News & Stories
Aged Care News and Stories
We publish regular stories of joy from across our Care Communities and invite you to share in these stories, videos, insights, news and events. To us, quality aged care means supporting peoples’ physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing and we share those stories here.
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News & Events
Dementia care at Rutherford Park
Rutherford Park , north of Newcastle in NSW is a beautiful 144-bed residential aged care home. Demonstrating innovation in aged care and boasting large suites designed for coupl…
8th April 2019
Care Community stories
Opal Father’s Day
With Father’s Day quickly approaching we sat down with three of our families to hear about the special stories and memories they have of their dad. We had the pleasure of speaki…
15th March 2019
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
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 chi…
1st March 2019
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 residents…
6th February 2019
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 and le…
24th January 2019
News & Events
Coming together in the fight against dementia
At Opal Healthcare, we’re continually working to develop specialist care to meet our residents’ needs. Opal Healthcare has more than 6,500 residents across our 79 homes in Australi…
15th January 2019
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, C…
8th January 2019
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 communi…
2nd February 2018