Roy playing the piano

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Songs from the Heart

The residents of Blacktown Terrace have written a collection of songs exuding love, laughter, and often poignant memories - but above all, celebrating lives well-lived.…

12th June 2019

Opal Toukley

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Construction begins on Opal Care Community in Toukley

Opal Healthcare's continuing commitment to aged care in the Central Coast region was recently celebrated with a sod turn ceremony signaling the beginning of the construction of…

29th May 2019

Working Closely with Birtinya Retirement Village

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Working Closely with Birtinya Retirement Village

Kawana Waters has formed a fantastic partnership with the Birtinya Retirement Village. The Kawana Waters team now offers meal services to residents living in the retirement…

10th May 2019

Opal Father’s Day Resident with grandkids

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Opal Father’s Day

With Father’s Day quickly approaching we sat down with three of our families to hear about the special stories and memories they have of their dad. We had the pleasure of…

15th March 2019

Opal Windward Manor Art Gallery Opening Night

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Chiswick Manor Art Gallery Opening Night

Chiswick Manor hosted its first ever Gallery Opening Event last week to showcase a collection of 30 resident artworks that were auctioned off to raise funds for Dementia Australia…

8th March 2019

Opal Resident with Companion Animal

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Sharing the joy that companion animals bring

You don’t need to be a scientist to appreciate the positive impact that animals can have on people. Anyone who’s experienced the tiny paws of a puppy, the comforting cluck of a…

1st March 2019

Opal residents laughing

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Living a meaningful life through gardening activities

Amid the comfort and convenience of our modern lives, it’s easy to forget the positive effect that nature has on body and spirit. But research is proving what many of our…

6th February 2019

aged care living

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Aged care living at Bairnsdale – Phyllis’s Story

Phyllis Barnes is a resident at Bairnsdale Parklands in Victoria, who will celebrate six years of living in our home in December 2018. We took some time to chat with Phyllis…

24th January 2019

creative passion

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Reigniting a lifelong creative passion

Resident, Clare tells us how moving into aged care lets her explore her creativity and regain her zest for life. Through encouragement from the lifestyle coordinator at her home,…

8th January 2019

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