Category: Helping Hand Story
People 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 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.
Read MorePeople 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.
Read MorePeople 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.
Read MorePeople 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’.
Read MorePeople 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.
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Felicity
25-08-22
Felicity (or Flick as she is known) is part of the Retirement Living team.
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Clem
18-08-22
“Some residents dance across your heart and you remember them forever.” Clem, Lifestyles, North Adelaide
Read MorePeople 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 […]
Read MorePeople 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 […]
Read MorePeople 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 […]
Read MorePeople 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 […]
Read MorePeople 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 […]
Read MorePeople 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 […]
Read MorePeople 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 […]
Read MoreStefanie
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 […]
Read MoreJory
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 […]
Read MoreBob
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 […]
Read MoreLauren
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 […]
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