia on our website at www.nationalseniors.com.au
There you can find more news stories like these, along with information about our advocacy work for older Australians and about the value of becoming a member of National Seniors Australia.
...more
14min
January 25, 202325 January - GPs hold line on bulk billing
This week on Get Connected, National Seniors Australia’s Jim Cantwell reads out loud stories from the 25/01/23 Connect newsletter:
GPs hold line on bulk billing

Australia's top brands revealed

Why you must keep your pets cool during summer.
If you found value in the news stories presented, there is more information about National Seniors Australia on our website at www.nationalseniors.com.au
There you can find more news stories like these, along with information about our advocacy work for older Australians and about the value of becoming a member of National Seniors Australia.
...more
13min
January 19, 202319 January 2023 - The Great Unretirement
This week on Get Connected, National Seniors Australia’s Jim Cantwell reads out loud stories from the 19/01/23 Connect newsletter:
The great unretirement

Professor John McCallum announces his own retirement

New research tells us it is okay to be chipper eating potatoes
If you found value in the news stories presented, there is more information about National Seniors Australia on our website at www.nationalseniors.com.au
There you can find more news stories like these, along with information about our advocacy work for older Australians and about the value of becoming a member of National Seniors Australia.
...more
14min
January 12, 202312 January 2023 - House sales and the Aged Pension
This week on Get Connected, National Seniors Australia’s Jim Cantwell reads out loud stories from the 12/01/23 Connect newsletter:
House sales and the Aged Pension

Bite-sized exercise the key to improved health for seniors

The last days of the neighbourhood bowlo?
If you found value in the news stories presented, there is more information about National Seniors Australia on our website at www.nationalseniors.com.au
There you can find more news stories like these, along with information about our advocacy work for older Australians and about the value of becoming a member of National Seniors Australia.
...more
13min
December 15, 2022Get Connected - 15 December 2022
This week on Get Connected, National Seniors Australia’s Jim Cantwell reads out loud stories from the 15/12/22 Connect newsletter:
2022 was a year of success - now it is time to look forward

Did you know you can get sick from gardening?

Assistance dogs are not pets
If you found value in the news stories presented, there is more information about National Seniors Australia on our website at www.nationalseniors.com.au
There you can find more news stories like these, along with information about our advocacy work for older Australians and about the value of becoming a member of National Seniors Australia.
...more
14min
December 08, 202208 December 2022: Seniors call for reforms
This week on Get Connected, National Seniors Australia’s Jim Cantwell reads out loud stories from the 08/12/22 Connect newsletter:
Seniors call for reforms

Your heart and COVID-19

The working holiday reinvents the humble caravan
If you found value in the news stories presented, there is more information about National Seniors Australia on our website at www.nationalseniors.com.au
There you can find more news stories like these, along with information about our advocacy work for older Australians and about the value of becoming a member of National Seniors Australia.
...more
13min
November 24, 202224 November 2022: Retirement villages - are they right for you?
This week on Get Connected, National Seniors Australia’s Jim Cantwell reads out loud stories from the 24/11/22 Connect newsletter:
Retirement villages - are they right for you?

Top cyber security breaches target seniors’ privacy

Retirement is about more than money. But money sure helps

Changes to stop home care overcharging
If you found value in the news stories presented, there is more information about National Seniors Australia on our website at www.nationalseniors.com.au
There you can find more news stories like these, along with information about our advocacy work for older Australians and about the value of becoming a member of National Seniors Australia.
...more
18min

FAQs about Get Connected:

How many episodes does Get Connected have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.