News

Listen to Page

New Charter of Aged Care Rights explained

25-10-19

The Australian Government has introduced a new and simpler Charter of Aged Care Rights.

Staff Appreciation Month

04-09-19

Every September is Staff Appreciation Month at Helping Hand. The organisation dedicates an entire month to saying thank you to its staff for the incredible contribution they make to the […]

Future Design Hub

23-08-19

The Future Design Hub is Helping Hand’s platform for developing innovation and technologies in the ageing space. We’re driven by principles of co-design, commercialisation and collaboration.

SALA Exhibition – Confluence

05-08-19

Helping Hand is creating powerful statements about its residents through an art installation.

What does Helping Hand think about current issues?

04-07-19

As the aged care system continues to be reformed, and in light of the ongoing work of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, a number of important […]

Festival set to strike a chord with Helping Hand residents

03-07-19

Helping Hand Aged Care is bringing to its residents the sounds of the famous Adelaide Guitar Festival with touring community events at its residential care homes throughout South Australia. The […]

New Single Charter of Aged Care Rights

19-06-19

A new Charter of Aged Care Rights has been developed.

New medication management system introduced

03-06-19

Golden Grove has become the first Helping Hand home to use MediMap, an electronic medication management software.

Forgotten Australians project receives funding boost

05-04-19

The Federal Government has announced today $500,000 to fund the development of Helping Hand’s Forgotten Australians, Real Care the Second Time Around project.

Students and residents bond through an innovative approach to maths

26-03-19

Residents at Helping Hand’s Lealholme residential care home and year nine students at John Pirie Secondary School have joined forces to create an intergenerational mathematics class.

Aged Care Info Session at Golden Grove

19-03-19

Would you like to know more about aged care services and how to navigate the aged care system?

First jobs at Golden Grove

18-02-19

The first roles at Helping Hand Golden Grove have been advertised, including Resident Liaison Officer, Hotel Services Support Manager, Clinical Nurse and Lifestyle Services Coordinator.

Model of Care Consultation

06-02-19

Helping Hand is reviewing its Model of Care and is seeking input from a wide range of stakeholders on some key questions.

Forgotten Australians share their voice with Helping Hand in Real Care the Second Time Around

23-01-19

Helping Hand launches its guide Forgotten Australians, Real Care the Second Time Around.

Leading the way in aged care egg innovation

16-01-19

A wider variety of egg dishes will be added to menus at Helping Hand Aged Care’s residential homes throughout the state, as the organisation becomes the first of its kind […]

Helping Hand recipe book

07-12-18

To celebrate 65 years of Helping Hand, we have gathered 65 recipes from across the organisation, reflecting the diversity, histories and stories of our community.

Appointment of new CEO at Helping Hand

27-11-18

Helping Hand announced today the appointment of Chris Stewart as Chief Executive Officer of Helping Hand. The appointment will be effective January 7, 2019 following the retirement of current CEO, […]

Expanded men’s shed brings community together

19-11-18

The new and improved Men’s Shed at Helping Hand’s Lealholme aged care home in Port Pirie, which will allow more men from throughout the community to use it, will officially […]

Golden Grove Q&A

05-11-18

The new development at Helping Hand Golden Grove, in the north east of Adelaide, is attracting great interest.

Ian Hardy’s new national role

31-10-18

Helping Hand CEO Ian Hardy has been appointed by the Federal Government as Chair of the newly formed Aged Services Industry Reference Committee (AISC).

Older News

Sign up for our eNews

*indicates required