News & Events

Age Is No Barrier to Friendship at Baptistcare William Carey Court

on Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Forming friendships with some of Busselton’s most senior residents has proved to be a rich learning experience for a group of 17-year-old Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys from the Clontarf Foundation. The eight boys who were in the South West for a Leadership Camp spent the day at Baptistcare William Carey Court Residential Care in Busselton undertaking voluntary maintenance work and playing bingo, chatting and sharing afternoon tea with some of the elderly residents.

St Luke’s Green Prepares For 2nd Birthday Celebration

on Tuesday, April 2, 2019

The air is buzzing with anticipation at St Luke’s Green as the vibrant retirement community in Woollongabba prepares for their 2nd birthday celebrations. Village Manager, Alison Fynes-Clinton said "For two years, St Luke’s Green has welcomed people into the beauty and warmth of our unique community. We’re excited to be joined by The Blenders on Saturday, the 13th of April for an inspiring performance to remember, held right at home in our Village."

Advance Care Planning Week 1-5 April 2019: Planning to live your life, your way, to the very end

on Monday, April 1, 2019

Less than 15% of Australians have a documented Advance Care Plan, despite the fact that 50% of people will be too unwell to make their own end-of-life decisions and 85% of people will die after chronic illness, not as a result of a sudden event.

Become a Dementia Friend this Neighbour Day, help combat loneliness

on Friday, March 29, 2019

On Neighbour Day, Sunday 31 March, Dementia Australia is calling for people to become a Dementia Friend and help combat social isolation and loneliness for people living with dementia, their families, and carers. 

Aged Care should be a priority, regardless of who wins

on Friday, March 29, 2019

With the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety underway, Benetas CEO, Sandra Hills OAM calls for the next Australian Government to make aged care a priority.

A Focus on Frailty

on Thursday, March 28, 2019

As increasing frailty is recognised as a key contributor to declining health, Resthaven and the University of Adelaide Geriatrics Training and Research with Aged Care Centre (GTRAC) are undertaking a collaborative research project that aims to improve the health of aged care residents by investigating how their health status changes over time.

McKenzie Aged Care Seabrook Recognised for Excellence in Aged Care

on Wednesday, March 27, 2019

McKenzie Aged Care Seabrook was recently presented with an Aged Care Excellence Award by local member for Petrie, Luke Howarth. Mr Howarth established these awards to celebrate and bring to light those aged care providers in the Petrie electorate that have dedicated staff members showing their residents outstanding care and respect.

Fronditha Care receives $20,000 to build truly versatile Community Centre

on Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Not-for-profit aged care provider Fronditha Care will be able to create a flexible and multi-use community centre in Melbourne’s south east, with the help of a $20,000 grant from the Federal Government. The funds will be used to purchase tables, chairs and TV screens and will be fitted in a way that they can be adaptable to the needs of different community groups.

A Bid to Have their First Waltz

on Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Aged care resident Brian Glover was struck down by a debilitating disease that stopped him from walking. However he set himself a goal to work with the therapist at aged care facility Bethanie Fields and do the bridal waltz with his wife on her 80th birthday last year, as a complete surprise to her.

Drummers Beat Their Way to Better Health

on Monday, March 25, 2019

Every Tuesday afternoon, the sound of drums drifts over the streets of Goolwa thanks to a music therapy trial that is reaping benefits for residents, staff and volunteers at ACH Group residential care home West Park.