Care Community stories

Reclaiming independence: physiotherapy and rehabilitation outcomes in aged care

“Mum’s just turned 90, and she’s always been a social butterfly. She loves life, going out, and enjoying herself.” – Chris, daughter of resident Pat at Tingira Hills Care…

17th September 2024

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The proactive family: aged care planning for parents

“They were married for 60 years, always so family-focused, and very involved in their community. I knew we needed to plan early to help them adjust.” – Lynelle, daughter of…

3rd September 2024

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Dignity of risk enables an active lifestyle

From boiling a kettle for your morning cuppa to swimming with sharks and everything in between, we make choices every day that involve some level of risk. In residential aged…

30th August 2024

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Students re-imagine the life story of elders

Storytelling has connected people for millennia, and residents at Perth’s Melville Parkside Care Community and Melville Senior High School students are nurturing this very human…

20th August 2024

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A love story: aged care for couples

“My Mum and Dad are just the most wonderful people. They were married at 18, and the war intervened. But through mum’s nurturing and good cooking, he was well again, and to…

20th August 2024

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Relationship reset: Margaret and George’s Journey in Residential Aged Care

“I became totally a carer that I didn’t really want to be.”  – Margaret, wife of George, resident at Glenmore Park Care Community. Navigating dementia care: a…

6th August 2024

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Resident-led committees enable agency in everyday life

For many people entering aged care, the fear of losing agency and control of their own lives may be distressing. Being actively involved in decisions on matters that affect us…

25th July 2024

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Tony's volunteering spirit thrives at Kanwal Gardens

For many of our residents, giving back is second nature. After a lifetime spent bringing good to his community, Tony continues to live his purpose at Kanwal Gardens Care…

22nd July 2024

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Caring gesture helps May create beautiful memories

Sometimes, the smallest moments have the deepest impact. At Warrnambool Riverside Care Community, a kind offer from a friend helped May make precious memories with her daughter…

21st June 2024