Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living

It Takes a Special Kind of Person

on Wednesday, January 8, 2025

SummitCare’s Suzanne (Suzie) Stevens, Manager, Care and Wellbeing, Baulkham Hills, recently received the highest Royal Humane Society of NSW Award for the most outstanding act of bravery.

Presented by the Governor of NSW on 21 November 2024, Suzie was awarded a Gold Medal and their highest award, the Galleghan Award, for her courage. “I am extremely honoured,” Suzie said humbly. “I didn’t think what I did was brave. I’m still struggling to accept that what I did was brave.”

Home Care Near Me: Finding the Right Support

on Tuesday, January 7, 2025

As our loved ones age, their needs can change, and finding the right home care services becomes a priority. For many, the comfort of staying in their own homes while receiving personalised care is invaluable. But how can you locate reliable home care services in your area? This guide will provide insights into finding the best care options.

Intergenerational Friendships Blossom in Frenchville, Rockhampton

on Monday, January 6, 2025

Residents of PresCare Alexandra Gardens recently visited some special young friends at the Frenchville State School to exchange gifts and cards. This was no ordinary meeting. It was an exciting opportunity for the residents to meet their Year 4 pen pals that they had been writing to throughout the year.

Planning for Aged Care? Here’s What the New 2025 Pricing Changes Mean for You

on Friday, January 3, 2025

As part of our commitment to keeping you informed about developments in aged care, we want to update you on important changes to aged care pricing regulations that may affect clients exploring residential care options in the future. These changes, effective from 1st January 2025, will adjust the cap on Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RADs), a key component of aged care fees.