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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Care Community stories
DJ Jill gets everyone groovin’ at Lakes Entrance
Music connects people across generations and our very own ‘golden oldie’ resident DJ is teaching our Care Community a thing or two about great tunes.Bringing comfort and communicat…
15th August 2025
Care Community stories
The lawnmower man
The grass grows quickly at Coffs Harbour on the NSW Mid North Coast, where the mix of sunshine and rain keeps lawnmowers busy. And that suits Hank perfectly. Hank lives at Coffs Ha…
31st July 2025
News & Events
Understanding the New Aged Care Act
The Australian Government’s New Aged Care Act and Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards will take effect on Saturday, 1 November 2025.The new Act intends to strengthen Australia…
17th July 2025
Care Community stories
Resident-led committees inspire and motivate our residents
A common concern for people considering aged care is fearing a loss of control over things that are important to them. Resident-led committees at our Care Communities are an imp…
25th June 2025
News & Events
A great place to work for people seeking refuge
Feeling safe and secure in one’s home is a fundamental human right. But for more than 120 million people around the world fleeing humanitarian crisis1, it’s an urgent need. At leas…
12th June 2025
Care Community stories
Teddy’s marvellous makeover
For Diane, who lives at Newstead Grand Care Community in Brisbane, Teddy has been a lifelong companion. Given to her by her father when she was just one year old, Teddy has been by…
30th May 2025
Care Community stories
Creating employment opportunities in regional Australia
Our Care Communities are part of the fabric of their local communities, and residents and team take pride in giving back. Across Australia, strong communities provide opportunities…
26th May 2025
Care Community stories
A wish comes true for Frances and John
A truly perfect day is a gift. And when it’s shared with those we love, our memories are so much sweeter. For Frances and John, who live at Aldinga Beach Care Community in South…
19th May 2025
Care Community stories
From finance to aged care – Kimberley’s leadership story
Kimberley Richter, Customer Support Manager at Burpengary Gardens Care Community, has never shied away from a challenge. After getting her start in finance, Kimberley became the…
3rd April 2025