This year marks two significant dates for two couples residing at Resthaven Leabrook, making them the longest-standing couples on site. In April, Mr and Mrs Middleton celebrated seventy-one years of marriage, with decades of beautiful memories to share. ‘I still remember every detail of my wife walking down the aisle – she looked like an … Continued

In response to continued demand for services for older people across the Fleurieu, Resthaven Murray Bridge, Hills & Fleurieu Community Services will open a new outreach office at 1 Loveday Street, Goolwa. This is the fourth regional office for the booming community services site, which supports older people to remain living independently in their own … Continued

Resthaven’s international connection to Thai aged care provider, Baan Sudthavas, continues to provide both organisations with ideas and learning, as we all face the uncertainties of COVID-19. During international concern on vaccine availability, Baan Sudthavas founder, Arnop Chirakiti, reached out to Resthaven’s Senior Manager Service Development, Lynn Openshaw, to ask advice, and share information and … Continued

Influenza Vaccination Anyone entering a Residential Aged Care Facility must be vaccinated against 2021 seasonal influenza and have evidence of this with them as proof. (Existing exemption criteria continue to apply.) COVID-19 Vaccination As more than 70% of residents at all Resthaven aged care homes have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, visitor numbers … Continued

Resthaven’s CEO, Darren Birbeck, is delighted to announce that Resthaven has acquired On Statenborough, an award-winning retirement village at Leabrook to add to Resthaven’s suite of options for older people. Darren says, ‘For Resthaven, the purchase of On Statenborough represents a significant investment in our retirement living portfolio.’ ‘On Statenborough is conveniently located. Just around … Continued

Annie McColl lives out the benefits of working in aged care every day, through her extensive knowledge in the ever-growing sector. Having worked in the industry for thirty years, Annie has gained varied experience and knowledge in the aged care industry, currently working as Care Coordinator at Resthaven Leabrook. ‘I am involved in different areas … Continued

Why is that we don’t always do the things that we know are good for us? Each year people commit to New Year’s resolutions only to cast them aside months, weeks or even days into the year. Whether our resolution is to exercise more, lose weight, drink less or invest more time in ourselves, we … Continued

Resthaven continues its partnership with Flinders University to further develop the iSupport program, led by Flinders Caring Futures Institute researchers. The Institute has been awarded $1.4 million from the Medical Research Future Fund’s Dementia and Ageing Care Mission, for the next stage of development of the iSupport program. The Partnership in iSupport Program involves providing … Continued

July has proven a significant month for all at Resthaven Mount Gambier, celebrating both a milestone anniversary with Christmas in July and a staff appreciation event. On 4 July, Resthaven Mount Gambier celebrated its tenth anniversary of being open to the community, providing high quality, residential care to those living in the south east. Resthaven … Continued

Background: Resthaven Westbourne Park at 30 Sussex Terrace was purpose built and opened in 1967 and currently offers residential aged care and respite accommodation for around 126 people who need significant care and support. There have been several upgrades over the years to improve the amenities on site. However, expectations in this new century mean … Continued

Mr Raymond Artis of Modbury was able to remain living independently at home whilst recovering from a major health setback, thanks to support from the Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) Program. The government-funded STRC program, delivered through Resthaven Northern Community Services, provides short term support for older people to recover from health setbacks and regain their … Continued

Influenza Vaccination Anyone entering a Residential Aged Care Facility must be vaccinated against 2021 seasonal influenza and have evidence of this with them as proof. (Existing exemption criteria continue to apply.) COVID-19 Immunisation As more than 70% of residents at all Resthaven aged care homes have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, visitor numbers … Continued

Resthaven Limestone Coast Community Services ‘social group’ participants, who gather every third Wednesday from 1-3pm at 15B James Street, Mount Gambier, have been working hard on a new craft hobby. ‘This social group began over a year and a half ago, once Resthaven Limestone Community Services expanded their services by opening the Mount Gambier community … Continued

Resthaven CEO, Darren Birbeck, is delighted to announce that Resthaven has acquired an award-winning retirement village at Leabrook to add to Resthaven’s suite of options for older people. Darren says, ‘Resthaven has purchased On Statenborough as a significant investment in our retirement living portfolio.’ ‘On Statenborough is very conveniently located – just around the corner … Continued