Making the documentary

Care Community stories

Music Therapy

Music touches our lives in countless ways. From the soothing sounds of a lullaby, to songs that mark significant life events, music creates the soundtrack to our lives. This is…

17th April 2022

Pet Therapy

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Pet Therapy

In formal terms, pet therapy is a guided interaction between a person and a trained animal. It can also involve the animal’s handler. The purpose of pet therapy is to help someone…

11th April 2022

Personalised Care

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Personalised Care - Extraordinary Lives

Elizabeth lives at Murdoch Gardens Care Community in Perth and is an educator, author and international teacher. To establish personalised care we place great emphasise…

4th April 2022

How To Improve Mobility

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Improve Mobility

Marj moved to Carine Parkside Care Community earlier in the year following surgery for a fractured kneecap. She quickly set her mind to improve mobility and achieve her goal…

31st March 2022

Sale Garden wins aged care award

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Sale Gardens wins Aged Care Award

We’re proud to announce that Sale Gardens Care Community has won the Prime Super Employer Excellence in Aged Care Award at the Community Achievement Awards Australia in…

3rd March 2022

Rehabilitation for our community

Care Community stories

Rehabilitation for our community

Our Opal HealthCare wellness centres are not only available to residents, but also to members of our wider community. Joe is just one example of someone benefiting from being…

15th February 2022

memories

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Making happy memories in residential aged care

Creating and celebrating moments of joy and memories is a fundamental part of life in our Care Communities. Recognising anniversaries is an important part of this. Helen…

9th February 2022

Palliative care in aged care

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Transforming palliative care in aged care

Talking about palliative care in aged care and end of life care can be difficult but planning ahead is important. To support you as best we can when you begin these…

18th January 2022

Reablement after stroke

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Reablement after stroke

For Patricia, improving her mobility has provided a huge boost in confidence that has enabled her to get out and about and enjoy the company of friends. Having experienced a…

15th January 2022

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