News & Events

Bishop Officially Opens Mercy Place Ballarat

on Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Bishop of Ballarat Most Rev Paul Bird CSsR officially opened and blessed Mercy Place Ballarat on Tuesday 25 September 2018. 

$56 Million Retirement Community to Open in Penrith

on Thursday, September 27, 2018

A new $56 million state-of-the-art, retirement community is on schedule to open in Penrith early in 2019.

Taking A Trip Down Memory Lane As Lives Are Celebrated

on Thursday, September 27, 2018

International Day of Older Persons on Monday 1 October will be a special time for residents at Mercy Place Mandurah.

There’s No Place Like Home

on Tuesday, September 25, 2018

It’s hard to believe anyone could be grateful for having a stroke. But Colleen Fagan is. Without it, she would never have learned about Home Care Packages (HCPs), which have allowed her and her mother, Lorna, to remain living together in their Moama home. 

Aged Care Complaints Commissioner Reports Increase in Complaints Received

on Monday, September 24, 2018

The past year has seen a 23 per cent increase in the number of complaints received by the Aged Care Complaints Commissioner.

Tower Property Assists Family with Securing RAD Payment for Aged Care Transition

on Friday, September 21, 2018

One of the most critical factors when making the transition into residential aged care, is funding the Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD), which often requires the sale of the family home. Tower Property recently managed the sale of a unit in Clayton South VIC for just this reason.

Catholic Healthcare Wins 2018 Quality Pastoral & Spiritual Care Practice Award

on Thursday, September 20, 2018

Catholic Healthcare was the proud winner of the Meaningful Ageing Australia 2018 Quality Pastoral & Spiritual Care Practice Award last night at a ceremony held at Melbourne Town Hall.

What to do with an Aged Care Royal Commission

on Thursday, September 20, 2018

Braemar CEO Wayne Belcher OAM has decades of experience in the Aged Care Industry, having held leadership positions at both Silverchain, Baptistcare and Bethanie. Following the Morrison Government’s call for a Royal Commission into Aged Care, Mr. Belcher has shared his views.

Hon. Kevin Andrews Opens New Luxury Aged Care Wing at Menarock Life Willowbrae Templestowe

on Wednesday, September 19, 2018

On 18 August 2018, the Hon. Kevin Andrews MP officially opened the new Menarock Life 16 bed luxury addition to its Willowbrae home in Templestowe VIC.

BlueCross Box Hill Opens its Doors to Public

on Wednesday, September 19, 2018

The newest aged care residence in Box Hill is opening in October, and the public got to see it first hand on Saturday 22 September 2018.