creatures great and small

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All Creatures Great and Small

You don’t need to be a scientist to appreciate the positive impact that animals can have on people. Anyone who’s experienced the tiny paws of a puppy, the comforting cluck of a chi…

19th June 2019

Roy playing the piano

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Songs from the Heart

The residents of Blacktown Terrace have written a collection of songs exuding love, laughter, and often poignant memories - but above all, celebrating lives well-lived. Their re…

12th June 2019

Opal Toukley

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Construction begins on Opal Care Community in Toukley

Opal Healthcare's continuing commitment to aged care in the Central Coast region was recently celebrated with a sod turn ceremony signaling the beginning of the construction of its…

29th May 2019

Opal Father’s Day Resident with grandkids

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Opal Healthcare Father’s Day

As Father's Day approaches, we're celebrating the fathers, grandfathers and father figures who have helped shape the lives of their families.At Opal Healthcare, we know that the st…

15th March 2019

Opal Windward Manor Art Gallery Opening Night

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Chiswick Manor Art Gallery Opening Night

Chiswick Manor hosted its first ever Gallery Opening Event last week to showcase a collection of 30 resident artworks that were auctioned off to raise funds for Dementia Australia …

8th March 2019

Opal Resident with Companion Animal

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Sharing the joy that companion animals bring

You don’t need to be a scientist to appreciate the positive impact that animals can have on people. Anyone who’s experienced the tiny paws of a puppy, the comforting cluck of a chi…

1st March 2019

Opal residents laughing

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Living a meaningful life through gardening activities

Amid the comfort and convenience of our modern lives, it’s easy to forget the positive effect that nature has on body and spirit. But research is proving what many of our residents…

6th February 2019

Community dinner

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Addressing the need for quality aged care services

The increased need for quality aged care services and ways to ensure a good quality of life for residents of facilities were two of the topics discussed at the Orange Grove communi…

2nd February 2018