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People 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.

People 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.

People 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.

People 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.

People of Helping Hand: Clarrie

08-09-22

At 91 years of age, Clarrie, who lives at our Parafield Gardens home, cheerfully describes himself as a bit of a ‘local lad’.

People of Helping Hand: Paul

31-08-22

It’s almost a year to the day that Paul commenced his new role as Coordinating Chaplain with Helping Hand.

People of Helping Hand: Felicity

25-08-22

Felicity (or Flick as she is known) is part of the Retirement Living team.

People of Helping Hand: Clem

18-08-22

“Some residents dance across your heart and you remember them forever.” Clem, Lifestyles, North Adelaide

People of Helping Hand: Nic

03-08-22

Since joining Helping Hand in 2011, Nic, our Property Services Manager, has been involved in some memorable and rewarding projects. ‘A highlight was the development of Golden Grove Residential Care […]

People of Helping Hand: Bill and Margaret

27-07-22

Meet Bill and Margaret, from our Prospect Retirement Village When Bill and Margaret moved into the Prospect retirement community, it felt just like coming home. Both grew up in Prospect […]

People of Helping Hand: Pat

13-07-22

From drinking French Champagne at the Eiffel Tower; to a top-secret role as an Air Force Wireless Operator in World War Two, Pat from Belalie Lodge is a fine example […]

People of Helping Hand: Sammy

06-07-22

The Home Care team has its very own Sister Act! Six months ago, Sammy (Samantha) joined the Home Care team as a Client Support Officer (CSO), after learning about […]

People of Helping Hand: Kathryn

29-06-22

Kathryn is a Gardening Team Leader in our Home Care Services Team. When Kathryn was handed a pair of gardening secateurs at the age of ten, it sparked a lifelong […]

People of Helping Hand: Linda

22-06-22

August 2022 will mark three years since Linda joined the Home Care team as a Home Support Worker. Following a varied career, this busy ‘soccer mum’ has found her niche […]

People of Helping Hand: Kerry

16-06-22

Kerry has been part of the Home Care team for seven and a half years. She began her career with Helping Hand as a Care Worker and for the last […]

Stefanie

19-11-21

Stefanie is the Residential Services Manager for our residential care homes, Carinya in Clare and Belalie Lodge in Jamestown. She has been with Helping Hand for 22 years and started […]

Jory

31-10-21

Jory has been working for Helping Hand for just over a year. He is a My Home Life Practice Consultant and part of our People and Culture Team. My Home […]

Bob

15-10-21

Meet Bob, he lives at Carinya, our residential care home in Clare. Bob has been married for 59 years, has four children and eight grandchildren. He grew up in Tarlee […]

Lauren

08-10-21

Lauren is the Hotel Service Support Manager at our Golden Grove residential care home, she oversees the maintenance, cleaning, laundry and kitchen services of the care home. After doing study […]

Ben

19-02-21

Ben is a part of our Payroll Team as a Payroll Administrator. He has been with Helping Hand for almost 10 years. He started off as casual after high school, […]

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