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Opal Aged Care Continues its $300 Million Investment in Western Sydney with 8 New Homes

on Friday, June 2, 2017

Opal Aged Care hosted the official ground breaking ceremony earlier this week to mark commencement of construction on a $41 million, 149-bed specialist residential aged care facility in Blacktown, one of eight new homes to be built as part of Opal’s $300 million investment in Western Sydney. 

Dance Wellbeing Program Kicks off at Resthaven Paradise

on Friday, June 2, 2017

Residents at Resthaven Paradise are benefiting from a new ‘social dance’ project being run at the home. 

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.