Previously, different assessment teams handled basic and complex care needs. This often meant repeating your story and being referred between organisations.
Launched in December 2024, this system replaces the old two-step process with one streamlined process for all levels of care.

One assessment process for all aged care services, instead of two One national team to … Continued

On Friday 20 June, staff at Resthaven Paradise and Eastern Community Services (PECS) packed 90 backpacks for the Share the Dignity charity as part of Resthaven’s 90th anniversary celebrations. The backpacks, filled with personal hygiene items (as well as a few luxury goodies), will soon be on their way to women living in crisis. Clients of … Continued

Overnight and day respite stays are now available at Resthaven Limestone Coast Community Services’ ‘Hollyhock’ Limestone Cottage. ‘Carers can relax and take some time out, while the person they care for stays at Resthaven’s “Hollyhock” Limestone Cottage for a day or overnight short stays,’ says Emily Ellis, Coordinator Community Services. Emily with client, Valerie ‘Being … Continued

Optimising the health and wellbeing of residents is a driving force for Resthaven. Residents at Resthaven Westbourne Park, Resthaven Malvern and Resthaven Port Elliot can now see an onsite pharmacist to assist them in managing and optimising their medication, with an Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist (ACOP). On-site pharmacists have undergone specialist training which ensures that … Continued

On Friday 25 July 2025, a ‘turn the turf’ ceremony was held at the Resthaven Marion campus at Finniss Street, Marion, to officially mark the beginning of Stage One of the $100M site redevelopment. This large-scale redevelopment will meet the community’s needs across the entire continuum of aged care services, with Stage One being the … Continued

In 1955, Resthaven Marion resident Mr Stanley (Stan) Fairfield, now 92, was racing round the Claremont Speedway track, Western Australia, at 50 miles an hour. Coming around ‘fowlhouse’ bend, suddenly he found his way blocked by a fellow driver’s car that had cut across the track. The pair collided, and in spectacular fashion, Stan’s vehicle … Continued

Bed capacity in our hospitals remains a significant challenge for South Australia. One of the reasons given is the growing number of older people spending extended time in hospital. However, suggestions that lack of access to aged care is the cause, while simple and convenient, fails to address the complexity of the situation. Most aged … Continued

Having made almost 700 knee rugs for the needy, you might think Mrs Rose Harrop, Resthaven Western Community Services client, would have had enough of knitting needles and crochet hooks. However, Rose says she has found her calling and she has no intention of slowing down. Wearing a knitted jumper she had finished off that … Continued

Mrs Florence (Flo) Kirkham is a new resident at Resthaven Murray Bridge – but it is a home she is well acquainted with. A former long-serving volunteer at the site, she supported staff and residents at the home from 1995-2015, and incidentally in the years after, helping with activities such as bingo, craft, music and … Continued

Turning 90 is a bit of a trend at Resthaven Port Elliot at the moment! Residents Mrs Aileen Mullett and Mrs Frieda Schuette both celebrated their 90th birthdays in the same week that the site marked Resthaven’s 90th anniversary on Friday 16 May with a Garden Party Gala. Although the pair had very different childhoods … Continued

On 4 July 2025, more than 100 Resthaven staff were honoured for their long service milestones at the annual Resthaven Staff Appreciation Awards luncheon held at the Adelaide Pavilion. The Resthaven Staff Appreciation Awards, held every year, celebrate staff who have completed service milestones over ten years. Ann Fox celebrates 40 years of service Topping … Continued

Congratulations to Resthaven Bellevue Heights Retirement Living resident, Mrs Nadine Olafsen, 87, who has recently been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her services to community health. Nadine has been supporting the Friends of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, previously known as the Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, for the past 62 years, … Continued

Trevor Kuhl began volunteering with Resthaven Mount Gambier on the suggestion of a friend who witnessed how he had lovingly cared for his late mother. It has turned out to be a perfect fit. ‘Trevor is someone who is kind and gentle,’ says Belle Kerr, Resthaven Mount Gambier Residential Services Manager. ‘He connects with individuals … Continued

At Resthaven Limestone Coast Community Services, the Naracoorte day respite and social support groups are proving to be a hit with locals. The Naracoorte office The social groups meet regularly at Resthaven’s office at 17 Gordon Street, Naracoorte. Clients direct the activities, and there is always time for a good chat and a relaxing hot … Continued

There was a great deal of anticipation at Resthaven Mitcham on Tuesday 24 June, as residents and family members lined up to take part in Resthaven’s 90th anniversary celebrations. Around 75 guests attended the High Tea event, as well as Resthaven CEO Darren Birbeck, Executive Manager Residential Services Kelly Geister, and Resthaven Board Member Jon Clarke. … Continued

This year, Leonie Mules, Enrolled Nurse at Resthaven Port Elliot, is marking 40 years of employment with Resthaven. ‘In 1985, I started working at Resthaven Bellevue Heights, on a four-week contract,’ Leonie says. ‘And things just went on from there!’ Leonie was recommended the job by her mother, who was working as a cook at … Continued