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2020

Handcrafted birdhouses donated to Fauna Rescue
10 February 2020
Residents at Eldercare Seaford recently donated 10 handcrafted birdhouses to Fauna Rescue to provide shelter for birds affected by bushfires. Read More

2019

Beachside event held to commend volunteers
4 December 2019
Over 200 Eldercare volunteers attended the organisation’s annual Volunteer Appreciation event at the Stamford Grand in Glenelg this week. Read More
Works to revitalise Day Therapy Centre unveiled
18 November 2019
A small ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning to celebrate the completion of works to upgrade Eldercare’s Day Therapy Centre in Hendon. Read More
Eldercare given ‘tick of approval’ for LGBTI inclusive practice
11 October 2019
Eldercare is now a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation and is the first South Australian residential aged care provider to receive accreditation. Read More
75 years of ‘give and take’ for Clem and Dot
24 September 2019
Swept off her feet, 20-year-old Dot Richardson was the belle of the ball for Clem Moore. Read More
Flying in the face of prejudice
22 August 2019
Eldercare Evanston Park will enter an eye-catching artwork that aims to encourage acceptance and combat prejudice in this week’s annual Gawler Show. Read More
News Release: Eldercare Sash Ferguson hosts community show celebration
16 August 2019
Eldercare Sash Ferguson in Mount Barker will open its doors to the community this weekend when the residential care facility hosts its second ‘Show Day’ event. Read More
‘Epic’ donation for domestic violence prevention
22 July 2019
Eldercare Site Operations Manager Ryan Midgley will present a donation of more than $15,000 to White Ribbon on Friday for domestic violence prevention programs. Read More
Eldercare welcomes aged care reform
1 July 2019
Consumers will have a stronger voice following today’s introduction of the Australian Government’s Aged Care Quality Standards and Charter of Aged Care Rights. Read More
Eldercare’s youngest volunteer brightening lives at Trowbridge House
22 May 2019
News Release: Cordelia Stevens will be recognised alongside more than 330 dedicated volunteers this month during celebrations to mark National Volunteer Week. Read More
Eldercare receives Defence Force Reserves Award
17 April 2019
Eldercare has received a state award for its ongoing commitment to supporting employees who serve with the Australian Defence Force Reserves. Read More
Eldercare holds advance care planning information session
5 April 2019
Eldercare hosted its first Advance Care Planning Information Session this week at its residential facility in Glengowrie to coincide with Advance Care Planning Week. Read More
Inclusion policies launched for Harmony Week
25 March 2019
Eldercare has marked Harmony Week 2019 with the launch of two new policies that reflect its commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisational culture. Read More
Celebrations to mark Trowbridge House refurbishment
20 March 2019
Residents, volunteers and staff celebrated the $1m refurbishment project of Eldercare's Payneham residential care facility Trowbridge House yesterday. Read More
Eldercare marks International Women's Day
13 March 2019
Residents and staff celebrated International Women's Day last Friday with a range of events held at Eldercare's residential care facilities. Read More
Student placement program commenced this week
8 March 2019
Allied health students from the University of South Australia began field practice placements at several Eldercare residential care facilities this week. Read More
Resident Bob Rowe celebrates his century
27 February 2019
Eldercare resident Bob Rowe celebrated his 100th birthday last week surrounded by family who flew from overseas and interstate to mark the event. Read More

2018

Santa Claus comes to Eldercare Elanora
19 December 2018
Elanora's very own 'Santa' Don Beinke is bringing the joy of Christmas to residents, volunteers and local school children. Read More
'Mo' growing success at Sash
6 December 2018
A resident and volunteer from Eldercare residential facility Sash Ferguson in Mt Barker combined their 'mo' growing talents to raise more than $1,300 for Movember. Read More
Eldercare recognises White Ribbon Day
22 November 2018
Residents and staff across Eldercare will be hosting fundraising and awareness events this week in support of White Ribbon Day this Friday. Read More
Eldercare staff donations 'in the bag' this Christmas
19 November 2018
Eldercare employees are supporting Share the Dignity's 'It's in the Bag' to help women experiencing homelessness and poverty this Christmas. Read More
Eldercare Cottage Grove uses art to honour Remembrance Day
7 November 2018
News Release: Eldercare Cottage Grove will commemorate Remembrance Day by displaying an art installation created in honour of fallen servicemen and women. Read More
Eldercare recognised for employer excellence
5 November 2018
Eldercare attended the SA Community Achievement Awards last week where the organisation was a finalist for the Employer Excellence in Aged Care Award. Read More
The Village celebrates milestone birthday with open day
29 October 2018
Eldercare hosted a community open day at The Village in Maitland yesterday in celebration of its 40th birthday. Read More
'Zoo-per' thank you event for volunteers
16 October 2018
Eldercare volunteers from across South Australia came together for a celebration lunch event at Adelaide Zoo last Friday to acknowledge their contribution. Read More
Renovation underway at Eldercare Trowbridge House
10 October 2018
Work commenced this week on the $1m refurbishment of Eldercare's residential aged care facility Trowbridge House located in Payneham. Read More
Eldercare a finalist for aged care employer award
3 October 2018
Eldercare has been nominated for the Prime Super Employer Excellence in Aged Care Award in the 2018 South Australia Community Achievement Awards. Read More
Fun activities add meaning to Dementia Awareness Month
28 September 2018
Residents, staff and volunteers at Eldercare's residential care facilities hosted an array of special events throughout September in support of Dementia Awareness Month. Read More
New wheelchair allowed Eldercare resident to join fun run
18 September 2018
Eldercare Oxford resident Ian North is celebrating after successfully completing his first 6km City to Bay Fun Run event. Read More
Fun bet turns fairytale romance for Shirley and Allen
12 September 2018
What started out as a dare amongst friends ended up being a life changing moment for 17-year-old Shirley Close from Crystal Brook. Read More
Eldercare represented at national aged care summit
3 September 2018
Eldercare's commitment to ending violence against women will be in focus at this week's Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) National Summit. Read More
Thumbs up for diversity
23 August 2018
Residents of Eldercare Evanston Park, together with family and staff members, have created a work of art that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Read More
Staff embrace 'gift of giving' for Christmas in July
20 August 2018
Staff from Eldercare's Head Office recently volunteered at residential aged care facility Oxford in Hove to help residents celebrate Christmas in July. Read More
Resident artists flourish at Sash Ferguson thanks to new facilities
3 August 2018
A purpose-built art studio has been established at Eldercare's Mount Barker residential aged care facility Sash Ferguson enabling residents to pursue their creative interests. Read More
Eldercare victorious at industry awards
30 July 2018
Eldercare enjoyed success at the 2018 Aged and Community Services Australia State Awards last Friday night winning a major category. Read More
Eldercare Site Operations Manager named White Ribbon Ambassador
2 July 2018
Eldercare Manager Ryan Midgley has joined a team of men committed to ending violence against women following his appointment as a White Ribbon Ambassador. Read More
Eldercare a finalist in aged care awards
29 June 2018
Dementia Excellence Program Facilitator Tanya Liddell and Eldercare's Integrated Wellbeing Model have been named finalists for two aged care industry awards. Read More
Eldercare donates to Parkinson's SA
11 May 2018
Eldercare's Day Therapy Centre has donated $225 to Parkinson's SA after the two groups hosted a joint community event focused on understanding Parkinson's. Read More
Eldercare commemorates the ANZACs
27 April 2018
Eldercare residents and staff have marked ANZAC Day this week with events held across the organisation. Read More
Day Therapy Centre raising Parkinson's awareness
3 April 2018
Representatives from Eldercare's Day Therapy Centre and Parkinson's SA will host a community event next month focusing on understanding the condition. Read More
Tribute to women crafted for International Women's Day
29 March 2018
An artwork created by residents and staff has been unveiled at Eldercare Cottage Grove in celebration of International Women's Day. Read More
Eldercare exceeds fundraising goal for Dementia SA
21 March 2018
Eldercare employees and their families raised almost twice their target amount for this year's Dementia SA Memory Walk and Jog at Glenelg. Read More
Power makes Eldercare a 'port' of call on YP visit
14 March 2018
Black, white and teal was on display at Eldercare Elanora when players and representatives from AFL team Port Adelaide recently visited the Stansbury facility. Read More
White Ribbon Workplace Accreditation success for Eldercare
2 March 2018
Eldercare is among 21 organisations across Australia to achieve White Ribbon Workplace Accreditation in recognition of its efforts to end violence against women. Read More
Holdfast Bay Deputy Mayor officially opens Oxford redevelopment
28 February 2018
Holdfast Bay Deputy Mayor Amanda Wilson has today officially opened Eldercare's $4.3m redevelopment of Oxford. Read More
Eldercare 'steps out' for dementia awareness
1 February 2018
Eldercare will be raising valuable funds for Dementia Australia when it enters a team in this year's Memory Walk and Jog at Glenelg on Sunday 18 March. Read More
Eldercare welcomes new Board Chair
15 January 2018
Ernst & Young Executive Director James Lawes has been elected as the new Chair of the Eldercare Board. Read More

2017

Eldercare supports Defence Force Reserves
14 December 2017
The Australian Defence Force accepted Eldercare as a Supportive Employer in 2017 in recognition of the leave benefits the organisation provides volunteer Reservists. Read More
Eldercare celebrates Australian Ageing & Wellness Services launch
29 November 2017
News Release: SA aged care alliance to export know-how to China Read More
Eldercare 'Picnics in the Park' during FEAST
27 November 2017
Eldercare staff met with members of the LGBTI community at the annual FEAST Festival Picnic in the Park event held at Pinky Flat on the weekend. Read More
Eldercare represented at domestic violence summit
21 November 2017
Senior manager Ryan Midgley has attended a domestic violence summit in Sydney to hear how other organisations are supporting victims of domestic violence. Read More
Churchill Fellowship awarded to Eldercare dementia care specialist
17 November 2017
Eldercare Dementia Excellence Program Manager Sarah Jamieson was presented with a 2017 Churchill Fellowship at Government House last night. Read More
National Stroke Week at Eldercare Day Therapy Centre
15 September 2017
Eldercare's Day Therapy Centre in Hendon hosted its first community event last week to educate locals about stroke treatment and prevention. Read More
Eldercare residents using art to raise dementia awareness
12 September 2017
News Release: Residents, staff and volunteers at Eldercare Evanston Park are collaborating on an art installation in September as a show of support for Dementia Awareness Month. Read More
Online course on dementia trialled by Eldercare staff
11 August 2017
Eldercare has collaborated with Flinders University on the development of a free online course which helps carers better support people living with dementia. Read More
Eldercare working towards White Ribbon Accreditation
1 August 2017
Eldercare is in the final stages of preparing its application to become a White Ribbon Australia accredited workplace. Read More
Eldercare volunteer and residential care facility named finalists for industry awards
9 June 2017
Volunteer Denise Farnden and Eldercare The Lodge at Wayville have been named finalists for Aged and Community Services (SA/NT) Awards for Excellence. Read More
Builders awarded for work on The Lodge and Allambi
23 May 2017
Two project managers from Marshall and Brougham have been awarded for their expertise overseeing Eldercare's residential aged care projects at Wayville and Glengowrie. Read More
Volunteer contributions recognised
17 May 2017
Eldercare volunteers, staff and residents recently marked National Volunteer Week (8-14 May) with site-based celebrations held across the organisation. Read More
Eldercare explores the power of music on resident wellbeing
1 May 2017
Eldercare has commenced a trial investigating the effects of music on resident wellbeing at its residential aged care facility in Seaford. Read More
Eldercare in Singapore for Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards
27 April 2017
Eldercare attended the 5th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards in Singapore last night where the Dementia Excellence Program was a finalist for a major award. Read More
Redevelopment of Eldercare Oxford underway
26 April 2017
Eldercare's redevelopment of its residential aged care facility in the beachside suburb of Hove started today. Read More
Generous donation enhances dining experience at The Lodge
29 March 2017
Residents at The Lodge are benefitting from an improved dining experience following a $10,000 donation by former Unley Mayor Richard Thorne. Read More
Eldercare 'getting active to beat dementia'
17 March 2017
A team of Eldercare employees will participate in Alzheimer's Australia SA's Memory Walk and Jog on Sunday 26 March to raise money in the fight against dementia. Read More
Eldercare celebrates International Women's Day
15 March 2017
Eldercare residents and staff marked International Women's Day last week with site-based celebrations held across the organisation. Read More
Eldercare celebrates Allambi redevelopment
28 February 2017
Eldercare's redevelopment of its Allambi residential aged care facility in Glengowrie was officially opened today. Read More
Unley Mayor officially opens The Lodge redevelopment
22 February 2017
Unley Mayor Lachlan Clyne has today officially opened Eldercare's multi-million dollar redevelopment of The Lodge. Read More
Eldercare's dementia program a finalist for Innovation Award
1 February 2017
Eldercare's Dementia Excellence Program has been selected as a finalist for the Best Dementia Care Philosophy Award at the 5th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards. Read More
Eldercare's approach to dementia care featured in The Advertiser
11 January 2017
Eldercare's Dementia Excellence Program has been featured in a newspaper article about the shift towards person-centred care in the aged care sector. Read More

2016

Eldercare 'Shares the Dignity' this Christmas
23 December 2016
Eldercare has taken part in Share The Dignity's 'It's In The Bag' initiative to help women who are experiencing hardship this Christmas. Read More
Eldercare wins Alzheimer's Australia SA Dementia Care Excellence Award
2 December 2016
Eldercare won the Alzheimer's Australia SA Dementia Care Excellence Award at the 2016 South Australian Community Achievement Awards last Friday. Read More
Eldercare supports White Ribbon Day
1 December 2016
Eldercare employees came together last Friday in a show of support for White Ribbon Day. Read More
Eldercare at FEAST Picnic in the Park
10 November 2016
Eldercare hosted a promotional stall at the 2016 FEAST Picnic in the Park on Sunday November 6. Read More
Eldercare Chief Executive joins Chiefs for Gender Equity
2 November 2016
Chief Executive Jane Pickering has been appointed to a new business leadership group that aims to improve gender equity in South Australia's workforce. Read More
Eldercare's VR trial on 7 News Adelaide
21 October 2016
Eldercare's trial of virtual reality technology at Evanston Park was featured on 7 News Adelaide last night. Read More
Eldercare a finalist for Dementia Care Award
12 October 2016
Eldercare has been selected as a finalist for the 2016 Alzheimer's Australia SA Dementia Care Excellence Award. Read More
Eldercare volunteers celebrated at Adelaide Oval
10 October 2016
Eldercare has recognised the dedication of its volunteers from across the Greater Adelaide and Yorke Peninsula regions with a tour and luncheon at the Adelaide Oval. Read More
Eldercare recognises long-serving employees
19 September 2016
Eldercare has celebrated its long term employees with Staff Service Award presentations held across the organisation's 13 aged care sites. Read More
Eldercare's Gary Campbell on the importance of dignity and respect in dementia care
7 September 2016
Eldercare's Gary Campbell has had his latest blog post published by the Aged Care Channel to coincide with Dementia Awareness Month (September 1 to 30). Read More
Eldercare residents 'Embrace' positive body talk
3 August 2016
What's one word you would use to describe your body? Read More
Eldercare's Gary Campbell: blogging for better dementia understanding
7 June 2016
Eldercare Enrolled Nurse Gary Campbell is helping continue the conversation about dementia care with his latest blog post published by the Aged Care Channel (ACC). Read More
Ceremony marks handover of Minlaton Hostel for the Aged to Eldercare
22 April 2016
A special ribbon cutting ceremony was held today to celebrate the official handover of the Minlaton Hostel for the Aged to Eldercare. Read More
Pictorial care plan implementation begins
28 January 2016
Eldercare has this week commenced the roll out of pictorial care plans across the organisation in a move that's aimed to enhance the internal communication of resident health information to front line staff. Read More
Minlaton aged care facility transfer reaches completion
21 January 2016
Eldercare will officially become the new owner of the Minlaton Hostel for the Aged from next Wednesday 27 January 2016. Read More
Retire in style at Elanora Villas
12 January 2016
Eldercare will unveil plans for its proposed premium retirement living development, Elanora Villas, at an on-site open day in Stansbury on Saturday 16 January. Read More

2015

Pictorial Care Plan Project winners announced
4 December 2015
Eldercare has selected a winning set of UniSA student pictogram designs which will be used to enhance the internal communication of resident care information to front line staff across the organisation from next year. Read More
Age is no 'mo' barrier to raising awareness of men's health
18 November 2015
Staff and residents at Eldercare's aged care facility Acacia Court in Hendon have relinquished their razors this month for Movember to increase awareness about men's health. Read More
UniSA and Eldercare: mastering the 'art' of communication
16 November 2015
Final year UniSA Communication Design students will this week present a range of proposed pictogram images to Eldercare that are designed to improve the way resident care information is conveyed to front line care staff. Read More
Acceptance speech leads to guest blogging opportunity for Eldercare nurse
16 September 2015
Eldercare Enrolled Nurse Gary Campbell has this week added another skill to his list of talents becoming a guest blogger for the Aged Care Channel (ACC). Read More
Marj Buttery: Mum knows best on the secret to living a long life
14 September 2015
Eldercare Seaford resident Marj Buttery says she made it to her 100th birthday by adopting her late mother's philosophy to life. Read More
Eldercare volunteers celebrated
26 August 2015
Eldercare volunteers have been acknowledged for their contribution at a special morning tea and movie event this week at Wallis Cinema in Mitcham. Read More
Eldercare chaplain honoured with Australian Defence Medal
20 August 2015
Eldercare Evanston Park Chaplain Rev. Kim Thoday has been awarded an Australian Defence Medal in recognition of his service to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Read More
'Guardian' watch pilot study expected to bring greater independence to Eldercare retirees
13 July 2015
Residents at Eldercare retirement living sites across South Australia have today commenced a one month pilot study of a new mobile-based personal safety device designed to enhance retirees' independence and wellbeing. Read More
Eldercare Wayville and Glengowrie expansions on track for 2016 completion
9 July 2015
The redevelopments of The Lodge at Wayville and Allambi at Glengowrie are progressing well with construction underway at both residential aged care facilities. Read More
Eldercare enrolled nurse named 'Best Employee' at 2015 ACS Gala Awards
6 July 2015
Eldercare Enrolled Nurse Gary Campbell has celebrated a double victory at this year's 2015 Aged and Community Services Gala Awards for Excellence (SA & NT) winning two prizes including the 'Employee Award' for his commitment and dedication to the care... Read More
Trowbridge House volunteer celebrated for community service
2 July 2015
Trowbridge House residents, staff and volunteers joined together for a special event this week to celebrate volunteer Pam Horsnell. Read More
Royal baby celebrated at Sash Ferguson
9 June 2015
Residents at our aged care facility in Mount Barker are excited to have received a letter from Kensington Palace in London thanking them for celebrating the new Royal baby. Read More
World War II: Reflections Project
1 June 2015
Eldercare salutes Sash Ferguson residents Lesley Keane and Maurice Hennessy who appeared in 'Today Tonight's' recent story about the World War II 'Reflections Project'. Read More
Eldercare volunteers recognised for outstanding service
14 May 2015
Four Eldercare volunteers have received the 'Premier's Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Volunteer Service' to coincide with 2015 National Volunteer Week celebrations. Read More
Groundbreaking ceremony for $24.5 million redevelopment celebrated at Glengowrie
6 May 2015
A sod turning event at Glengowrie yesterday marked the start of the $24.5 million redevelopment of Eldercare's residential aged care facility Allambi. Read More
Nepal earthquake: a message from Eldercare Chief Executive Jane Pickering
27 April 2015
"On behalf of Eldercare, I wish to express our sympathy and support to members of the local Nepalese community affected by the devastating earthquake in Nepal on the weekend. Read More
Allambi redevelopment at Glengowrie to start this week
20 April 2015
Residents, families and staff are set to benefit from a major redevelopment of Eldercare's residential aged care facility at Glengowrie which begins this week. Read More
Enjoy great entertainment discounts for a good cause
10 April 2015
Purchase your 2015 - 2016 Entertainment Book or Entertainment Digital Membership through Eldercare and help raise money for resident activities. Read More
Recycling: a sustainability success story for Eldercare
7 April 2015
Eldercare has emerged as a leading recycler within Australia's aged care sector following a successful partnership with the State Government and waste management industry. Read More
Explore our latest retirement living BEST BUYS
2 April 2015
Our communities are all located close to shopping, public transport and essential services so you can enjoy an affordable retirement lifestyle in a premium location. Read More
Sod turning ceremony signals start of multi-million dollar Eldercare redevelopment
30 March 2015
The Mayor of Unley Lachlan Clyne today turned the first sod on the $11 million redevelopment of Eldercare's residential aged care facility - The Lodge - at Wayville. Read More
Building works begin at The Lodge
2 March 2015
Work began today on the redevelopment of Eldercare's Wayville residential aged care facility The Lodge. Read More

2014

Medirest wins catering awards for two Eldercare sites
19 August 2014
The quality of the catering services at Eldercare' s residential aged care facilities was acknowledged at the recent 2014 Restaurant & Catering South Australia Awards for Excellence. Read More
Tasting Australia challenges the industry to improve food in aged care
30 April 2014
Chefs and industry experts assembled at the Tasting Australia Think Session held on April 29 to raise awareness about food in aged care and how it can be improved. Read More
Leanne Horton: 25 years of change
31 March 2014
Leanne Horton has seen many changes in the aged care industry since she commenced her career with Eldercare 25 years ago. Her current role at Eldercare is Resident Fees and Funding Officer. Read More

2013

Eldercare and leading chefs looking at ways to ensure residents enjoy a 'good food life'
3 December 2013
The future of food in aged care was the topic for discussion at a two-day thinktank held in November in Adelaide. Leading Australian chefs Maggie Beer, Simon Bryant and Peter Morgan-Jones joined several representatives from Eldercare, along with... Read More
Eldercare's Action Learning Program seeing positive results
13 November 2013
Eldercare's Sustained Success program is continuing with sites working on their chosen ALE (Action Learning Exploration). Topics are varied, ranging from clinical issues such as wound care and continence management, through to environmental and space... Read More
Streamlining student placements
18 September 2013
Coordinator Student Placements Jodie Luke, has streamlined the placement process for University of South Australia (UniSA) students across Eldercare's 12 residential aged care sites. Read More
Artful Lodger goes solo
9 September 2013
Artist and Eldercare resident Paula Hancock says her love of art has added "10 or 20 years" to her life. Read More
Natalie Lewis a finalist in ACSA Awards
19 June 2013
Congratulations to Natalie Lewis, who was a finalist in the 2013 ACS (Aged & Community Services) SA & NT Awards. Read More
Eldercare launches the Sustained Success Program
9 June 2013
In 2010 Eldercare embarked on a journey to discover a new vision and set of work values. Read More
Eldercare Allambi residents get knitting for Fringe Festival
14 March 2013
Eldercare Allambi residents recently visited the Greg John's Rhythm Sculpture on the Glenelg foreshore. Read More
Eldercare's new Head Office
10 March 2013
Eldercare moved to a newly-refurbished building at Eastwood in March 2013. Read More