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Vietnamese Government Ministers and World Health Organisation Visit Arcare Keysborough

on Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Last month, eight delegates from the Vietnamese government and World Health Organisation visited Arcare Keysborough to learn about Australia’s solution to an ageing population.

High-profile CEO to Lead Amana Living Aged Care Into New Era

on Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Tourism WA chief Stephanie Buckland has been appointed as the new CEO of Amana Living, one of Western Australia’s largest providers of care, housing and services for over-55s. She will take up the position on 1 August 2016. 

Southern Cross Care (Vic): Never Too Old to Volunteer

on Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Ask Wally O’Meara what gives him great satisfaction in life and he would tell you it is helping people and giving back to the community.  Wally volunteers at Southern Cross Care Dandenong aged care home, a role he has proudly devoted his time to for the past fifteen years. At 93, Wally is Southern Cross Care (Vic)’s second oldest volunteer. 

Memories: The Soundtrack of Life

on Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Led Zeppelin, Frank Sinatra, ACDC, Aretha Franklin…the music tastes of seniors are interesting, diverse and surprising. The power of music is set to bring joy to aged care residents, reconnect families and help recover memories at Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH).

The 5 Ingredients of Authentic Co-production: Ingredient 1

on Monday, May 9, 2016

As a follow up from last month’s article The 5 Ingredients of Authentic Co-Production, Kelly Gray from CommunityWest talks about the first ingredient of ‘who makes the decision’. 

Volunteer Artist Paints Murals for Amana Living Aged Care Centre

on Monday, May 9, 2016

Volunteer artist Jane Dacruz is creating murals for residents at an Amana Living dementia care centre.

When Roy (100) met Jack (13)

on Friday, May 6, 2016

Resthaven Riverland Community Services client, Roy Nagel, is no stranger to the spotlight. Having featured several times in the local paper for his 100th birthday in 2015, and for his participation in the Department of Veterans Affairs ‘Reflections’ project, the WWII veteran is something of a local star.

Seniors Say Volunteering a Win-Win

on Friday, May 6, 2016

Two grandparents who have dedicated more than half a century to brightening the lives of others say giving back is the key to staying fulfilled. 

Benetas Recognises Contribution of Op Shop Volunteers

on Thursday, May 5, 2016

To coincide with National Volunteer Week 9-15 May, leading not-for-profit aged care provider Benetas is acknowledging the efforts of local volunteers at the Corowa Court Op Shop.

Teddy Bear Express Visits Frankston Hospital

on Thursday, May 5, 2016

What do you get when you fill a decorated minibus with a group of enthusiast knitters, their keen supporters and dozens and dozens of teddy bears? The BlueCross Karinya Grove’s Teddy Bear Express! The entourage paid a special visit to the Frankston Hospital last week to deliver their collection of gifts.

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