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
Relationship reset: Margaret and George’s Journey in Residential Aged Care
“I became totally a carer that I didn’t really want to be.” – Margaret, wife of George, resident at Glenmore Park Care Community. Navigating dementia care: a journey together …
6th August 2024
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Resident-led committees enable agency in everyday life
For many people entering aged care, the fear of losing agency and control of their own lives may be distressing. Being actively involved in decisions on matters that affect us is c…
25th July 2024
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Tony's volunteering spirit thrives at Kanwal Gardens
For many of our residents, giving back is second nature. After a lifetime spent bringing good to his community, Tony continues to live his purpose at Kanwal Gardens Care Community,…
22nd July 2024
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Growing our team in regional NSW through PALMs
Finding capable, enthusiastic team members is a test for many sectors in regional Australia. But the toughest challenges often lead to innovative answers and Opal HealthCare is pro…
11th July 2024
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BlueCross joins Opal HealthCare
BlueCross Group today officially becomes part of Opal HealthCare, one of Australia’s leading aged care providers. The union of two highly regarded aged care providers means Opal…
1st July 2024
Care Community stories
Caring gesture helps May create beautiful memories
Sometimes, the smallest moments have the deepest impact. At Warrnambool Riverside Care Community, a kind offer from a friend helped May make precious memories with her daughter. …
21st June 2024
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Precious heirloom links past and future
For many of us, family heirlooms are a vital thread linking our past to our present, to our future. For Margaret, who lives at Glenmore Park Care Community, preserving a much-loved…
11th June 2024
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Wellness Centre fitness program helps Tony stay active
As a former tow-truck and service vehicle operator for the NRMA in the Blue Mountains, Tony knows the importance of keeping people moving. Now living at Bathurst Riverview Care Com…
5th June 2024
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Residents ENJOY a day at the ballet
What’s all the song and dance about? For residents at Warrnambool Place and Warrnambool Riverside Care Communities, the answer is pure enjoyment, rekindling precious memories, and …
30th May 2024