This one-day forum, hosted by the Torrens Resilience Institute, Aged and Community Services Australia, and Resthaven Inc. will discuss the understanding of disasters and resilience and how this applies to aged care settings. 11 September 2018 from 10am – 3pm Download the program here.
Art in the (re)Cycle Lane ‘The “Respite Rebels” at Resthaven’s Lane Cottage create individual and collective art works here during respite stays’, says Resthaven Community Respite Services Manager, Carole Matthews. ‘Respite clients participate in a range of group and individual activities. One group is creating artworks with recyclable materials, with the view to “reduce, reuse … Continued
Resthaven’s brand new site at 100 Hub Drive, Aberfoyle Park, will open to the public for the very first time on Thursday 12 July 2018, 11am–2pm. ‘This is an opportunity for the local community to come and have a look around before we open for operations the following week,’ explains Mia Brooks, Manager, Resthaven Aberfoyle Park. … Continued
Held in the University of South Australia, City East Campus, Corner of Frome Street and North Terrace in the Brookman Hall. Resthaven staff will be available to talk with final year Occupational Therapy students about the services we provide. We currently have a position for an Occupational Therapist available at Resthaven Western Community Services. … Continued
You are invited to the Adelaide G-TRAC Healthy Ageing seminar series. The Centre continues to run seminars and workshops on key topics relevant to the health and care of older people. Delivered by a range of experts in these fields, consumers, as well as health and aged care practitioners, are welcome to attend. The next … Continued
Held by Carer Support, Carers and Care Recipients are invited to attend this special pamper day. Come along and meet other carers who have experience caring for someone with memory loss or dementia. Be pampered with a mini seated massage and an introduction to Tai Chi. Speak with staff from Resthaven Community Respite Services and other … Continued
You are invited to the ‘Spiritual Care in a Diverse World’ seminar, hosted by Resthaven Mount Gambier and Meaningful Ageing Australia. This seminar is open to anyone who works with or cares for older people in the local community. This session will engage participants in a process of developing and deepening understandings of spirituality and … Continued
If you experience Parkinson’s, or support someone living with Parkinson’s, you are invited to attend this FREE community information seminar. Understanding Parkinson’s Refreshments provided – gold coin donation Anne Heard from Parkinson’s SA will present information about Parkinson’s and strategies to live well with the condition. If you would like to attend, please contact Resthaven … Continued
You are invited to the G-TRAC Healthy Ageing Seminar Series. The Centre continues to run seminars and workshops on key topics relevant to the health and care of older people. Delivered by a range of experts in this field, consumers, as well as health and aged care practitioners, are welcome to attend. The next seminar … Continued
Do you like great food and good conversation? The West Terrace Cemetery is hosting ‘Death over Dinner – The Last Word’ Four experts (including Peter Jenkin, Resthaven’s Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner) will be answering your questions, discussing taboos and having frank and honest discussions about end-of-life issues. There will be music, food, the Wheel of … Continued
Event Overview: “Having the Advanced Care Planning Discussion” (including the hierarchy of decision making) – Peter Jenkin, Nurse Practitioner (Palliative Care), Resthaven Resources to support Palliative Care in the Community, including: 7 step community pathway Anticipatory prescribing The potential of ‘Your Health Record’ to support good palliative care – Dr Chris Moy, General Practitioner, SA … Continued
Parkinson’s in the Park will be held during World Parkinson’s Month, on Sunday 8 April from 10am – 3pm at the Soldier’s Memorial Gardens in Unley. Sponsored by Resthaven, the event will be a family fun fete day to highlight the information, services, and activities that Parkinson’s SA provides. Hosted by Amelia Mulcahy from Channel … Continued
The Annual South East Field Days will be celebrating it’s 40th event on the 16 and 17th of March, 2018, and Resthaven will be there to celebrate. Stop by site 30 in the Lifestyle Pavillion and say ‘Hi!’ to the friendly staff from Resthaven Limestone Coast Community Services. See how we can help support you … Continued
The team from Resthaven is looking forward to meeting Aberfoyle Park locals at the ‘Eat, Drink, and be Merry’ family-friendly event, hosted by Our Saviour Community on 23 February from 5pm – 9pm. Looks like fun!
Come and join the team from Resthaven Limestone Coast Community Services at the Respite House Open Day & BBQ, held at Unit 914 Pavy Drive, Naracoorte, SA on 21 February, 2018, from 11am – 3pm. Find out how our overnight respite house can support you!