Joe with his garden

Care Community stories

Joe finds joy at Bankstown Terrace!

When Joe first moved to Bankstown Terrace Care Community from the Sutherland Hospital, he had been living alone grieving for his wife after she had passed away. He felt he had…

17th February 2021

Stan

Care Community stories

The importance of movement

Our in-house Wellness Centres focus on improving the mobility of our residents which among other benefits, significantly contributes to their quality of life and improves long-…

3rd February 2021

Narraweena Grove

Care Community stories

Christmas card community collaboration

This year Narraweena Grove Care Community, in association with the students of St John The Apostle Catholic Primary School, were chosen to be involved in the design and…

22nd December 2020

Year of Courage

Care Community stories

The Year of Courage, Connection and Heart

We all agree that 2020 has been a year like no other, full of unique challenges and circumstances that none of us could have imagined possible. It has also been a year where,…

14th December 2020

Lois with flowers

Care Community stories

Connecting with our communities

We are grateful to have strong bonds to the communities in which we live. We truly appreciate the support given to us at Opal HealthCare and any contribution, be it big or small…

7th December 2020

40s dance

Care Community stories

It's party time! Our 40's inspired Dance

Our residents at Ashfield Terrace in Ashfield, Sydney love a party! They decided to invite fellow residents from four other Opal care homes to join in the fun in their 40’s…

4th December 2020

Roy from Kawana Waters

Care Community stories

Pursuing passions in aged care

We encourage our residents to explore their talents and enjoy pursuing passions and the things they love in life. For many of our residents, this could mean rediscovering…

27th November 2020

Sale Gardens Show

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Sale Gardens Show goes ahead

The Sale Show in Gippsland, Victoria is an event our residents look forward to every November and when our Sale Gardens residents found out the event was cancelled this year due…

25th November 2020

student work experience

Care Community stories

Community Partnerships through work placements

Our Care Communities in WA have had the wonderful opportunity to open their doors again to high school students for their work placements. Our lifestyle team at Murdoch Gardens…

3rd November 2020