News & Events

Arcare Aged Care Olympics

on Friday, September 2, 2016

It was game, set and match at the annual Arcare Olympics on Thursday 25^th August held at the Salvation Army in Craigieburn. Residents from Arcare Craigieburn, Maidstone, Epping, Sydenham and Hillside got together for the day, a fantastic opportunity to meet with other aged care residents in the area.

New case studies show shocking impact of more than $2 billion in Federal Government aged care funding cuts on sick older people in Victoria

on Thursday, September 1, 2016

Aged care residents in Victoria will be hit hard by Federal Government funding cuts which threaten vulnerable and sick older people, Uniting AgeWell Interim Executive Director Peter Folliot said last week.

Fathers’ Day - a time to celebrate dads at Mercy Place Mandurah

on Thursday, September 1, 2016

As Fathers’ Day approaches, 88 year old Mercy Place Mandurah resident and great grandfather Harry English will be spending Sunday September 4 in good company.

People with dementia the loneliest people in Australia

on Thursday, September 1, 2016

People with dementia are almost twice as likely to have high rates of loneliness compared to the general public, a new survey has found, and people with dementia and carers are significantly more lonely than the general public.

Bethanie Beachside Receives Special Blanket Donation

on Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Bethanie, one of Western Australia’s most well known not-for-profit aged care and retirement living providers, has had a number of knitted blankets donated to Bethanie Beachside, Yanchep in memory of former resident Mollie Gresham.

Mercy Place Residents Go for Gold

on Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Competitive sport took centre stage around the world this month and residents at Mercy Health aged care homes joined in the action, lacing up their trainers and participating in a range of activities to mark the occasion. 

Book Week visit brings a smile to dials

on Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Last week at Resthaven Marion, residents were delighted to host a group of students from St Thomas School, Goodwood, as part of ‘Book Week’. 

Catholic Healthcare's St Catherine’s Aged Care Announces Relocation

on Tuesday, August 30, 2016

After 50 years at Busby Street Bathurst, Catholic Healthcare’s St Catherine’s Aged Care will be relocating to Gorman’s Hill Road, in early 2017.

Home Care in South Australia

on Monday, August 29, 2016

Home care services in South Australia are designed to help you live as independently as possible in the comfort of your own home. In South Australia, there are a number of home care service providers that can create a home care program to suit your individual needs.

The Joy of the Ekka reaches RSL Care

on Monday, August 29, 2016

For Brisbane residents, the Ekka has traditionally been one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year. Many RSL Care residents can no longer make the journey into the city for the Royal Brisbane Show but still hold fond memories of farm animals, strawberry ice-creams, cakes, music, sideshow alley and show bags.