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This year, leading Australian home care provider, Care Connect, is proudly celebrating three decades of helping seniors remain independent at home and live the life they love. Established in Melbourne 30 years ago with a mission to prevent older Australians from premature admission to residential care, today Care Connect is one of Australia’s largest independent providers of in-home care services.
Resthaven is proud to celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2025 with a series of events, activities and concerts to be held across all of Resthaven’s residential, community services and retirement lifestyle sites.
‘Ninety years ago, in the coastal southern suburb of Brighton, Resthaven opened its doors for the first time,’ Darren Birbeck, Resthaven CEO says. ‘Formed from the belief that older women with nowhere to live deserved charitable accommodation, members of the Methodist Church set about establishing this home.’
A groundbreaking study into the emotional impact of a multi-generational approach to aged care has shown remarkable benefits not just to elderly residents but to children in early learning centres co-located within integrated aged care precincts. The University of Melbourne study looked at the innovative JELLYFISH Intergenerational Program at TLC’s Mordialloc healthcare precinct, which features an aged care home and a co-located TLC Early Learning Centre, as well as other health, fitness, and lifestyle amenities.
At Mayflower Reservoir, Valentine’s Day wasn’t just about romance – it was a heartwarming celebration of love, joy, and connection for all. Residents, families, and staff came together to create a truly special day filled with laughter, entertainment, and sweet treats.
Colleen has been a Care Connect client for a little over 12 months. She has a Home Care Package and was initially with another provider, but wanted something more. A friend whose mother was a Care Connect client recommended the not-for-profit, and Colleen made the switch. Which is when she met Care Manager Donna, and she “couldn’t be happier…Donna is delightful…she’s so lovely.”
There is no right or wrong way to retire, and just as the working population chooses careers that are varied and diverse, equally your retirement lifestyle will reflect your own unique interests, goals, and skills. People choose to make the transition in a variety of ways. Some migrate slowly into retirement over several years while others count down the days and hours, taking the plunge as soon as they can.
Navigating the Aged Care system can be overwhelming, and many older Australians are unsure where to start when it comes to accessing support. To bridge this gap, Right at Home launched its Community Program, offering free educational sessions designed to help seniors and their families understand their options and make informed decisions about their care.
“Life before I came in here was one hell of a mess,” tells Gill Waminda Aged Care Centre resident and NDIS client, Brian. “It was my own fault to let it get that way, but it got that far, and I couldn’t do anything about it.” Today, five years since he first arrived at the Centre, his NDIS Support Worker, Amy, proudly reflects of Brian’s transformation. “Brian has been fully rehabilitated in the five years he’s been here,” she says. “He is very proud of the man he is today.”
For Resthaven Mitcham resident Anne Joyce, it’s almost as if things have come full circle. Anne enjoyed a 22-year career at the Resthaven site, and in May 2024 returned to her old stomping ground as a resident.
Sharing a birth year with Resthaven – both are celebrating 90 years in 2025 – Anne says that a life of hard work and dedication has brought her great satisfaction. It was a chance meeting in the car park that led to her employment at Resthaven.
For residents at Belvedere Aged Care, on Friday 14th February we celebrated love and companionship as five resident couples renewed their vows in a heartfelt ceremony. Recognising the 6 and 7 decades of marriage of each couple, celebrant and Pastor, Jeremy Fernando led a touching tribute to love celebrated amongst family and friends, and honouring togetherness in every stage of life.
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