News & Events

Betty Forder Turns 100

on Thursday, February 1, 2018

The irrepressible Betty Forder has turned 100, and celebrated her special day surrounded by family and friends. Betty is a resident of TLC Aged Care Sunlight residential aged care home, located in Whittlesea, and is a much-loved member of the community.

Opal Aged Care Turns the Sod at Opal Winston Hills

on Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Opal Aged Care turns the sod at Opal Winston Hills, one of eight new homes in Western Sydney, signalling its commitment to the region.

Mercy Place Lathlain Seniors Celebrate Chinese New Year in Style

on Wednesday, January 31, 2018

They hail from India, Indonesia or even Ireland, but that won’t stop seniors living at Mercy Place Lathlain celebrating Chinese New Year in style.

Guitar Lessons Hit the High Note

on Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Resthaven Murray Bridge resident, Mr Tom Hogan, is taking on the challenge of learning the guitar for the first time at the ripe age of 89, thanks to lessons from his grandson, Sebastian. 

Visit from the “Guvnor” a hit at Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay

on Monday, January 29, 2018

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Rowes Bay residential community in Townsville were recently treated to a very special visit from a young Clydesdale horse. 

Australia Day Message from Vasey RSL Care’s CEO

on Thursday, January 25, 2018

Vasey RSL Care's CEO, Janna Volos, has shared a touching Australia Day message.

Mundaring Seniors Get Up Close and Personal With Local Reptiles

on Thursday, January 25, 2018

Residents at Baptistcare's Yallambee Residential Care in Mundaring recently got up close and personal with a giant python and a collection of his scaly friends. 

Funding Supports Australia’s Best and Brightest Dementia Researchers

on Thursday, January 25, 2018

The use of song-writing to improve the relationships between people living with dementia and their families is just one of 17 new projects that will share in more than $1 million in grants to conduct ground-breaking dementia research.

Residents and Staff Acknowledge Love and Loyalty for Australia at Mercy Place Mandurah

on Thursday, January 25, 2018

Dozens of residents at Mercy Place Mandurah will celebrate their love and loyalty to the country they have called home for, in some cases, more than seven decades, when they take part in the celebrations organised as part of Australia Day at the not-for-profit home.

Costs of Dementia Can Be Reduced

on Tuesday, January 23, 2018

The cost estimates to care for a person living with dementia in residential aged care, released by Flinders University today, reaffirms Dementia Australia’s call for the urgent need for ongoing, systemic, aged care reform.