Care Community stories
Sale Gardens wins Aged Care Award
We’re proud to announce that Sale Gardens Care Community has won the Prime Super Employer Excellence in Aged Care Award at the Community Achievement Awards Australia in Victoria. …
3rd March 2022
Care Community stories
Rehabilitation for our community
Our Opal HealthCare wellness centres are not only available to residents, but also to members of our wider community. Joe is just one example of someone benefiting from being pa…
15th February 2022
Care Community stories
Making happy memories in residential aged care
Creating and celebrating moments of joy and memories is a fundamental part of life in our Care Communities. Recognising anniversaries is an important part of this. Helen and Col…
9th February 2022
Care Community stories
Transforming palliative care in aged care
Talking about palliative care in aged care and end of life care can be difficult but planning ahead is important. To support you as best we can when you begin these conversations, …
18th January 2022
Care Community stories
Reablement after stroke
For Patricia, improving her mobility has provided a huge boost in confidence that has enabled her to get out and about and enjoy the company of friends. Having experienced a stroke…
15th January 2022
Care Community stories
Jean's Story in Respite Care
Jean shares her experience of life at Mornington BayCare Community during five weeks of respite care - watch her video below. Respite can be planned or on an emergency basis and…
17th December 2021
Care Community stories
Dementia courses
Elsie Pink has been at Berkeley Vale Care Community for three and a half years. Her husband Ern also lived at the Care Community with Elsie but passed away nearly two years ago. To…
8th December 2021
Care Community stories
Carseldine Green's Wellness Centre opens its doors
Our new Wellness Centre at Carseldine Greens Care Community officially opened its doors last week, welcoming all who wish to participate in our wellness program. Jeremy, who ha…
12th November 2021
Care Community stories
Zoom meetings connecting our families
Popping in for a visit has taken on a new dimension during Covid, with our residents racking up over 700,000 video conferencing minutes during the pandemic. At Bossley Parkside …
22nd October 2021