‘I love being able to put a smile on someone’s face,’ Emily Ellis, Resthaven Limestone Coast Community Services Respite Coordinator, says. ‘Hollyhock’ Limestone Cottage As a Respite Coordinator, Emily works closely with individuals and their families and carers who come into ‘Hollyhock’ respite cottage in Mount Gambier. ‘Resthaven Community Services gives people independence to be … Continued
The best way to find out about a new neighbourhood or community is to ask those who are already there. This is the philosophy behind the decision at Resthaven Westbourne Park to encourage resident involvement and participation in the monthly group site tours. The tours are open to families and potential residents of Resthaven Westbourne … Continued
Laughter and music run through the halls at Resthaven Port Elliot as residents, aged between 72 and 96, are busy rehearsing for the site’s Christmas pantomime. Volunteers John and Matt Supported to achieve their goals by Resthaven staff and volunteers, Matt Delaney, Rose Lewis and John Dowling, the residents are putting on a performance of … Continued
When Resthaven Port Elliot resident, Mrs Shirley Box, received a box of Lego from her grandson for Christmas in 2024, her immediate thought was ‘What am I going to do with this?’. But, after giving it a go, Shirley has come to love the mini bricks and has now completed around 30 kits, which adorn … Continued
On Friday 3 October, at Resthaven Malvern, residents, staff, and families came together to celebrate 90 remarkable years of Resthaven. The hall was beautifully decorated with golden lights, golden leaves, and confetti balloons, creating an elegant and festive atmosphere. Guests were also transported back in time with a wedding dress from 1928 and a visual … Continued
On 1 November, the new Aged Care Act will come into operation, and with it, the new Support at Home program, which will replace the existing Home Care Packages. The new national model is designed to help older Australians to continue to live independently at home for longer, provide a standardised national service list, offer … Continued
On Friday 19 September, clients and family members joined staff at Resthaven Northern Community Services to celebrate Resthaven’s 90th anniversary. Celebrations were held throughout the day, with clients enjoying arts and crafts, games in the courtyard (provided by Resthaven occupational therapists), exercise demonstrations and a photo display of recent bus trips and social activities that the … Continued
Celebrating and bringing together the allied health community, ‘Allied Health Professions Day’ is held annually on 14 October. This year’s theme, ‘Stronger together’, highlights the benefits of multidisciplinary team-based care and recognises the importance of allied health professionals working alongside their nursing and medical colleagues to comprehensively support clients. Resthaven Northern Community Services physiotherapist, John … Continued
In an amazing and inspiring achievement, Dawn Weyland, celebrates her 50th year with Resthaven Murray Bridge – 23 years as a paid employee, and 27 years as a volunteer. Dawn and Lifestyle Coordinator, Soraya Her remarkable contribution was recently honoured with residents and colleagues during an afternoon tea, where she was presented with a beautifully engraved … Continued
From 1 November 2025, aged care at home in Australia will change. The government is introducing a new model called Support at Home, which will replace the current Home Care Packages (HCP) program. If you’re looking for simple, reliable information about what this means — you’re in the right place. At Resthaven, we’re here to … Continued
From the moment he stepped into Resthaven Malvern, respite resident Mr John Leak says he has been blown away by the care and support he has received. ‘The care has been beyond what I expected,’ John says. ‘What I have received is hard to put into words – it’s a feeling of being welcomed and … Continued
What started as a quiet tinker on the piano keys for Resthaven Port Elliot resident Mrs Jeanette Dohnt has turned into regular weekend concerts, with returning audiences and appreciative applause. ‘It’s not something I was ever expecting,’ Jeanette says. ‘I noticed the piano in the hall and asked whether it was ok for me to … Continued
On Thursday 2 October 2025, a traditional Smoking Ceremony was held at the Resthaven Marion campus by Auntie Ros and Bryce Cawte. The ceremony acknowledged the traditional custodians of the land and prepared the site for positive new beginnings as part of the $100M redevelopment. Resthaven Marion sits within the ancestral lands of the Kaurna people, … Continued
With close to 30 figure skating trophies under her belt, and a career spanning into her 70s, Resthaven Leabrook resident, Mrs Eileen Winifred (Win) Clamp, 94, is a true icon on the ice. It was 1960 when she lined up to try ice skating for the first time, visiting Adelaide’s St Moritz ice rink on … Continued
Celebrating a life of the land and community, Resthaven Mount Gambier resident, Mrs Selina (Sally) Duggan (nee Goodridge) turns 100 on 3 October. Born in Booborowie in South Australia’s mid-north, Sally was the eldest of 11 children. Her father was a labourer, and her mother worked in the home. Sally attended the local school and … Continued