Care Community stories
A lifetime devoted to music
It’s a weekday morning at Applecross Shore Care Community. Graham is thrilled to have the orchestra members visit in person. With over 50 years’ experience as a professional musici…
7th September 2023
Care Community stories
Epping Meadows Wellness Centre is now open!
The highly anticipated Wellness Centre at Epping Meadows Care Community has officially opened its door providing physiotherapist-led rehabilitation and reablement services to resid…
7th August 2023
Care Community stories
Laurie's stepping up to achieve his goals
As we age, people often experience physical and emotional effects resulting from illness, injury or loss of ability. Reduced physical activity can result in a loss of bone density,…
7th July 2023
Care Community stories
107 reasons why Jean's the Cats' biggest fan!
Footy scarf on. Banner raised high. Jean watches the Geelong Cats take a mark and kick the winning goal for the Australian Football League (AFL) Grand Final. Her beloved blue and w…
29th June 2023
Care Community stories
World environment day
World Environment day 2023 is an opportunity to take time to think about how people's actions on plastic pollution matters. The United Nations estimates that more than 400 milli…
5th June 2023
Care Community stories
Celebrating 10 years of career growth
When Opal HealthCare supported Vini to come to Australia and join our team as a registered nurse, it sparked an exciting career journey in which Vini continues to thrive. "A de…
16th May 2023
Care Community stories
Supporting dementia care
Clinicians, carers and health professionals from Dubbo and the Central West of NSW came together to learn more about dementia at an Opal HealthCare Dementia Care Connections worksh…
5th May 2023
Care Community stories
Setting social impact goals
Opal HealthCare is built on the belief that we can improve the lives of older Australians by providing high quality residential care- and in doing so, contribute to the wellbeing o…
10th March 2023
Care Community stories
Dementia Care Connections: Supporting families with understanding and empathy
It’s estimated more than 400,000 Australians are living with dementia; a figure that’s expected to double in the next 25 years. Nearly two-thirds of people living with dementia are…
9th March 2023