Every day, Resthaven shares the lives and wisdom of older people and their carers, opening doors to the full range of aged care service options available. Services are provided throughout metropolitan Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills, Murraylands, Riverland, Fleurieu Peninsula, lower Barossa region and the Limestone Coast of South Australia. Executive Manager Community Services, Mel Ottaway, … Continued
Resthaven’s commitment to delivering high-quality residential and community aged care services was on show last Friday, 1 March when the inaugural Resthaven Excellence Awards took place. Held at the new Wolf Blass Centre, Morphettville, the awards recognise and reward the contribution of Resthaven volunteers and employees who live the Resthaven values – trust, dignity and … Continued
The Toy Factory at Gumeracha, located behind the Big Rocking Horse, holds a special place in many people’s hearts. But, for Resthaven Port Elliot resident Mr Brian Harvey, 94, the property holds an even greater significance. His family once owned the factory, using it as a facility to dry potatoes for the troops in World … Continued
With mementos of her life carefully positioned around her room at Resthaven Marion, Mrs Gladys Jones is something of an international citizen. Born in Fiji, the great-granddaughter of a Tongan princess, Gladys has on display a Fijian fan, made from the fibre of coconut trees, an Irish cross to signify her Irish Catholic upbringing, as … Continued
This year, Resthaven is running a series of free sessions to bring older South Australians the information they need to best manage potential health concerns. ‘As we get older, a number of health issues can arise,’ Mel Ottaway, Resthaven Executive Manager Community Services and Retirement Living says. ‘By staying well informed, we all have an … Continued
Always one to have his ear to the ground, Resthaven Aberfoyle Park resident Mr Lloyd Mattner, 92, has special inside knowledge when it comes to the solar installation that is currently taking place on the roof of the aged care home. His grandson, Chris Mattner, is the CEO of CME Solutions, the company that was … Continued
Resthaven’s ‘Staying at Home in Regional South Australia’ program has been a ‘game changer’ for family carer, Cherie-Lee Lindsay. Cherie -Lee is the primary carer of her father, Mr Bill Kable, who lives with dementia. Cherie-Lee explains, ‘When I first read about the Staying at Home program, I thought it was perfect for us, as … Continued
There’s a friendly but fierce competition being held each Wednesday at Resthaven Northern Community Services’ Gawler office, and the players are looking for more people to go up against! The game is Rummikub, and Resthaven clients Mr Robert (Bob) Jamieson and Mr Geoffrey (Geoff) Heath have been playing together for over a year. They are … Continued
The end of February marks three years since the release of the final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. So, what has changed and what does this mean for older Australians? One of the most significant initiatives was the release of 80,000 home care packages over two years in 2021-22 … Continued
With their seven children in tow, Resthaven Craigmore residents Mr Gordon Dunnicliff, now 95, and Mrs June Dunnicliff, now 91, occupied a whole row of the plane when they moved from Leicester, England to Australia in 1962. ‘We were Ten Pound Poms and we moved here at the same time as seven other families from … Continued
Resthaven Malvern residents John and Joan Hughes are celebrating 65 years of marriage this June, and it all started in the middle of the Indian Ocean. John was the Assistant Ship’s Doctor on the P&O ship Arcadia, and Joan was a passenger, making her way to England with her friend Elizabeth to work as a … Continued
With strong demand for home care services, Resthaven Limestone Coast Community Services’ Mount Gambier office will soon move to a new, larger office space at 13 Penola Road, Mount Gambier 5290. Manager, Theresa Connor, says, ‘Whilst our office at 15b James Street has served us well, with service demand increasing, we require more space from … Continued
‘Happy Hour’ is a much-loved social event held at Resthaven Mount Gambier each Friday afternoon, and one where more volunteer support is welcomed. ‘Seeing the connections shared between residents and volunteers is heartwarming,’ Mount Gambier Acting Lifestyle Coordinator Shelley van der Linde says. ‘We would love volunteers to join us for Happy Hour, as well … Continued
Rushing through the streets of Adelaide in the middle of the night was all part of a day’s work for Miss Betty (Elizabeth) Leak, who celebrates her 100th birthday on February 11. A client of Resthaven Riverland Community Services, and still living in her own home, Betty was a deaconess of the Uniting Church, working … Continued
In 2008, when Mr Ian Ottway received the news that he would have to alter the plans for his upcoming holiday to Western Australia, little did he realise that Cupid’s arrow was about to strike. ‘I was living in Albury, Victoria, and I had a phone call to say the particular coach holiday that I … Continued
Resthaven is pleased to announce the appointment of Pardeep Singh Dhot to the position of Senior Manager Residential Services. Pardeep has an impressive depth of experience within the organisation, where he was first appointed as a Relieving Clinical Nurse in 2017. He has also worked in the positions of Relieving Care Coordinator and Relieving Manager … Continued
Turning 100 on 6 February, Mrs Lorna Kemp says that times spent twirling around the dance floor with her husband, Max, were some of the happiest of her life. ‘We used to go dancing just about every second week,’ Lorna says. ‘I loved doing “The Alberts” [a type of square dance with four couples]. We … Continued
Cassidy Knight, a Registered Nurse with Resthaven Riverland Community Services, has recently been awarded a $5,000 grant from Australian Seniors, as part of their Aged Care Futures Grant program. Cassidy was awarded the grant after submitting an essay on the subject of why she has chosen a career in aged care, and how her further … Continued
Mrs Brenda Brown’s fear of heights had always stopped her from pursuing her dream of climbing the Eiffel Tower. However, on Monday 29 January she finally did — virtually at least — and it’s all thanks to the virtual reality (VR) experience held at Resthaven Newland House respite cottage in Victor Harbor. Brenda says, ‘I’m … Continued
Visitors are welcome! Unless it poses a health risk to our community, family involvement, and visits from relatives and friends, are supported and encouraged. There are no set visiting hours, and visitors are welcome at any reasonable time. Children are always welcome under supervision. When you visit, we ask that you take advantage of the … Continued