News & Events

Heartwarming Display of Generosity Amid Virus Panic

on Friday, March 27, 2020

The local Greek Australian community has dug deep despite the current uncertain climate to make sure our elderly don’t get left behind. Fronditha Care’s biennial Radiothon went ahead on Saturday and Sunday 21-22 March at the aged care provider’s Mulgrave offices, raising $105,360 over the two days. 

COVID-19: Ryman Healthcare Residents Keep Busy at Home

on Thursday, March 26, 2020

COVID-19 has forced a hush to fall over Ryman Healthcare's Nellie Melba Retirement Village but behind apartment doors residents are finding new ways to keep busy.

Dementia Help Sheets to Navigate Coronavirus COVID-19

on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

In response to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, Dementia Australia has released four Help Sheets outlining tips for people living with dementia, carers, families and friends of people living with dementia, residential care providers and home care providers.

Families Send ‘Virtual Hugs’ to Loved Ones in Aged Care

on Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Not-for-profit aged care and community health provider, Benetas, has invited families and carers with loved ones in its residential aged care facilities to share messages of hope and love during this challenging time. 

Youngsters Display Caring in the Community Amidst the Coronavirus Chaos

on Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Compassion in the community is flourishing in many ways at the moment, and no more is it being acknowledged and witnessed than at Mercy Health’s MercyVille Hostel.

"Just calm down," says Jean, 105

on Monday, March 23, 2020

Jean Linehan of Resthaven Bellevue Heights, aged 105, knows all about resilience during times of crisis.

Born during the first world war in February 1915, Jean, along with thousands of older Australians, has lived through other global crises, including the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918, the Great Depression, several wars, epidemics such as SARS, swine and bird flu.

Carinity Enforcing Strict Coronavirus Control Measures

on Friday, March 20, 2020

Carinity CEO Jon Campbell has urged the community to assist with controlling the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) by adhering to Carinity’s strict virus control measures.

Mercy Health Celebrates What Makes Australia Special on Harmony Day

on Thursday, March 19, 2020

Staff and residents from Claremont’s ‘mini-United Nations’ at Mercy Place Mont Clare aged care home will come together to celebrate the dozens of different cultures that make it special as part of this year’s Harmony Day.

Aged Care Homes Currently on Lockdown

on Thursday, March 19, 2020

Two of Australia’s largest aged care providers have barred all visitors from their aged care homes in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Regis Aged Care and Estia Health have both implemented protocols to protect their vulnerable elderly residents, expanding on the government’s current guidelines.

Father & Son Take a Drive Down Memory Lane

on Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Rod Graydon reflects on cars and the influence of his father Bob, a resident at Maranatha Aged Care in Kallangur, Queensland.