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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
Turning the sod at the new Croydon Grove Care Community
Opal HealthCare hosted an official sod turn ceremony attended by Maroondah City Council Deputy Mayor Paul MacDonald to mark the start of construction of the new build of Croydon Gr…
21st May 2024
Care Community stories
Ron's extraordinary life of service continues
Across Australia, you don’t have to look far to find the helpers. The people who give without thought of reward. The ones who are always there to lend a hand, or an ear, to the peo…
8th May 2024
News & Events
Welcome Gawler Hillside
Today we warmly welcome our new team, residents and families of Gawler Hillside Care Community in Gawler, South Australia to the Opal HealthCare family. Formerly known as Gawler…
1st May 2024
Care Community stories
A perfect day at Maitland Grange
On one special April Friday at Maitland Grange Care Community, rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of newlyweds Jenni and Dan, and resident Jim, the very proud father of the bride. …
11th April 2024
News & Events
BlueCross ownership transfer
This week, the BlueCross Board signed an agreement to transfer the ownership of its residential and Home Care services to Opal HealthCare. Official handover is expected mid-year…
13th March 2024
Care Community stories
Nurturing mateship at Glenmore Park
Nothing beats spending quality time in the garden with a good mate. At Glenmore Park Care Community in Western Sydney, a new friendship built on a shared passion for gardening has …
20th February 2024
Care Community stories
Judy brings a lifetime of service to Maitland Grange
Having a sense of purpose is essential to our wellbeing. At Maitland Grange Care Community in NSW’s Hunter Valley, resident Judy finds joy in bringing her skills to helping fellow …
8th February 2024
Care Community stories
Bringing the personal touch to wellbeing
All of us have unique challenges, which can become particularly acute as we age. Our person-centred approach to care is based on meaningful engagement with our residents. And it wo…
5th February 2024
News & Events
Welcome to Bethania Parklands
Today we warmly welcome our new team, residents and families of Bethania Parklands Care Community in Bethania, Queensland to the Opal HealthCare family. Formerly known as Jeta G…
1st February 2024