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McKenzie Aged Care Seabrook Recognised for Excellence in Aged Care

on Wednesday, March 27, 2019

McKenzie Aged Care Seabrook was recently presented with an Aged Care Excellence Award by local member for Petrie, Luke Howarth. Mr Howarth established these awards to celebrate and bring to light those aged care providers in the Petrie electorate that have dedicated staff members showing their residents outstanding care and respect.

Fronditha Care receives $20,000 to build truly versatile Community Centre

on Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Not-for-profit aged care provider Fronditha Care will be able to create a flexible and multi-use community centre in Melbourne’s south east, with the help of a $20,000 grant from the Federal Government. The funds will be used to purchase tables, chairs and TV screens and will be fitted in a way that they can be adaptable to the needs of different community groups.

A Bid to Have their First Waltz

on Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Aged care resident Brian Glover was struck down by a debilitating disease that stopped him from walking. However he set himself a goal to work with the therapist at aged care facility Bethanie Fields and do the bridal waltz with his wife on her 80th birthday last year, as a complete surprise to her.

Drummers Beat Their Way to Better Health

on Monday, March 25, 2019

Every Tuesday afternoon, the sound of drums drifts over the streets of Goolwa thanks to a music therapy trial that is reaping benefits for residents, staff and volunteers at ACH Group residential care home West Park.