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
Activities for dementia care -The value of reminiscence
Reminiscence involves sharing thoughts and feelings of past experiences. Activities for dementia care such as reminiscence requires recalling and reflecting upon important events a…
5th March 2020
News & Events
Springwood Terrace care home opens with a focus on well-being and community connection
Brisbane, 4 March 2020: Opal Aged Care (now Opal HealthCare) today officially opens its newest care home in Springwood continuing Opal’s commitment to the people and communities of…
4th March 2020
Care Community stories
Everyone loves a Dog Show
Known as the world’s greatest dog show, Crufts is an annual event in the UK, renowned for the Best in Show competition and the crowd favourite, Agility Trials. It would be fair to …
27th February 2020
Care Community stories
Springwood wellness centre
Our new Wellness Centre at Springwood Terrace in Queensland has opened its doors providing physiotherapist-led rehabilitation and reablement services to residents, family members, …
3rd February 2020
Care Community stories
Fingerprints Bringing Back Memories
At 93 years of age, although no longer on active duty, former Chief Superintendent, Allan “Doc” Snow still clocks on each day at his specially equipped desk at Chiswick Manor. Doc …
22nd January 2020
Care Community stories
Technology creating connections
Augmented reality has arrived in Opal Care Communities, posing new ways for residents living in aged care to connect with others using the latest interactive technology. We have…
8th January 2020
Care Community stories
A career in caring is a family affair
On meeting Naomi Lavery, her warmth and infectious sense of humour are immediately apparent and it’s not long before her passion for caring for others really shines through. It’…
6th November 2019
Care Community stories
Knitting groups
Making new friendships can seem more challenging as we age, but our wonderful knitting groups at Quakers Hill and Blacktown have discovered that shared interests, coupled with a de…
9th October 2019
Care Community stories
Extending the Hand of Friendship
Social connection has an important role to play as residents move into their new care communities. To help her fellow residents ease the transition into their new home, Meadow Heig…
2nd October 2019