Connecting through the window of love

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Window of Love

Social distancing has posed challenges for many of us wanting to spend time ‘in real life’ with family and friends. Our teams at our Geraldton and Kawana Waters homes have…

8th April 2020

Savi from Netherby

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Meaningful relationships through virtual connections

Life as we know it has changed significantly for everyone in 2020 but particularly for our elderly population living in residential care, whose connection to the community has…

3rd April 2020

blacktown train virtual simulation

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Activities for dementia care -The value of reminiscence

Reminiscence involves sharing thoughts and feelings of past experiences. Activities for dementia care such as reminiscence requires recalling and reflecting upon important…

5th March 2020

By the Bay Dog show Dogs

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Everyone loves a Dog Show

Known as the world’s greatest dog show, Crufts is an annual event in the UK, renowned for the Best in Show competition and the crowd favourite, Agility Trials. It would be…

27th February 2020

Springwood Wellness Centre

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Springwood wellness centre

Our new Wellness Centre at Springwood Terrace in Queensland has opened its doors providing physiotherapist-led rehabilitation and reablement services to residents, family members…

3rd February 2020

fingerprints in time

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Fingerprints Bringing Back Memories

At 93 years of age, although no longer on active duty, former Chief Superintendent, Allan “Doc” Snow still clocks on each day at his specially equipped desk at Chiswick Manor. Doc…

22nd January 2020

Residents using Interactive technology

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Technology creating connections

Augmented reality has arrived in Opal Care Communities, posing new ways for residents living in aged care to connect with others using the latest interactive technology. We…

8th January 2020

Merry Christmas

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Merry Christmas from our Opal family to yours

18th December 2019

Opal Resident and Team member holding hands

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A career in caring is a family affair

On meeting Naomi Lavery, her warmth and infectious sense of humour are immediately apparent and it’s not long before her passion for caring for others really shines through. It…

6th November 2019

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