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The unexpected perks of ageing
Like a fine wine
The 5 Test cricket moments we’ll never forget
Howzat for nostalgia!
Interesting Christmas facts unwrapped
Festive trivia for the chronically curious
New Year’s Eve for seniors
Low-stress, high-fun ways to ring in the new year
Interesting facts about the Melbourne Cup
Tales from the turf you didn’t see coming
Mental health in aged care
Why staying engaged at home matters
Inside 2025’s Victorian Seniors Festival in Melbourne
Party like it’s 1959
Happy International Day of Older Persons!
Or, as we like to call it, happy October 1st!
Finals fever at Acquaint
Your friendly guide to the AFL Finals series
What is live in care?
A clear guide to live-in home care in Melbourne
Celebrating Father’s Day for seniors in style
Not just another Sunday
Celebrating Aged Care Employee Day
A standing ovation for our unsung heroes
Keeping our elders warm in winter
No goosebumps, no problem
Happy Mother’s Day
A luxury gift guide for the woman who has absolutely everything
The hidden costs of ‘free’ aged care
What they don’t always tell you
The little black book of private aged care
7 reasons your business needs Acquaint
The role of personal carers in private aged care
Because elegance never retires
Happy Valentine’s Day
Why our relationship is not just a fling!
The changes to aged care
Private options to take the lead (naturally)
Hydration hacks for summer
Don’t sweat it
Things to do with the grandkids in Melbourne
(because boredom is beneath us)
New Year’s resolutions Acquaint style
No boring ‘eat healthier’ goals here
Melbourne’s best Christmas events for seniors
Deck the halls
The 12 days of Christmas with Acquaint
What your real true love gives to you
Host the ultimate Melbourne Cup soiree for seniors at home
We're off to the races
Happily ever after
How Acquaint can find your perfect match
Why Acquaint is Melbourne’s best choice for luxury private home care
Oh darling, of course we're the talk of the town
Doing Melbourne's Fashion Week with flair
How to bloom at Fashion Week
The good ol’ days
How Acquaint can bring your most cherished memories back to life
Snug as a bug in a rug
Helping seniors stay warm and well this winter
Home is where the heart is
The emotional benefits of at-home care
Exceptional home care for the high-net-worth elder
Acquaint is the Answer for Melbourne’s Elite
Staying social and sharp
It's all about the company you keep with Acquaint
The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker
Say hello to the Acquaint A-team
Your care, with flair - beyond basic home care services
How Acquaint goes beyond basic home care services
All aboard the SS Acquaint
The people you meet on a cruise
The live-in houseguest who never overstays their welcome
Live-in care with Acquaint
The matinee metamorphosis
Getting ready for the theatre with Acquaint
Livin’ la Vida Local
Acquaint’s elderly support services for a fulfilling life at home
There’s no place like (your) home
What we learned from the Wizard of Oz
Taking our bows as the best home care service provider
Why Acquaint is the best private, at-home aged care service in the biz
That lovin’ feeling
How we’d plan these iconic couples’ Valentine’s Day dates
What is overnight care?
A guide to overnight care for Melbourne’s elderly
Your coastal character
What your favourite beach holiday says about you
Healing at home after hospital
How to find the best after-hospital home care service
What is 24-hour care at home?
How to get it in Australia and how much it costs
Close, but no cigar
When is near enough not good enough?
Back yourself a winner
How to prepare for the races
Old dogs, new tricks
How Acquaint could help these popular pets of the past
Stereotypes that stick
Why we’re defending these retirement typecasts
Translating our clients' internet slang
What LOL means when you’re over 70
The talk of the town - private home care
Acquaint clients overheard
Acquaint's private book club
How we’d help these literary legends at home
Whistle while you whisk
Your recipe for home care success
Age (and beauty) before just beauty
Things only people over 70 can do
The best kind of 9 to 5
A day in the life of a Toorak matriarch
Back in my day
The things we no longer have to do
Let the good times (rock and) roll
Your parents’ playlist
How to sleep in style
Your new night-time routine
How we could help these silver screen stars at home
Would Logan Roy need someone to watch his back – literally and figuratively?
Private home care that's your way or the highway
We know how to do things right
Unforgivable social faux pas
The private home service guide to what not to do
Bridge with the girls: a how-to
If you ask us, these are the must-haves for any host worth toasting
Proper home service, down to the d’Affinois
What does it take to offer a service that’s as refined as you are?
Five tips for mental fitness
Here are five things that will help older people stay mentally fit.
Keeping it social for seniors
Here are a few good reasons to stay social
DIY or professional home care support?
What’s the difference?
Comparing home care companies
Want to make sure you are making the right decision?
Deciding on the right type of home care
Here are some options
New year, new you, new private care
It’s that time of the year when you look back and reminisce about all the good things about this year and think about your resolutions for the next
Planning to stay at home
Planning now for private home care will keep you in control
A private personal carer's view
We asked one of our carers, Michele, to let us know what she loves about Acquaint.
Our vision and values in action
It’s our vision to be a well-known and highly respected private at home care provider that helps our clients remain at home and make the most of their later years.
Beat the heat at home and away
Handy tips to avoid heat-related problems
An absolute stand out: a private home care client's view
In summary I would highly recommend Acquaint for people looking for quite simply the best private home care service in Melbourne
Private home care that’s the talk of the town
Why the Acquaint team are leaders in premium, passionate services
Continuity of care
Why it matters and how to get it right
How to take care of a person with dementia
How can I give them the best support without giving up everything else in my life?
Private palliative care Melbourne
Comfort, choice, and calm routines
Reducing hospital readmissions with proactive, personalised home care
Keeping people safe at home with the right help at the right time
How to talk to ageing parents about their future?
Starting sooner makes every conversation kinder
What to do when ageing parents refuse help?
Keep your parent in charge of their own decisions
How to care for ageing parents while raising your own family?
Caring for ageing parents while you raise children and handle work is a big shift
Leisure and lifestyle in aged care
Premium private care that protects routine and privacy
Luxury aged care in Melbourne
Premium care options for your family
Top 10 aged care providers in Melbourne
A clear Melbourne-focused short list
Compare home care package providers in Melbourne
Your parents deserve quality in-home care
Aged care for couples in Melbourne
Shared routines, quiet moments, and the simple comfort of a familiar partner
KPMG aged care report 2025
What it means for private home care in Melbourne
Support at Home reform
What premium private providers (and families) need to know
Aged care financial report
What the 2023–24 numbers say about resilience in private care
How much does private aged care at home really cost in Melbourne?
Control the full cost and keep Mum or Dad safe and comfortable at home