SOURCE: Pamela Altmann’s Ruff Day a prize winning piece | The Murray Valley Standard

Recently, the Resthaven Marion Community Services ‘Friday Club’ members were delighted to enjoy a visit from two five-week-old lambs from Freedom Hill, a not-for-profit animal sanctuary. Coordinator, Monika Lyckholm, says, ‘The lambs, Matilda and Delilah, had been rescued early in life, when one lamb was attacked by a fox at birth.’ ‘They are both in … Continued

SOURCE: Resources to support Care Partners | The Australian Ageing Agenda

On 1 October, we celebrated the International Day of Older Persons, recognising the vital contributions that older people make. There are many benefits that come with ageing. Retirement from full time work gives people the freedom to spend time on the things that they love most. It can be a liberating time; a time to … Continued

SOURCE: Nurse practitioner Peter Jenkin wins top award | Australian Ageing Agenda

In reflection of Spiritual Care Week (23-29 October), Resthaven Coordinating Chaplain (Resthaven Murray Bridge and Leabrook), Nina Corlett-McDonald, shares her thoughts on wisdom. Mentors are people who encourage, support and enable us to be the people we are meant to be; whether that’s in a new job, a new circumstance, or just in general, as … Continued

SOURCE: Family Carer, Stephanie, Shares Her Story | Aged Care Online

Resthaven 75th Anniversary Undergraduate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing Scholarship recipient, Carissa Willis. Resthaven is committed to the future workforce of aged care and continues to fund various scholarships across South Australian universities. This year, we congratulate Resthaven 75th Anniversary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing Scholarship recipient, and mature aged student, Carissa Willis. Currently in … Continued

Resthaven clients have welcomed in spring, by making birdseed wreaths during their weekly ‘social group’ catch up at the Resthaven Limestone Coast Community Services office at 15b James Street, Mt Gambier. Manager, Karen Hammond, says, ‘This month’s social group theme was “spring”, and what better way to celebrate the warmer weather and bursts of new … Continued

From 23-25 September, Resthaven Murray Bridge residents had the opportunity to display their artworks at the Murray Bridge Show—and this year, we came back with a winner! Lifestyle Coordinator, Soraya Fitzgerald, says, ‘We have an enthusiastic Art Group on-site, and participants are always working on a project.’ ‘We encouraged them to submit some of their … Continued

Guests of Resthaven’s new respite cottage at 18 Halcyon Circuit, Aldinga Beach, will soon enjoy the benefits of a ‘butterfly garden’, thanks to the efforts of Support Worker, Lorraine Maslen. Lorraine (pictured below), who has worked with Resthaven for six years, explains, ‘I live at Seaford, and grow milkweed in my garden.’ ‘I noticed last … Continued

We are delighted to announce that Resthaven Nurse Practitioner, Peter Jenkin, has been named 2022 HESTA Nurse Practitioner of the Year. The HESTA Nurse Practitioner of the Year award is a prestigious national award that recognises a Nurse Practitioner who has demonstrated outstanding qualities in the areas of clinical work, mentoring and leadership. Peter’s win … Continued

The first stage of the two year, $27m transformation of Resthaven Bellevue Heights at 47 Eve Road, is now complete. Manager Residential Services, Leanne Spencer, says, ‘Several areas are now finished, and are looking beautiful.’ ‘Recently, Stage 1 (twelve new rooms) was handed over to Resthaven by Sarah Constructions. Residents are now able to move … Continued

When Stephanie’s mum had a stroke aged 75, her daughter, Stephanie had to step in – dramatically changing the family dynamic, and her mother’s and Stephanie’s day-to-day life, forever. In recognition of National Carers Week (16–22 October), Stephanie shares the story of how Resthaven Community Respite Services not only supported her mum following this life-changing … Continued

Resthaven Mitcham resident, Mrs Frances ‘Fran’ Blight (nee Cairns), shares her hundred years of wisdom with us, as she reaches her centenarian milestone on 14 October. Born in North Melbourne with four siblings, Mrs Blight shares her fondness towards her father. ‘My father [James Cairns] had a business making saddles for the war horses in … Continued

2022 Resthaven Undergraduate Physiotherapy Scholarship recipient, Francesca Fragnito Resthaven is committed to the future workforce of aged care and continues to fund various scholarships across South Australian universities. Francesca Fragnito, 2022 recipient of the Resthaven Undergraduate Physiotherapy Scholarship, shares her excitement for her future in aged care. Francesca explains, ‘In my third year of study [Bachelor of … Continued

Recently, we have been holding a number of volunteer celebration events to show our gratitude and appreciation of the support provided by Resthaven volunteers. Manager Volunteer Services, Stacey Thompson, says, ‘We have been fortunate to be able hold these events in external venues and transform the spaces filled with vibrant colour.’ The Adelaide Pavillion ‘Across … Continued