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Have your say about Aged Care Quality Standards
29-10-22
The Department of Health and Aged Care is reviewing the Aged Care Quality Standards, and is seeking feedback on a new, strengthened version of the standards, from providers, workers, clinicians […]
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Rob
26-10-22
Rob and his wife Carol started as visitors at Ingle Farm and then became part-time volunteers.
Read MoreDisability Ageing and Lifestyle Expo 2022
21-10-22
Come and meet the Helping Hand team at the #MyLifeChoices Disability, Ageing and Lifestyle Expo 2022. The Expo is on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 October 2022 at the Adelaide […]
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Rita
19-10-22
This month Rita celebrates 25 years working at Parafield Gardens. She is part of the fabric of daily life and her commitment to caring is as strong today as it […]
Read MoreHow do I start a conversation about aged care?
18-10-22
How do I start a conversation about aged care?
Read MoreNational Carers Week 2022
17-10-22
National Carers Week, 16-22 October, is an opportunity to raise community awareness among all Australians about the diversity of Australia’s 2.65 million carers and their caring roles.
Read MoreAllied Health Professions Day 2022
14-10-22
It’s Allied Health Professions Day, celebrating Australia’s 200,000+ allied health professionals, who represent more than a third of the health workforce.
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Lili
12-10-22
Lili is a resident at our home in Lightsivew. While food blogs, cooking shows and gourmet inspired travel are commonplace, Lili was ahead of the curve in sharing her passion for […]
Read MoreWhen is the right time to talk to a parent about aged care?
10-10-22
When is the right time to talk to a parent about aged care?
Read MoreAgeism Awareness Day 2022
07-10-22
Friday 7 October 2022 is Ageism Awareness Day – time to shift attitudes towards older age and older people and end ageism.
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Bessie
05-10-22
Bessie volunteers three days a week and has been with Parafield Gardens for four and a half years.
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Cindy
30-09-22
In December 2021, Cindy left the hectic world of advertising to start a new chapter at our residential care home in Golden Grove.
Read MoreUpdate to vaccination requirements for visitors
23-09-22
As of 12.01am Friday 23 September 2022, visitors entering an aged care facility are no longer required: To show evidence of current Influenza or COVID 19 vaccinations Undertake a COVID […]
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: June
22-09-22
June is a resident at our home in Parafield Gardens. June’s face lights up as she describes how much joy and pleasure music brings to her life.
Read MoreDementia Action Week 2022
19-09-22
Dementia Action Week 2022 runs from 19 to 25 September.
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Heather and Tiffany
15-09-22
Heather and her granddaughter Tiffany are Lightsview’s ‘dynamic duo’ of volunteering. Not only do they volunteer together, they live together as well.
Read MoreIt is R U OK? Day
08-09-22
Thursday September 8 2022 is R U OK? Day, and we acknowledge this day as reminder that every day is the day to ask, ‘R U OK?’ and start a […]
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Clarrie
At 91 years of age, Clarrie, who lives at our Parafield Gardens home, cheerfully describes himself as a bit of a ‘local lad’.
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