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Read the latest Forgotten Australians newsletter

25-03-21

Our Real Care the Second Time Around Project Team have published their latest newsletter.

COVID-19 vaccination program

01-03-21

The nationwide program of a COVID-19 vaccination is now underway and will be rolled out in phases across South Australia to ensure priority groups can access the vaccine.

Tovertafel raffle is now on sale!

18-02-21

As part of its Tovertafel fundraising campaign, Helping Hand is launching its first raffle for 2021 with an amazing selection of uniquely South Australian prizes and experiences. Money raised from […]

Welcome to our new Chief Financial Officer Neil O’Reilly

26-01-21

We’re pleased to welcome Neil O’Reilly as Chief Financial Officer, following the retirement of longstanding CFO Adrian Ware.

Dementia scholarship – sharing the knowledge

17-12-20

In 2020, we launched the Helping Hand Dementia Scholarship in memory of Anne Gibson. This valuable scholarship is a demonstration of our commitment to create a learning organisation, and to […]

Our 2019-20 Annual Review is now available online

15-12-20

2019/20 was a period of significant milestones for Helping Hand.

Latest COVID-19 Update 2 December 2020

02-12-20

On 1 December 2020 a new Direction from the Government came into effect for aged care homes, and as a result everyone in a residential care home is now required […]

Latest COVID-19 Update 25 November 2020

25-11-20

Dear family and friends, Thank you very much for your continued understanding as we navigate our way through a challenging few weeks in South Australia. Currently our residential homes have […]

Latest COVID-19 Update 20 November 2020, 5:30pm

20-11-20

Today the government has announced a further change in Direction, based on new information that has come to light. This means that from Monday 23 November, we will be easing […]

Home Care Services Update 20 November 2020

19-11-20

We want to reassure our Home Care clients and their families that we are not cancelling essential services during this time. However, there will be some changes to how we […]

Latest COVID-19 Update 19 November 2020, 6:30pm

Despite our best efforts to accommodate some visitation for exceptional and compassionate reasons, we have had to cease this under the new State Government Stay at Home Directions. After the […]

Latest COVID-19 Update 19 November 2020

Please click here to read an update from Rob Heinjus, Executive Manager Home Care Services, about the measures we have put in place for our home care services. Please be […]

Latest COVID-19 Update 18 November 2020

18-11-20

At 12:30pm 18 November 2020, the South Australian Government announced a series of restrictions that will come into effect from midnight tonight, to be in place for the next six […]

Latest COVID-19 Update 17 November 2020

17-11-20

Dear family and friends, We are presented with new challenges as we carefully monitor the community outbreaks of Covid-19 across the northern suburbs and consider the advice and Directions from […]

Latest COVID-19 Update 16 November 2020

16-11-20

Dear family and friends, Today has presented us with new challenges as we carefully monitor the community outbreaks of COVID-19 across the northern suburbs and consider the advice and Directions […]

Helping Hand award finalists

09-11-20

Helping Hand is a finalist in two achievement awards.

Latest updates on COVID-19

13-10-20

For the latest updates on COVID-19, please click here to visit our dedicated page on this website.

Dietitians Day 2020

18-09-20

Friday 18 September 2020 is Dietitians Day in Australia, designed to celebrate the work of dietitians and their positive impact on health and nutrition. Helping Hand was the first South […]

Nursing in the Community Week 14-20 September 2020

14-09-20

Nursing in the Community Week is an opportunity to shine a light on the work of our amazing Community Nurses. Many people associate the nursing profession in the context of […]

Welcome to Professor Brenda Wilson AM, our new Board Chair

12-08-20

Helping Hand warmly welcomes Professor Brenda Wilson AM as its new board chair. Professor Wilson takes over from Rosalie Pace who has retired from the board.