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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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Caring values drive Fay's life

Home Care client Fay Viney spent more than 30 years working in aged care and is grateful to now be receiving some care to help her continue to live independently.
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Hearing from our residents about the impact of the SALA program

Carmelite Residential Care residents recently joined Rory McClaren on ABC Radio Adelaide to talk about their experience during this year’s Southern Cross Care SALA program.
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Student Volunteer spotlight: making a difference

Students who volunteer find connection and purpose.
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Healthy habits in Respite Care keep clients coming back

Willow Fern Dementia Cottage offers quality Respite Care to clients, but the services are about more than just supporting clients and carers to spend time apart.
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Diabetes and foot health

Discover the impact that diabetes has on foot health and find effective tips for management.
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Around the world and back to Mornington

Residents of The Mornington Retirement Village George and Noraidah Atkin have shared a well travelled life together.
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Grant brings green to life

A Community Foundation internal grant has revitalised the garden space at Riverpoint Retirement Village.
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Independent living at The Mornington Retirement Village Shearwater Serviced Apartments

The Shearwater Serviced Apartments in Mornington Victoria offer assistance and support to make your life easier, such as housekeeping and nutritious chef prepared meals.
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Why social connection is important in retirement villages

This article explains why social connections are so important in retiremet.
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Face to Face at the Migration Museum

Our residents and clients will have their artwork on display for SALA at the Migration Museum!
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Support older people with life changing access to their community

Help us drive loneliness away by making a donation towards our Care Car Program.
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Gardening expert Kim Syrus answers 7 essential questions retirement village residents should know

The Oakfield Rise Retirement Community had the privilege of hosting Kim Syrus for an exclusive question and answer session recently.