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David Leicester OAM, DFC & Bar made the ultimate sacrifice in 1941 when he was sent off to England to join the Allies in World War II. He was only 19.

Events were held across Eldercare’s 11 aged care homes last week to celebrate the contribution of its volunteers, including a morning tea at Allambi where more than 20 of its 59 volunteers were in attendance.

Eldercare Chief Executive Jane Pickering spoke to Johnny and Davo on Fresh FM this morning about why job seekers should consider aged care as a career, how much Eldercare and its staff live the values of respect, accountability and connection and why Eldercare should be the number one choice for aged care workers.

Residents, staff and volunteers at the Payneham aged care home celebrated Easter last week with its inaugural ‘egg and spoon’ race followed by chocolate eggs.

Last week the Hon. Michelle Lensink MLC launched Eldercare’s short film which challenges the stereotyping of LGBTI people and provides insightful information to aged care employees about LGBTI issues, specifically those affecting the older population.

Staff and residents at Eldercare’s Mt Barker aged care home were treated to a gourmet breakfast on Tuesday to celebrate the achievements of women across the globe.

Residents at Eldercare’s aged care home in Mt Barker were given the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine yesterday afternoon.

Eldercare has partnered with the Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC), a group of six aged care peak bodies, to call for aged care reform once the final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is released.

A rainbow afternoon tea marked the end of Pride Month for residents and staff at the Eldercare aged care home at Mt Barker.