Opal Windward Manor Art Gallery Opening Night

Care Community stories

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

Care Community stories

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…

1st March 2019

Opal residents laughing

Care Community stories

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…

6th February 2019

aged care living

Care Community stories

Aged care living at Bairnsdale – Phyllis’s Story

Phyllis Barnes is a resident at Bairnsdale Parklands in Victoria, who will celebrate six years of living in our home in December 2018. We took some time to chat with Phyllis…

24th January 2019

creative passion

Care Community stories

Reigniting a lifelong creative passion

Resident, Clare tells us how moving into aged care lets her explore her creativity and regain her zest for life. Through encouragement from the lifestyle coordinator at her home,…

8th January 2019

Community dinner

Care Community stories

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…

2nd February 2018