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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 […]
Read MoreOur 2019-20 Annual Review is now available online
15-12-20
2019/20 was a period of significant milestones for Helping Hand.
Read MoreLatest 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 […]
Read MoreLatest 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 […]
Read MoreLatest 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 […]
Read MoreHome 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 […]
Read MoreLatest 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 […]
Read MoreLatest 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 […]
Read MoreLatest 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 […]
Read MoreLatest 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 […]
Read MoreLatest 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 […]
Read MoreHelping Hand award finalists
09-11-20
Helping Hand is a finalist in two achievement awards.
Read MoreLatest 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.
Read MoreDietitians 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 […]
Read MoreNursing 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 […]
Read MoreWelcome 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.
Read MoreHelping Hand wins major excellence in aged care award
07-08-20
7 August 2020 Helping Hand is thrilled to have won an Excellence in Aged Care Services award in the Organisation category for its student program, recognising the provider who has […]
Read MoreThanks for Caring on Aged Care Employee Day
06-08-20
Now more than ever before, we say thank you.
Read MoreHelping Hand is a State finalist in the LASA Excellence in Age Services Awards
15-07-20
Helping Hand is a State finalist in two categories in the 2020 LASA Excellence in Age Services Awards.
Read MoreAustralian Ageing Agenda interviews Aged Care CEOs
09-07-20
To mark the beginning of the 2020-21 financial year, AAA asked the chief executive officers of aged care organisations, including our own CEO Chris Stewart, about the year ahead.
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