News Archives – Helping Hand

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Intergenerational Playgroup

12-04-24

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.

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New partnership with Findon Technical College

14-12-23

Helping Hand partners with Findon Technical College to offer career opportunities in aged care.

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Consumer Advisory Body invitation

22-11-23

Helping Hand is inviting consumers to establish a Consumer Advisory Body, and we are looking for people to register their interest in becoming members and representing the many voices and […]

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2022-2023 Annual Review now online

14-11-23

This year’s Annual Review looks back on 70 years of service.

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UnitingCare Statement of Commitment

31-10-23

UnitingCare Australia has released a Statement of Commitment to Trauma Informed Aged Care: Forgotten Australians and Care Leavers. UnitingCare Australia is the national body for the Uniting Church’s community services […]

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Upcoming webinar – Forgotten Australians and Care Leavers

23-10-23

You’re invited to attend a free webinar: Forgotten Australians and Care Leavers as a special needs group under the Aged Care Act 1997

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National Carers Week 2023

15-10-23

National Carers Week, 15-21 October, is an opportunity to raise community awareness among all Australians about the diversity of carers and their caring roles.

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Allied Health Professions Day 2023

14-10-23

Today is Allied Health Professions Day!

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Helping Hand hosts senior human rights leaders

13-10-23

Recently Helping Hand’s Lightsview home was proud to support Flinders University in hosting a delegation of 15 senior human rights leaders from Mongolia.

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World Alzheimers Day 2023

21-09-23

On World Alzheimer’s Day, 21 September, why not show your support and consider becoming a Dementia Friend?

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Dementia Action Week 2023

18-09-23

Dementia Action Week 2023 runs from September 18 to 24.

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IHHC award win for three of our homes

25-08-23

Recently, our wonderful teams at Helping Hand Lightsview, Copperhouse Court and Yeltana won the IHHC Institute of Hospitality in Healthcare, 2023 Project of the Year Award. The award celebrates the […]

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Helping Hand celebrates 70 years together

14-06-23

Since 1953, when we were established as a not for profit, Helping Hand has offered help and support to older South Australians. Now connected to thousands of people, it’s hard […]

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National Reconciliation Week 2023

27-05-23

National Reconciliation Week 2023—27 May to 3 June—is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can […]

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National Palliative Care Week 2023

21-05-23

National Palliative Care Week 2023 runs from 21 May to 27 May 2023 and aims to put ‘Matters of Life and Death’ front and centre in Australia’s consciousness.

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IDAHOBIT 2023

17-05-23

17 May is IDAHOBIT 2023 – the International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination.

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National Volunteer Week 2023

15-05-23

It’s National Volunteer Week – Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. We give our sincere thanks to everyone who gives their time, skills, care and compassion to our residents and […]

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Today is International Nurses Day

12-05-23

Today is International Nurses Day! We couldn’t do what we do without the tireless work of our nurses, they are at the forefront of delivering health and aged care services […]

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ANZAC Day 2023

25-04-23

ANZAC Day is on Tuesday 25 April. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. ANZAC […]

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Happy Solar New Year 2023

14-04-23

Solar New Year festivities are celebrated across India and Southeast Asia on Friday 14 April.

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