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People of Helping Hand: Judith
27-07-23
Judith, one of Helping Hand’s Home Care clients, is a regular attendee at the Dance for Balance classes offered by Helping Hand in Parafield Gardens. She was both spruiker and […]
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Rose
03-07-23
Rose, one of Helping Hand’s Home Care clients, is a devoted attendee of the Dance for Balance classes held at the Parafield Gardens Rec Centre every Monday.
Read MoreHelping Hand celebrates 70 years together
14-06-23
Since 1953, when we were established as a not for profit, Helping Hand has offered help and support to older South Australians. Now connected to thousands of people, it’s hard […]
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Gaynor
12-06-23
Gaynor is a Home Care client with Helping Hand. After a couple of falls, she took up strength and balance classes. After all, she used to be a gymnast in […]
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Judy
05-06-23
Judy is what you’d call a natural-born carer. Apparently, even at the ripe old age of 8, she’d rush to put pillows under the legs of a family friend who […]
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Thien
29-05-23
Thien is a physiotherapist with Helping Hand. ‘I have worked as a physiotherapist for nearly ten years. I had a stint working in back-to-work programs, but I really missed the […]
Read MoreNational Reconciliation Week 2023
27-05-23
National Reconciliation Week 2023—27 May to 3 June—is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can […]
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Jenny
22-05-23
How handy is the person that can recommend the best things to watch on the box? Our Parafield Gardens residential care home may have their very own expert in resident […]
Read MoreNational Palliative Care Week 2023
21-05-23
National Palliative Care Week 2023 runs from 21 May to 27 May 2023 and aims to put ‘Matters of Life and Death’ front and centre in Australia’s consciousness.
Read MoreIDAHOBIT 2023
17-05-23
17 May is IDAHOBIT 2023 – the International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination.
Read MoreDance showcase sparkles at Parafield Gardens
16-05-23
Allied Health incorporates a range of accredited health professionals who use evidence-based practices to support client’s health. Helping Hand has many allied health professionals who can visit clients at home […]
Read MoreNational Volunteer Week 2023
15-05-23
It’s National Volunteer Week – Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. We give our sincere thanks to everyone who gives their time, skills, care and compassion to our residents and […]
Read MoreToday is International Nurses Day
12-05-23
Today is International Nurses Day! We couldn’t do what we do without the tireless work of our nurses, they are at the forefront of delivering health and aged care services […]
Read MoreANZAC Day 2023
25-04-23
ANZAC Day is on Tuesday 25 April. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. ANZAC […]
Read MoreHappy Solar New Year 2023
14-04-23
Solar New Year festivities are celebrated across India and Southeast Asia on Friday 14 April.
Read MoreCare Experienced History Month webinar
12-04-23
April is International Care Experienced History Month, where activists and allies come together to commemorate the history of people who experienced institutional or out-of-home ‘care’. As part of the awareness […]
Read MoreWorld Parkinson’s Awareness Day 2023
11-04-23
Tuesday 11 April is World Parkinson’s Awareness Day. It’s an international day of recognition for Parkinson’s – a time to raise awareness of how the condition affects individuals and their […]
Read MoreWorld Health Day 2023
07-04-23
Friday 7 April 2023 is World Health Day, and it is the day the World Health Organization will observe its 75th anniversary. In 1948, countries of the world came together […]
Read MorePeople of Helping Hand: Ellen
05-04-23
It’s quite possible that Ellen has discovered the secret to eternal optimism and joy. 99 years young and she is living her best life, winning hearts and admirers along the […]
Read MoreTrans Day of Visibility 2023
31-03-23
Trans Day of Visibility is today, 31 March. It is an annual international celebration of trans pride and awareness, recognising trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements. For many gender […]
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