Category: News
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.
Read MoreNew partnership with Findon Technical College
14-12-23
Helping Hand partners with Findon Technical College to offer career opportunities in aged care.
Read MoreConsumer 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 […]
Read More2022-2023 Annual Review now online
14-11-23
This year’s Annual Review looks back on 70 years of service.
Read MoreUnitingCare 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 […]
Read MoreUpcoming 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
Read MoreNational 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.
Read MoreHelping 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.
Read MoreWorld Alzheimers Day 2023
21-09-23
On World Alzheimer’s Day, 21 September, why not show your support and consider becoming a Dementia Friend?
Read MoreDementia Action Week 2023
18-09-23
Dementia Action Week 2023 runs from September 18 to 24.
Read MoreIHHC 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 […]
Read MoreHelping 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 […]
Read MoreNational 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 […]
Read MoreNational 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.
Read MoreIDAHOBIT 2023
17-05-23
17 May is IDAHOBIT 2023 – the International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination.
Read MoreNational 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 […]
Read MoreToday 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 […]
Read MoreANZAC 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 […]
Read MoreHappy 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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