Opal residents laughing

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Knitting groups

Making new friendships can seem more challenging as we age, but our wonderful knitting groups at Quakers Hill and Blacktown have discovered that shared interests, coupled with a…

9th October 2019

Opal residents laughing

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Extending the Hand of Friendship

Social connection has an important role to play as residents move into their new care communities. To help her fellow residents ease the transition into their new…

2nd October 2019

lifelong learning

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Lifelong learning in aged care

If you’ve ever thought that you may be a little old to try new things, take a moment to read Trinidad’s story and think again. Recently, Trinidad who lives at Blacktown Terrace…

25th September 2019

Opal Resident and A horse named Black Jack

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Black Jack is in the house!

It’s not unusual to walk into an Opal home and find a faithful dog flopped at the feet of a resident or a cat curled up in another’s lap. Animal therapy provides wonderful…

19th September 2019

Intergenerational group

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Embracing friendship across generations

Intergenerational programs form part of the beating heart of many of our Care Communities. While the age groups involved span the spectrum from babies and pre-schoolers to school…

4th September 2019

Pat and Henry

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Pat and Henry bond during animal therapy

Elle and her charming little Jack Russell, Henry, are part of the Delta Dog program, bringing the joy of animal therapy to our residents. They’ve been visiting Chiswick Manor…

4th September 2019

Opal Bathurst housewarming

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Bathurst Riverview housewarming

A beautiful new care home in Bathurst was officially opened with a welcome to country, a smoking ceremony, and a high tea ‘housewarming’. The Member for Bathurst, Hon Paul…

25th August 2019

Opal Resident

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Life in aged care living with purpose

Ted Tarrant recently published a thought-provoking essay on life in his Highton Gardens home, (formerly Opal South Valley). Dedicated to the memory of his dear wife Edna, the…

21st August 2019

Walter an Opal Resident

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Walter's Story

Walter lives with his wife Vilma at Mornington Bay. Here he shares his story with us and tells us some of the reasons he’s happy to call this Care Community home.

24th July 2019

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