Resthaven is delighted to have been Highly Commended in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Annual Trusted Brands Awards for the category of ‘Home Care – South Australia and Northern Territory’. On Thursday, 14 May, Resthaven Executive Manager Community Services and Retirement Living, Mel Ottaway, accepted the award at The Tea Room, Queen Victoria Building, 455 George … Continued
What matters most at the end of life? For older people and those who love them, the answer is often simple: comfort, dignity, connection and quality of life. This National Palliative Care Week (May 10-16), Resthaven is leaning into the theme of Getting to the heart of it: Big Questions. Real Answers and encouraging important … Continued
Every day, we thank and celebrate volunteers for being an integral part of the Resthaven community. Throughout May, Resthaven is hosting Volunteer Celebration Events, with the first three events having taking place already. ‘These occasions are a wonderful opportunity to show our gratitude and appreciation,’ Stacey Thompson, Resthaven Manager Volunteer Services says. ‘This year the … Continued
International Nurses Day is celebrated on 12 May each year, on the birthday of the most famous nurse of all, Florence Nightingale. This International Nurses Day, Resthaven celebrates nurses and healthcare workers for the good and important work they do every day, enriching the lives of older people and strengthening the communities they serve. Hannah … Continued
At the 2026 Resthaven Excellence Awards, held Friday 27 March, Maxine (Max) Taylor, Housekeeping Services Assistant at Resthaven Aberfoyle Park, was awarded the President Award for her exceptional work ethic and care. The Resthaven Excellence Awards celebrate those Resthaven staff and volunteers who live Resthaven’s values of Trust, Dignity, and Respect. Nominations for the awards … Continued
Celebrating South Australia’s History Festival, and its theme of Connection, Resthaven is this month reflecting on the vision of its founders—whose determination and compassion built a not-for-profit organisation that has grown into one of Australia’s leading aged care providers. ‘Last year we celebrated our 90th anniversary,’ Darren Birbeck, Resthaven CEO says. ‘It was an amazing … Continued
It was love at first sight when Wendy and Paul Jennings first visited Resthaven’s seven-star eco-friendly Chiton Retirement Living, situated between Port Elliot and Victor Harbor. The couple had long lived in the country but were seeking a smaller property that offered both individual privacy and a sense of connection. ‘We wanted an “easy-to-look-after” house … Continued
What was once a dusty, barren patch of land at Resthaven North Haven’s Gulf Point Retirement Living has been transformed into a gardener’s paradise, thanks to the dedication and teamwork of its residents. The ambitious project has seen residents and staff work together to improve poor soil conditions, construct raised vegetable beds and introduce a … Continued