Careless

In the winter edition of Older Tenants Voice we told you about the film Careless premiering at the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF).

We’re so excited to let you know that this film, featuring HAAG’s Mornington care finder worker Hanh Vu and her client Beverly, has had a cinematic release!

This funny, moving documentary follows older people’s fight to grow old their way – in a country where ageing has become a business.

See upcoming screenings at flicks.com.au/movie/careless-2025/

What people are saying about Careless:

IMDb

‘A funny, moving fight to grow old your way, in a world where ageing has become a business, and home is worth fighting for.’

The Scoop: Careless Reveals The Truth About Ageing November 29, 2025 James Murphy

‘The film premiered at the 2025 Melbourne International Film Festival where it won the Audience Award. It lands with humour, anger and something more tender; a reminder that ageing is not a future abstraction. It is all of us, sooner than we think.

‘There’s a clear message: older Australians want independence, choice, connection, and the ability to age in place. They are not getting it. Yet Thomson doesn’t fall into despair. She shows families, neighbours and care navigators who do get it right. Careless understands the power of local community and intergenerational connection: dancing, cooking, learning and living together is the antidote to isolation.’

Hello Leaders: New documentary ‘Careless’ probes the impact of privatisation on Australian aged care

‘Careless is both a heartfelt tribute to the humanity of older Australians and a bold critique of a system that too often puts profits before people. With its blend of personal storytelling, wry humour, and incisive commentary, the documentary promises to be a powerful catalyst for reflection and reform.’ –