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The unexpected perks of ageing

Like a fine wine

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The 5 Test cricket moments we’ll never forget

Howzat for nostalgia!

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Interesting Christmas facts unwrapped

Festive trivia for the chronically curious

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New Year’s Eve for seniors

Low-stress, high-fun ways to ring in the new year

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Interesting facts about the Melbourne Cup

Tales from the turf you didn’t see coming

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Mental health in aged care

Why staying engaged at home matters

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Inside 2025’s Victorian Seniors Festival in Melbourne

Party like it’s 1959

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Happy International Day of Older Persons!

Or, as we like to call it, happy October 1st!

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Finals fever at Acquaint

Your friendly guide to the AFL Finals series

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What is live in care?

A clear guide to live-in home care in Melbourne

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Celebrating Father’s Day for seniors in style

Not just another Sunday

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Celebrating Aged Care Employee Day

A standing ovation for our unsung heroes

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Keeping our elders warm in winter

No goosebumps, no problem

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Happy Mother’s Day

A luxury gift guide for the woman who has absolutely everything

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The hidden costs of ‘free’ aged care

What they don’t always tell you

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The little black book of private aged care

7 reasons your business needs Acquaint

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The role of personal carers in private aged care

Because elegance never retires

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Why our relationship is not just a fling!

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The changes to aged care

Private options to take the lead (naturally)

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Hydration hacks for summer

Don’t sweat it

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Things to do with the grandkids in Melbourne

(because boredom is beneath us)

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New Year’s resolutions Acquaint style

No boring ‘eat healthier’ goals here

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Melbourne’s best Christmas events for seniors

Deck the halls

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The 12 days of Christmas with Acquaint

What your real true love gives to you

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Host the ultimate Melbourne Cup soiree for seniors at home

We're off to the races

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Happily ever after

How Acquaint can find your perfect match

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Why Acquaint is Melbourne’s best choice for luxury private home care

Oh darling, of course we're the talk of the town

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Doing Melbourne's Fashion Week with flair

How to bloom at Fashion Week

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The good ol’ days

How Acquaint can bring your most cherished memories back to life

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Snug as a bug in a rug

Helping seniors stay warm and well this winter

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Home is where the heart is

The emotional benefits of at-home care

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Exceptional home care for the high-net-worth elder

Acquaint is the Answer for Melbourne’s Elite

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Staying social and sharp

It's all about the company you keep with Acquaint

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The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker

Say hello to the Acquaint A-team

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Your care, with flair - beyond basic home care services

How Acquaint goes beyond basic home care services

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All aboard the SS Acquaint

The people you meet on a cruise

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The live-in houseguest who never overstays their welcome

Live-in care with Acquaint

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The matinee metamorphosis

Getting ready for the theatre with Acquaint

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Livin’ la Vida Local

Acquaint’s elderly support services for a fulfilling life at home

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There’s no place like (your) home

What we learned from the Wizard of Oz

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Taking our bows as the best home care service provider

Why Acquaint is the best private, at-home aged care service in the biz

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That lovin’ feeling

How we’d plan these iconic couples’ Valentine’s Day dates

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What is overnight care?

A guide to overnight care for Melbourne’s elderly

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Your coastal character

What your favourite beach holiday says about you

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Healing at home after hospital

How to find the best after-hospital home care service

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What is 24-hour care at home?

How to get it in Australia and how much it costs

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Close, but no cigar

When is near enough not good enough?

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Back yourself a winner

How to prepare for the races

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Old dogs, new tricks

How Acquaint could help these popular pets of the past

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Stereotypes that stick

Why we’re defending these retirement typecasts

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Translating our clients' internet slang

What LOL means when you’re over 70

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The talk of the town - private home care

Acquaint clients overheard

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Acquaint's private book club

How we’d help these literary legends at home

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Whistle while you whisk

Your recipe for home care success

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Age (and beauty) before just beauty

Things only people over 70 can do

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The best kind of 9 to 5

A day in the life of a Toorak matriarch

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Back in my day

The things we no longer have to do

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Let the good times (rock and) roll

Your parents’ playlist

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How to sleep in style

Your new night-time routine

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How we could help these silver screen stars at home

Would Logan Roy need someone to watch his back – literally and figuratively?

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Private home care that's your way or the highway

We know how to do things right

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Unforgivable social faux pas

The private home service guide to what not to do

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Bridge with the girls: a how-to

If you ask us, these are the must-haves for any host worth toasting

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Proper home service, down to the d’Affinois

What does it take to offer a service that’s as refined as you are?

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Five tips for mental fitness

Here are five things that will help older people stay mentally fit.

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Keeping it social for seniors

Here are a few good reasons to stay social

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DIY or professional home care support?

What’s the difference?

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Comparing home care companies

Want to make sure you are making the right decision?

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Deciding on the right type of home care

Here are some options

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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

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Planning to stay at home

Planning now for private home care will keep you in control

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A private personal carer's view

We asked one of our carers, Michele, to let us know what she loves about Acquaint.

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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.

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Beat the heat at home and away

Handy tips to avoid heat-related problems

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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

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Private home care that’s the talk of the town

Why the Acquaint team are leaders in premium, passionate services

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Continuity of care

Continuity of care

Why it matters and how to get it right

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How to take care of a person with dementia

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?

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Private palliative care melbourne

Private palliative care Melbourne

Comfort, choice, and calm routines

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Reducing hospital readmissions with home care

Reducing hospital readmissions with proactive, personalised home care

Keeping people safe at home with the right help at the right time

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How to talk to ageing parents about their future

How to talk to ageing parents about their future?

Starting sooner makes every conversation kinder

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What to do when ageing parents refuse help

What to do when ageing parents refuse help?

Keep your parent in charge of their own decisions

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How to care for ageing parents while raising your own family

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

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Leisure and lifestyle in aged care

Leisure and lifestyle in aged care

Premium private care that protects routine and privacy

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Luxury aged care in Melbourne

Premium care options for your family

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Top aged care providers melbourne

Top 10 aged care providers in Melbourne

A clear Melbourne-focused short list

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Compare home care package providers

Compare home care package providers in Melbourne

Your parents deserve quality in-home care

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Aged care for couples melbourne

Aged care for couples in Melbourne

Shared routines, quiet moments, and the simple comfort of a familiar partner

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KPMG aged care report 2025

What it means for private home care in Melbourne

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Support at Home reform

What premium private providers (and families) need to know

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Aged care financial report

What the 2023–24 numbers say about resilience in private care

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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

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