Stories from when life hits home

After his mother passed away, Daniel, as executor, became responsible for managing her estate. Alongside his own grief, he was trying to support family, understand his legal duties and prepare a home filled with memories for sale. The emotional and ...

David and Rose Ann had built a lifetime in their family home. But with the children grown, David’s health changing and the property becoming harder to manage, they knew it was time to think seriously about downsizing — even though ...

Gordon had lived independently for many years, supported by neighbours and care workers. After repeated falls, it became clear he could no longer safely return home. With no family to manage the transition, his support network needed a trusted way ...

Charlotte was helping her mother move into aged care while trying to manage her own life, family and responsibilities. The home needed sorting, preparing and selling, but the emotional and practical load had become too much for one person to ...

Charlie had lost his wife and wanted to remain in the home he knew. But as he became less able to manage alone, an accidental house fire made it clear that home was no longer the safe place it once ...

Barbara had always been independent. Then a fall changed everything. After breaking her hip, she could no longer safely return home, leaving her family to make urgent decisions about care, belongings, aged care costs and the future of the home. ...