Author: amyp
Apology anniversary a time to reflect
16-11-22
16 November each year marks the anniversary of the National Apology to Forgotten Australians.
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Nat
As a Lifestyle Coordinator, Nat is passionate about making our Lightsview residential care home a welcoming place to live, as well as an inclusive and inspiring place to work.
Read MoreHelping Hand achieves Inclusive Employer status from the Diversity Council of Australia
14-11-22
According to the Diversity Council of Australia (DCA) when organisations take action to become an inclusive employer and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace, everyone benefits. Here at Helping […]
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Keith
10-11-22
Introducing Keith, who lives at Ingle Farm residential care home with his wife Nola.
Read MoreHave your say about in-home care services reforms
02-11-22
The Australian Government is changing the way in-home care services are provided to older people, and they want to hear your views.
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Allyson
Meet Allyson, Customer Services Officer at our Parafield Gardens residential care home.
Read MoreHave 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.
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