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Cafe Connections: Brewing more than just coffee

Across our aged care homes, our cafes can be vibrant places where residents, staff, volunteers and families come together.

Recent Articles

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Centenarian Alice is Liverpool Football Club’s oldest dedicated fan

Centenarian Alice McNicholl at 110 years old, is the oldest living person in South Australia.

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Announcing: finalists for the 2026 Southern Stars Awards!

The annual Southern Stars Awards celebrate our employees and volunteers who go above and beyond to be the difference in our community. Congratulations to our 2026 finalists!

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Carole takes to volunteering in a Residential Care cafe

Carole is yet another volunteer proving that a few hours a week spent helping out in a Residential Care home makes a difference for residents, staff and the volunteer themselves!

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For retiree Bob, purpose has always been about having an objective

For Bob Reilly, a resident of The Pines Retirement Living, life has always been about working towards an objective.

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How can I find a provider for rehabilitation and maintaining function?

Finding the right support as you get older is complicated to navigate. When you are looking for a provider, the first thing to check is their philosophy on healthy ageing.

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Difference between Residential Care and Retirement Living

Understanding the difference between Retirement Living and Residential Care helps older people and their families make confident, informed decisions.

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Jim says purpose is doing something worthwhile

Twice a week you can find Jim Cannard helping out with household chores at Willow Fern Cottage Respite.

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Desmond still has a commitment to community in Residential Care

At 98 years of age, Desmond Tellis, a resident at Onkaparinga Lodge Residential Care, looks back on a life defined by a clear sense of duty and contribution.

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The rich history of Scarfe House at Wattle Grove

Retirement Living residents and special guests recently gathered to celebrate the history of Scarfe House at Wattle Grove.

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Services of others is Tony's purpose in life

Tony Manders has never stopped or slowed down in his life, and service to others has been a constant theme throughout his career and beyond.

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Pam's purpose in retirement is to help others

Bedford Heights Estate resident Pam Redcliffe has over 30 years of experience as a hospital volunteer visiting people nearing the end of life, and she still loves it to this day.

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Purpose is doing something worthwhile

Twice a week you can find Jim Cannard helping out with household chores at Willow Fern Cottage Respite.