Chelsea Parkside Opal Healthcare

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Resident-led committees a meaningful forum for participation

Having a voice in daily life is central to living wellResident-led committees at our Care Communities enable older people to actively shape the place they call home, contributing t…

2nd November 2026

Springwood Greens Care Community

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Second love blossoms at Springwood Greens

John and Frances found companionship and love after meeting at Springwood Greens Care Community. Brought together by a lucky gold chocolate coin, a shared love of education and som…

19th October 2026

Resident Gawler hillside

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Helping Sandra achieve her goal of going home

When Sandra arrived at Gawler Hillside Care Community in South Australia, she was living with chronic pain, unable to walk and fully dependent on others for her care. Through perso…

18th September 2026

Julie Moss

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Julie’s inspiring journey to general manager

From retail management to aged care leadership: Julie Moss's journey to General Manager For Julie Moss, general manager at Victoria’s Inverloch Coast Care Community, a career in ag…

27th August 2026

Rutherford Park Care Community residents

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Big hearts, big impact at Rutherford Park

Rutherford Park Care Community gives back to families in needResidents at Rutherford Park Care Community in the NSW Hunter region are helping local families experiencing hardship t…

16th July 2026

Sharon playing netball at Gawler Hillside Care Community

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How personalised dementia care helped Sharon reconnect through netball

Sharon, a resident living with dementia at Gawler Hillside Care Community in South Australia, struggled to adjust to residential aged care after moving into our Care Community. Thr…

9th July 2026

Volunteering

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Bringing generations together through volunteering

How shared time and kindness enrich life for residents and volunteers alikeVolunteering at our Care Communities enables people to make a real difference in the lives of older peopl…

17th June 2026

Dementia support groups

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Support groups for families and carers

We established Dementia Connections Cafés to provide families and carers with opportunities to connect in person, share experiences, and support one another in a safe and welcoming…

4th June 2026

Resident and team member

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Human connections at Blacktown Terrace

At Blacktown Terrace Care Community in Western Sydney, a meaningful friendship between resident Paul, affectionately known as "Grand Paul", and team member Paul demonstrates the po…

28th May 2026