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Volunteers are Music to MercyCare’s Ears

on Thursday, June 1, 2017

For Cedric Collars, it is music – not laughter – that is the “best medicine”. As a volunteer musician with MercyCare, Mr Collars shares his love of all things musical by providing fortnightly sing-a-longs for senior citizens, accompanied by his beloved keyboard.

Pet Therapy Warms the Hearts of Residents at Catholic Healthcare

on Thursday, June 1, 2017

Most people can't help but melt when they hear a small kitten purr, or the tiny bark of an excited young pup. But the impact of animals on the human psyche is proving to be significantly more effective than just a quick rush of blood to the heart. 

Generations Unite to Help People with Dementia Reconnect with Music

on Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Aged care organisation Amana Living and St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School have teamed up to support the expansion of an innovative music program for people living with dementia.

BlueCross’ Newest Aged Care Residence is Now Open

on Wednesday, May 31, 2017

More than 2000 people visited the brand new BlueCross Ivanhoe residence for its Open Day, late last month. The day was enjoyed with free music, entertainment, barista made coffee, Greek doughnuts and a very popular sausage sizzle! Popular radio presenter, David Mann ‘Mann about town’ made a special visit to BlueCross Ivanhoe and had these things to say about the new home “BlueCross Ivanhoe is quite remarkable…I found out that years and years ago that it was an old milk factory. Who told me that? One of the locals. The fixtures and fitting are beautiful and are all tailored for us as we grow older”.

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