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See Help at HomeNeed some more advice?
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See adviceIn our retirement living units you’ll have more time to enjoy doing the things you love without the maintenance of looking after a big home and garden.
See Retirement LivingNeed some more advice?
Is Retirement Living right for you? Get some extra advice from Helping Hand.
See adviceOur care homes offer a comfortable, safe and homelike environment with activities and care individually tailored to suit the needs and wants of our residents.
See Residential CareNeed some more advice?
Is Residential Care right for you? Get some extra advice from Helping Hand.
See adviceAged Care is so important. Some people forget that. You don’t and neither do we. Join our team and be part of something bigger. Together we’re there to care and here for good.
See CareersWhy work with us?
Do you want to join the Helping Hand team and make a difference?
See job vacanciesWe understand that people feel comfortable in their own home, maintaining their independence. We offer a range of services across metropolitan Adelaide and beyond so you can stay at home doing the things you love.
See Help at HomeNeed some more advice?
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See adviceIn our retirement living units you’ll have more time to enjoy doing the things you love without the maintenance of looking after a big home and garden.
See Retirement LivingNeed some more advice?
Is Retirement Living right for you? Get some extra advice from Helping Hand.
See adviceOur care homes offer a comfortable, safe and homelike environment with activities and care individually tailored to suit the needs and wants of our residents.
See Residential CareNeed some more advice?
Is Residential Care right for you? Get some extra advice from Helping Hand.
See adviceAged Care is so important. Some people forget that. You don’t and neither do we. Join our team and be part of something bigger. Together we’re there to care and here for good.
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Helping Hand is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced and community driven café operators to manage a purpose-built new café at Lealholme Residential Care Home, located at 15 Halliday Street, Port Pirie.
Building work for the café is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026.
The café will serve approximately 90 residents, along with family members, visitors and staff.
The successful operator will enter into a formal agreement with Helping Hand Aged Care to manage and operate the café independently.
Pricing, rental and operational costs, along with opening hours and other arrangements will be negotiated with the preferred operator as part of the agreement with Helping Hand
Applicants with local knowledge and connections are encouraged to apply.
Please direct all enquiries to: marketingandcomms@helpinghand.org.au
Expressions of Interest close: 13 March 2026.
Overview
The operator will be responsible for managing all aspects of the day-to-day running of the café, including:
Helping Hand will help you set up for success by designing and constructing the café, including all development and building approvals.
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New café for Lealholme Residential Care Home, Port Pirie
We are delighted to announce the launch of our Intergenerational Playgroup, the Learning Tree, at three of our residential care homes: Yeltana Whyalla, Ingle Farm, and North Adelaide.
What is the Learning Tree?
Our Intergenerational Playgroup, the Learning Tree, brings together residents of our care homes and children aged 0-5 from the community for a morning of fun-filled activities, storytelling, and bonding. It provides an opportunity for different generations to connect, share experiences, and create lasting memories together.
When and Where?
North Adelaide: Every Thursday, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Yeltana, Whyalla: Every Monday, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Ingle Farm: Every Wednesday, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Lightsview: Every Thursday, starting 17 September, from 10:00am to 11:30am
How to Participate
Residents, their families, and members of the community are all welcome to join us at the Learning Tree at any of our three locations. Simply come along with your children and grandchildren, aged 0-5, to enjoy the activities and connect with our residents.
Get in Touch
For more information please contact us via phone 1300 653 600 or email.
Join us for a morning of laughter, play, and intergenerational connection at our Intergenerational Playgroup. Let’s create beautiful memories together!
Since 1953, when we were established as a not for profit, Helping Hand has offered help and support to older South Australians. It’s hard to believe 70 years together all began with the passion and purpose of one man, and a single building in North Adelaide.
From humble beginnings, Padre Arthur Strange had a powerful vision to care for others. At a time when counselling and aged care services were non-existent or in their infancy, Strange’s outlook was progressive.
In 1953, his vision for helping older people came together when he spotted a For Sale sign on Molesworth Street North Adelaide. The Trustee gave him 12 hours to pay a deposit of £750 and secure the property. Only able to find £500, he called a church family conference and together they made up the rest to purchase the first building to be used for aged care services in North Adelaide.
