A ‘fabulous mum’ and devoted wife who enjoys the quiet life, Mrs Patricia Marsden will celebrate her 100th birthday on 7 September. A resident of Resthaven Murray Bridge, Patricia has lived in the rural city since 2014, becoming a well-loved and supportive member of the community, particularly in the Bridge City Church congregation. Patricia grew … Continued
Picture this if you can: 131kg of potatoes. 217 dozen eggs. 74 loaves of bread. It might seem like a lot, but this is just a snapshot of the daily shopping list for Michael Burton (Resthaven’s Corporate Coordinator Hospitality Services – Food and Dining Lead) for meals at Resthaven’s 12 aged care homes across South … Continued
With over a decade working in the aged care sector, Resthaven’s Chantelle Kake is taking on a newly created role with open arms. Chantelle’s new position, Residential Operations Manager, supports Resthaven to respond to increasingly complex compliance responsibilities and promotes continuity of care for Resthaven residents. ‘One of the first projects I’m working on is … Continued
‘Always aim to be the best you can’. It’s a piece of advice that was offered to Resthaven Leabrook resident Miss Barbara Wagner by her father when she was a child, and it is a mantra she has lived her life by. Turning 100 on 22 August, Barbara has not wasted a moment, learning new … Continued
In 2014, Bernie’s wife was diagnosed with dementia. After a few years using online services to educate himself and navigate this ‘terrible journey’ he became a participant in the World Health Organization’s iSupport for Dementia program, delivered by Resthaven and Flinders University. ‘This has been a game changer for me,’ Bernie says. ‘It has connected … Continued
Resthaven CEO, Darren Birbeck, is pleased to announce that Resthaven has joined with Eldercare to acquire a suite of South Australian retirement living communities from Aveo, one of Australia’s largest retirement village operators. Eldercare Chief Executive, Jane Pickering, and Resthaven Chief Executive Officer, Darren Birbeck ‘In this collaborative bid, Resthaven will acquire 799 units across … Continued
Australians expect an aged care system that delivers high quality care for older people. As the population ages and care needs increase, it must also be sustainable. Yet more than half of Australia’s aged care homes currently operate at a loss. Aged care accounting firm StewartBrown predicts that this percentage will increase to up to … Continued
When Resthaven Riverland Community Services social worker, Leah Harris, first met client, Shay Richardson, she was homeless and sleeping in a van in her sister’s driveway. ‘I thought to myself “This can’t be the rest of my life” but for a long time, it was,’ Shay says. Leah helped her to get a place, and … Continued
If you are travelling through the Riverland town of Barmera during August, you’ll be forgiven for thinking you’ve stumbled into a wonderland of colour and fun. Local residents and community groups, including Resthaven Riverland Community Services, have banded together to ‘Yarn Bomb’ the town – covering the main street in knitting and crochet in all … Continued
Stage two of the major $30m redevelopment of Resthaven Bellevue Heights has reached a new milestone, with residents in the process of moving into their new accommodation and facilities. The building works include construction of residential rooms, a new lounge room, private dining area, library, and common dining area. There is also a new administration … Continued
‘I love walking through those doors,’ Resthaven volunteer Lesley Wimbles says of the entrance at Resthaven Malvern. ‘I know that I’m in for a treat when I have a day of volunteering ahead of me.’ The site is well-known to Lesley, who worked there as a Housekeeping Services Assistant for more than 47 years before … Continued
With a quickness of step, sharp wit and an easy laugh, Mrs Edith Reiner is ringing in her 100th birthday with no signs of slowing down. The Resthaven Marion Community Services client, who turns 100 on 13 August, lives in her own home with support from Resthaven, still has her driver’s licence, and has an … Continued
Animals have always held a special place in the heart of Mount Gambier Resthaven resident Mrs Joan Chant, who celebrated her 100th birthday on 2 August. Joan and her husband Ellis ran “Chant’s Place” at Kongorong for more than 25 years – an animal sanctuary that was open to the public and held hundreds of … Continued
Stage one of the $50m major redevelopment of Resthaven Westbourne Park has officially opened, with residents saying it ‘looks like a five star hotel’. Manager Residential Services, Kamala Sharma Paudel, says, ‘With stage one “handed over” from Kennett Builders, 42 residents have relocated to our stunning new building, and they couldn’t be happier.’ ‘The new … Continued
According to Resthaven Mitcham resident Mr Dudley Cockington, you have to climb the tallest mountains to get the best views. And he would know, having walked thousands of kilometres across Australia and the world. An avid walker, Dudley’s rucksack would often be on his back, filled with sandwiches for lunch, a thermos of tea, plenty … Continued
Resthaven is proud to announce that we are finalists in two categories in the inaugural 2024 ACCPA (Aged and Community Care Providers Association) Excellence Awards. The awards are the culmination of the ACCPA ‘You are ACE!’ Campaign. You are ACE! is an industry recognition program that celebrates excellence, as it happens, across residential aged care, … Continued
Residents at Resthaven Port Elliot are putting their artistic talent on show this month as part of the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival. Manager Residential Services, Louise Banner, says the idea for the exhibition came about when she noted the amazing artworks that residents had proudly completed and were displaying in their rooms. ‘There … Continued
Kitchen staff at Resthaven Marion have recently taken part in an intensive 5-day training session as part of the Maggie Beer Mentor Program. The training, which took place from 9-13 July, is the first step in the program which pairs aged care home kitchens with a qualified chef trainer to mentor the team to serve … Continued
As the water glided over her body at the 1958 National Swimming Championships, Resthaven Port Elliot resident, Vicki Murphy, knew she had hit her stride, or stroke as it were. ‘It’s a lovely feeling when it all goes right,’ Vicki says. ‘You can feel the water sliding past your body and everything else just fades … Continued
