News & Events

ANZAC Day Connects 90-year-old Resident in Comradery

on Tuesday, April 24, 2018

ANZAC Day is an important day for many Australians, but every year it is particularly important for 90year-old veteran and Mercy Place Parkville resident, Jenny O’Neill. 

‘Gnome’ More Funny Business!

on Tuesday, April 24, 2018

When Resthaven Westbourne Park resident, Mrs Weronika McMerrick, saw that the site garden gnomes were looking a little tired, she decided to do something about it.

Auschwitz Survivor Moved by Anzac Day Honour

on Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Anzac Day means different things to different people. Frank Smolen, who turns 100 in October, survived Auschwitz. When Nazi Germany occupied his country, Frank joined the Polish Resistance. He spent about three years in this infamous concentration camp after the Gestapo discovered his allegiance to the resistance.

Vietnam Veteran to Proudly Lead His First March

on Monday, April 23, 2018

Vietnam veteran Robert Filmer will proudly attend his first Anzac Day march this year, thanks to a joint initiative between RSL Victoria, RACV Victoria and Uniting AgeWell.

Brand New Wallsend Manor Aged Care Provides New Options for Local Seniors

on Monday, April 23, 2018

The superb Wallsend Manor Aged Care officially opened it's doors on Wednesday 4^th April, providing the local community with a brand new aged care home offering local seniors state of the art care and accommodation. 

All Aboard for Freedom’s Tropical Cruise Ship Party

on Friday, April 20, 2018

Last week, residents from Freedom Aged Care Doncaster enjoyed a tropical cruise ship party as a special social event organised by Freedom's on-site community team.

International Fundraising Choir Tugs the Heartstrings of St Peter's Green Residents

on Thursday, April 19, 2018

The residents of Catholic Healthcare - St Peter’s Green Aged Care were blown away when they were greeted with a surprise, exclusive and intimate performance from the Alkira Women’s Choir.

When Bridging the Age Divide is Child’s Play

on Wednesday, April 18, 2018

The young have joined the young-at-heart at Mercy Place Warrnambool, with students aged three to four from the Good Start Kinder Preschool visiting the local aged care home once a month as part of an intergenerational program.  

International Delegation Experience Best Practice at TriCare Sunnybank Hills Aged Care Residence

on Wednesday, April 18, 2018

TriCare Sunnybank Hills Aged Care Residence hosted an international delegation of aged care managers on Thursday April 12, from UK, China and India showcasing best practice in aged care. 

Powerful New Reforms to Ensure Safe & High Quality Aged Care

on Wednesday, April 18, 2018

The Turnbull Government will ensure Australians in the aged care system are better cared for, through raising the quality benchmarks that homes must meet.