The first of Resthaven’s 2026 Staying at Home in Regional South Australia (SAHRSA) retreats have been held in Victor Harbor and in the Adelaide Hills, with feedback from participants being overwhelmingly positive. The fully government funded three-day retreats are held in picturesque locations in regional South Australia and enable carers and people living with dementia … Continued

By Rev. Stan Kolodziej, Chaplain, Resthaven Aberfoyle Park and Westbourne Park A chaplain is someone who cares for the whole person — heart, mind, and spirit. Chaplaincy is about kindness, listening, and being present with people in everyday life, especially during times of change, loss, or uncertainty. Chaplaincy is for everyone. It does not matter … Continued

This Friday 27 March at the Wolf Blass Centre, Resthaven will celebrate those staff and volunteers who live Resthaven’s values of Trust, Dignity, and Respect, at the annual Resthaven Excellence Awards. With more than 2,200 nominations received from families, friends, residents, clients, staff and volunteers from across the Resthaven community, the awards highlight the deep appreciation … Continued

As someone who describes himself as ‘not easily impressed’, Mike* is sparing with his praise. So, when he describes the support and services he received through Resthaven’s Restorative Care Pathway as ‘amazing’ and having ‘made a real difference’, it carries genuine weight. Mike was assessed as being eligible for a Restorative Care Pathway after a … Continued

Residents at Resthaven Paradise are enjoying monthly buffet breakfasts of fresh fruit, cereals, muffins, and toast, and hot options including sausages, bacon and scrambled eggs, as well as tea, coffee and juice. Whilst the food is the number one drawcard, the shared meal is also a chance to start the day on a positive note … Continued

Easter is almost upon us, but Resthaven Bellevue Heights resident Pauline has been busy preparing since before Christmas. She’s been knitting hundreds of Easter ‘chicks’ to give away to others at Resthaven Bellevue Heights in an act of generosity and kindness. The chicks, which are designed to hold an Easter egg, are knitted in yellow … Continued

With piercing blue eyes, a ready laugh and a philosophy that life is best lived with curiosity, kindness and a sense of humour, Resthaven Paradise and Eastern Community Services client, Mrs Jeanette ‘Nettie’ Davidson (née Cotton), has spent a lifetime bringing energy and warmth to the communities around her. Now celebrating her 100th birthday, Nettie’s vitality, … Continued

Working in aged care is incredibly rewarding. It provides the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of older people, through the wide array of services that are provided. Aged care workers are trained professionals who provide complex support to older people. Personal care is an important part of this role, and it … Continued

Resthaven has expanded its presence in the Adelaide Hills, with the official opening of a new Community Services outreach office in Littlehampton on Monday, March 16. Resthaven Executive, Board, staff and clients flocked to the new location at 72 Old Princes Highway, where the office was officially opened with a cake cutting by the Mount … Continued

During National Advance Care Planning Week (16–22 March 2026), we are all encouraged to reflect on what matters most, and what we want to happen if we are no longer able to speak for ourselves. In aged care, these conversations are especially important. At Resthaven, advance care planning is embedded across both residential and community … Continued

Resthaven Murray Bridge resident Mr Eric Bradshaw, 92, has spent around 80 years behind a drum kit, living a life of rhythm and music. Performing under the stage name Eric Shaw, his musical journey began with an act of rebellion. ‘It all started because I didn’t want to learn the piano like my nanny wanted,’ … Continued

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women who challenge barriers, create change, and inspire others to aim higher. Resthaven Leabrook resident, Miss Barbara Wagner, 101, has done exactly that. As a child growing up on a remote farm on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, Barbara was encouraged by her father to ‘always aim to be the … Continued

Resthaven ‘Glynde Lodge’ Retirement Living resident Mr Donald (Don) Clay has earned a reputation for being dependable, reliable and loyal. Turning 100 on 27 February, he not only built a strong and steady career, but has lived a life dedicated to his late wife Greta, their daughter Sharon, and his extended family. Don was born … Continued

Whether he is quietly listening at a bedside, walking alongside his dog Sherlock, or reflecting during an annual retreat, Chaplain Stan Kolodziej believes that presence — simply being there — can be life-changing. Stan has recently joined Resthaven, working predominantly in the residential home at Westbourne Park. He brings with him a deeply human approach … Continued

With his foot firmly on the accelerator of the hired Ford he and his late wife Evelyn were travelling in, Mr Wilfred Sutcliffe steered through the unfamiliar roads of Scotland in 1988, acutely aware that their hotel check-in time was fast approaching, and they were still on the wrong side of Loch Lomond. ‘We only … Continued