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22 December 2025

Hackham centenarian wraps up 2025 with his life advice

This festive season is extra special for Hackham local Ron who has celebrated his 100th birthday on 22nd December.

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19 December 2025

Aged care residents wrap up their year with Taronga Zoo

Bolton Clarke Greenwood and Willowdale aged care residents have wrapped up 2025 with a special luncheon with Taronga Zoo’s Youth at the Zoo (YATZ) program.

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19 December 2025

Aged care team reveal hidden talents at Talent Show

Employees at Bolton Clarke’s Darlington home have revealed their hidden talents to aged care residents in a unique Talent Show.

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18 December 2025

Fernhill celebrates Christmas with carols extravaganza

Bolton Clarke Fernhill and the Caboolture community have come together for an evening of festivities celebrating Christmas with less than two week to go.

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17 December 2025

Harvesting a labour of love at Trevi Court aged care home

Essendon aged care residents have been getting their hands dirty to harvest their own fresh produce as part of a gardening programme.

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11 December 2025

Bolton Clarke named an Employer of Choice 2025

Bolton Clarke has been named an Employer of Choice for the third consecutive year in the Australian Business Awards 2025.

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09 December 2025

Dementia and the festive season: tips for carers

The festive season can be a particularly overwhelming time for people with dementia and their carers – especially where family events are involved. Bolton Clarke Senior Research Fellow Claudia Meyer says preparing yourself and your family can help make celebrations more enjoyable for everyone.

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09 December 2025

Nurses reflect on 140 years

Retired nurses Sue Carroll and Susan Cott have shared memories of more than 60 years of community nursing in Melbourne at a special event at Parliament House, Melbourne marking aged care provider Bolton Clarke’s 140th anniversary.

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02 December 2025

Western Australia Bushfire updates

Latest updates for clients and residents affected by WA bushfires.

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27 November 2025

Beerwah residential care home calls for local volunteers

Beerwah local Jill is encouraging locals to get to know residents at Bolton Clarke Glasshouse Views in a bid to increase volunteer numbers at the residential care home.

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26 November 2025

Glendale aged care residents knitting for a good cause

Bolton Clarke Glendale aged care residents have been putting their knitting needles to good use donating handcrafted items to local charities.

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20 November 2025

Monash men first to try new diabetes education session

Bolton Clarke has expanded its free Be Healthy and Active wellbeing series with a new session on Diabetes, delivered in collaboration with Diabetes Australia.

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18 November 2025

A springtime soiree for Sunset Ridge seniors

Bolton Clarke Sunset Ridge seniors are soaking in the sunshine and raising a glass for their annual Springtime Lunch and Lottery.

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14 November 2025

Fairview retirement village residents receive VIP treatment

For Bolton Clarke Fairview retirement village resident Warren, connected home care services are helping him access help at home on his terms to stay independent.

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12 November 2025

Commemorating this Remembrance Day

This Remembrance Day we honour those who have served, and those who have given their lives, in war and in peacekeeping operations. For residents and clients across our homes, villages and communities the day was marked with significant events.

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12 November 2025

Living a full life with the right support for McKinnon local

Wendy, 86, is hard to pin down at her Bolton Clarke Claremont Terrace home with her full schedule at the home and out in the community.

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10 November 2025

Latest research showcased at AAG conference

The Bolton Clarke Research Institute will present on 11 topics at the Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) Conference in Alice Springs this week.

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10 November 2025

Bolton Clarke appoints new Head of Research

Leading not-for-profit aged care provider Bolton Clarke has announced the appointment of Dr Carly Molloy to the position of Head of Research at its internationally recognised Bolton Clarke Research Institute.

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05 November 2025

Veteran honoured with life story for Remembrance Day

Cairns World War II veteran Arthur is set to receive his life story in time for Remembrance Day as part of a storytelling program.

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05 November 2025

A unique Remembrance Day for Moreton Shores centenarian

This Remembrance Day will be like no other for Bolton Clarke Moreton Shores centenarian and World War II veteran Lewis.

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30 October 2025

Students make ‘Grandfriends’ for Queensland Seniors Month

New friendships have been blooming between Murrumba Downs students and retirees during Queensland Seniors Month as part of a local intergenerational program.

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29 October 2025

Six decades of history for Frank on Del Rosso Road

Caboolture local Frank Del Rosso is now living where he once laid the foundations at Bolton Clarke Fernhill and says it’s been amazing to watch the area grow over the last six decades.

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28 October 2025

Glendale aged care celebrates Fiji Independence Day

Bolton Clarke Glendale aged care residents have been treated to a morning of singing, dancing and food to mark Fiji Independence Day (10 October).

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27 October 2025

Carrington gets barista-made coffee at their doorstep

Coffee beans in hand and sweet treats at their disposal, Bolton Clarke Carrington residents now have their own café on their doorstep.

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21 October 2025

Connected home care gives village residents VIP treatment

Bolton Clarke Fairways retirement village residents are getting the VIP treatment with a new home care booking service that’s helping them stay independent on their own terms.

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16 October 2025

Cup winner Trevor still keeping pace at Casey Grange

Former Caulfield Cup winning jockey Trevor, 87, might have said goodbye to his days on the track but he still fits his silks and stays active and competitive in retirement at Bolton Clarke Casey Grange.

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16 October 2025

New carer resource supports retirement village residents

Bolton Clarke has launched a new web-based resource for carers to mark National Carers Week this week.

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13 October 2025

Melbourne locals learning for National Nutrition Week

Melbourne residents have been brushing up on their nutritional knowledge learning more about maintaining good health through food for healthy ageing.

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09 October 2025

Project highlights role of vision for independence

A research project with the University of Queensland is helping Bolton Clarke retirement village residents make simple environmental changes to mitigate the effects of vision impairment. October 9 is World Sight Day.

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08 October 2025

Waterford aged celebrate the cultures of their community

A Waterford aged care home has kicked off celebrations early for Diwali holding their first multicultural event.

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07 October 2025

Aged care residents find friendship with pen and paper

Bolton Clarke Charlesbrook aged care residents are putting pen to paper to make new friendships across the border.

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01 October 2025

Montclaire resident set to celebrate 105th on IDOP

The International Day of Older Persons today will be an extra special celebration for Bolton Clarke Montclaire centenarian James, falling on the eve of his 105th birthday.

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29 September 2025

Medication management key to reducing dementia falls

With some medications linked to an almost 60 per cent increase in falls risk for people with dementia, medication management and regular review is critical for supporting independence.

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16 September 2025

Fighting dementia with physical activity

Falls risk plays a significant role in limiting independence and connection for Australians living with dementia. Dementia Action Week runs from 15-21 September and this year’s theme is “Nobody can do it alone”.

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16 September 2025

Rita marks two decades of island life at Bribie Cove

Bribie Cove Retirement Village resident Rita marked two decades of island living at the community's 20th birthday celebrations.

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09 September 2025

Myrtle Bank aged care residents visit Paris with new mural

Myrtle Bank aged care residents now regularly join the Paris café set to sip their coffees thanks to a new mural by local artist Athea Mallee.

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04 September 2025

Bolton Clarke welcomes release of new Home Care Packages

Bolton Clarke has welcomed the government’s early release of 20,000 Home Care Packages this week to help reduce waitlists and provide more certainty to people waiting in the queue for support.

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03 September 2025

Hackham centenarian puts pen to paper for her 102nd

A Hackham centenarian has put pen to paper recalling her life and sharing it across four generations in a special celebration for her 102nd birthday.

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03 September 2025

93 and still giving for Rosebrook aged care volunteer

A visit to Bolton Clarke Rosebrook has become a weekly ritual for volunteer John, 93, who has been a part of the community for nine years.

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27 August 2025

Retirement living team builds furniture to support veterans

Bolton Clarke retirement living team members have rolled up their sleeves and dusted off the tools to make furniture for veterans.

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25 August 2025

Cyber training helping Sunshine Coast seniors stay safe online

With Scams Awareness Week now underway (from 25 August) and Cyber Security Awareness Month just around the corner in October, Bolton Clarke is rolling out a series of free cyber security sessions for Sunshine Coast seniors, with the next session at Tantula Rise Retirement Village on 3 September.

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14 August 2025

Aged care café brewing strong connections on Bribie Island

There’s always a spot reserved for Roma at her Bribie Island aged care home’s café in what she says is the best seat in the house.

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21 August 2025

Grant to fund data innovation for better wound care

Driving wound care innovation will be the focus of a new Bolton Clarke research initiative funded through Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia’s (ARIIA) $2 million 2025 Flagship Project Grants round.

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12 August 2025

CapellaBay celebrates 10 years of care in Capalaba

Bolton Clarke CapellaBay aged care home has marked 10 years of care, welcoming resident and families to celebrate the milestone.

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11 August 2025

EKKA festivities come to Cleveland aged care residents

From strawberry ice creams to sideshow alley, Cleveland aged care residents last week enjoyed the full Royal Brisbane Show experience from the comfort of home.

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05 August 2025

Funds for phones helping peninsula rough sleepers connect

Around 20 older people sleeping rough on the Mornington Peninsula will have access to family, friends and services through new mobile phones following funding from the Harcourts Foundation.

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04 August 2025

Health interventions key to social connection for retirement village residents

Targeted and holistic health and wellbeing interventions are critical to addressing loneliness in retirement villages, researchers from Bolton Clarke Research Institute and Monash University have found.

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04 August 2025

Marking 20 years at Fairview for Aged Care Employee Day

Bolton Clarke Fairview Personal Care Worker Hayley is marking two decades working at the home putting her love for the job down to the residents.

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22 July 2025

A Lilydale legacy: 100 years in Victoria for local centenarian

Bolton Clarke Lilydale resident and proud lifelong Victorian Dorothy (Dot) has celebrated her 100th birthday in the very building where she gave birth to her two children.

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21 July 2025

SHARE project inspires strong connections at Templestowe

Collingwood Hall of Famer Thorold and former aviation engineer John have had their life stories celebrated as part of the SHARE program at Bolton Clarke’s Templestowe Manor.

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17 July 2025

Parkinson aged care home trials full-time therapy dog

A Parkinson aged care home is paws-itively thrilled to continue its companionship with a first-of-its-kind pet therapy pup, after the trial was deemed a howling success.

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08 July 2025

It’s love all after 70 years for Glasshouse Views couple

Bolton Clarke Glasshouse Views couple Ron and Margaret are still celebrating after recently marking their platinum wedding anniversary at their home.

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04 July 2025

Laurie's part of Cranbourne family legacy

Lifelong Cranbourne local Laurie has more reason than most to feel at home during a visit to Bolton Clarke’s Casey Grange retirement living community. The village is built on a site farmed by Laurie’s family for the past 100 years, and he has stories for every inch of the land.

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19 June 2025

CoCo program supports continence care

World Continence Week (16 to 22 June) provides an important opportunity to spotlight the condition by challenging misconceptions and fostering open conversation about continence health.

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16 June 2025

A warm Colombian welcome for aged care resident

Bolton Clarke Trevi Court residents are sharing empanadas and watching cumbia dancing during their Colombian-inspired day to welcome their newest resident to the home.

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12 June 2025

Aged care residents brushing up the halls of their home

Parkinson aged care residents have picked up paintbrush and canvas in a bid to add to the home’s decor with their own custom pieces.

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05 June 2025

Residents leading a buzzing sustainability project

Bolton Clarke Newmans on the Park residents have been creating a buzz around the home setting up a bee ecosystem right in their backyard.

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26 May 2025

A 100th birthday thanks to sunshine, food and gratitude

Bolton Clarke Keperra Sanctuary resident and new centenarian Daphne is counting her lucky stars to be celebrating her 100th birthday.

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20 May 2025

Over four decades hanging with the hive for Capalaba local

Capalaba local Norman (Norm) has been amongst the queen bees for most of his life as an early pioneer in Australia’s beekeeping history.

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15 May 2025

Angela’s century-old advice of kindness and perseverance

Bolton Clarke Willowdale residential care home has celebrated its first centenarian with a surprise party.

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14 May 2025

A jack of all trades adds hitting a century to long list

From running a restaurant on the Yarra to an ice-skating rink at Airlie Beach, Caloundra’s Lawrence (Laurie) has spent a century taking on new challenges.

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13 May 2025

Meaningful conversations help fulfill clients’ final wishes

This week (11-17 May) is National Palliative Care Week, raising awareness about palliative care, to open the conversation about quality care and its benefits when it’s needed.

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12 May 2025

Toowoomba veteran nurse donates medal to home care

Bolton Clarke Home and Community Support team members have been gifted a commemorative medal designed and produced by retired nurse and veteran Johannes (Jann).

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01 May 2025

Bolton Clarke appoints new Group CEO

Bolton Clarke is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Olivier Chretien as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2025.

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29 April 2025

Caboolture centres connecting generations

Caboolture aged care day therapy attendees and childcare students are coming together to grow intergenerational friendships.

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22 April 2025

Greensborough couple’s Anzac memories forged over 70 years of marriage

Greensborough couple Elaine and Keith were married only days before Keith shipped out to England with the Royal Australian Navy in 1948, 77 years ago.

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17 April 2025

Remote allied health services expanded to reduce falls risk

A virtual model of care piloted with older occupational therapy clients in North Queensland communities will now be expanded to cover physiotherapy services.

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17 April 2025

Capalaba World War II veterans lay a wreath for Anzac Day

Local centenarians and World War II veterans Harold and Norman will be among those commemorating Anzac Day next week at a service at Bolton Clarke’s CapellaBay residential care home.

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16 April 2025

From small town to the battlefront for Vietnam Veteran

Bolton Clarke Westhaven resident and Vietnam veteran Phillip is marking 50 years since the end of the war reflecting on the lighter moments he experienced on the battlefield.

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15 April 2025

Walkerville WWII RAAF veteran commemorates Anzac Day

Legion of Honour recipient Donald (Don) survived being shot down over Europe during World War II. Now 101, he will commemorate Anzac Day from his home at Bolton Clarke Walkerville.

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11 April 2025

Care Champions program earns international recognition

Bolton Clarke’s Care Champions program has won Innovation of the Year for Career Development at the 13th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards, announced in Singapore this week.

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10 April 2025

Orange aged care home celebrates 10 years of care

Bolton Clarke Gosling Creek is celebrating a decade of care in Orange to join the not-for-profit’s 140th anniversary of providing care to Australians.

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09 April 2025

Reconnecting with the taekwondo community 21 years on

After hanging up his black belt more than 20 years ago, Bolton Clarke Smithfield resident Michael has reconnected with the taekwondo community.

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03 April 2025

100 candles to blow out for Avonlea Grange centenarian

Bolton Clarke Avonlea Grange resident Letty is grateful for all 100 years of her life and says that’s the secret to living to her age.

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02 April 2025

Casey physio program breaking down barriers to fitness

A new physiotherapy program is helping City of Casey people with injuries, clinical or mobility issues get active and social.

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01 April 2025

Local volunteers time to support aged care community

Golden Beach resident Paul is giving back to his local community getting behind the wheel of the Bolton Clarke Tantula Rise bus. Paul got to know the team at Tantula Rise thanks to his mother Bev moving into the retirement village over a year ago.

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31 March 2025

Neighbour Day a good excuse to connect in Glen Eira

In the lead up to Neighbour Day (Sunday 30 March) Glen Eira’s Connect Local social prescribing project has been working with organisations across the neighbourhood to build and celebrate community connection.

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20 March 2025

A lifetime of ambition for Menora Gardens Centenarian

For Menora Gardens’ newest centenarian Anthony (Tony) a career in medicine took him from London to Africa before heading to Perth to build a new life.

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18 March 2025

‘Goodness Garden’ creating a fresh space for residents

Residents at a Buderim aged care home have been busy transforming outdoor spaces into what they call their ‘Goodness Garden’, growing their own fruit, vegetables and flowers.

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07 March 2025

Doc marks 100 years as a Townsville local

It’s not often that a person can say they have seen a century of their hometown’s history firsthand, but for Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay resident Leslie (Doc) that’s exactly what he has done.

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06 March 2025

Getting behind the wheel in the ’64 Ampol Trial

This International Women’s Day Ridgehaven resident Maureen is reminiscing about being behind the wheel of a rally race car in the 60s.

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04 March 2025

Centenarian thanks life on the land for 100th birthday

Bolton Clarke Home and Community Support client Kathleen has raised a teacup for her 100th birthday – and she says it’s all thanks to a positive mindset and healthy diet.

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03 March 2025

Inverpine aged care employee celebrates her 80th birthday

The Bolton Clarke Inverpine community is no stranger to 80th birthday celebrations, but something special was in order when team member Agnes turned 80 earlier this month.

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28 February 2025

Community respite takes pressure off family carers

Support for family caregivers is helping Central Coast residents with dementia live well at home for longer.

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26 February 2025

Retirement village cooking to support their residents

Townsville retirement village residents have been cooking their way through the floods, supporting one another through blocked roads and food shortages.

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24 February 2025

Aged care residents get behind the steering wheel again

Bolton Clarke Ridgehaven aged care residents are getting behind the wheel again thanks to their very own driving simulator.

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20 February 2025

Rowes Bay retirees tie the knot on Valentine’s Day

Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay residents Neville and Fely have tied the knot at the retirement village on the most romantic day of the year.

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19 February 2025

A State of Origin for aged care indoor bowls competition

Two local aged care homes are creating a State of Origin of their own holding an inter-home indoor bowls competition with residents now training for the deciding round.

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17 February 2025

140 years of caring for Australians

Bolton Clarke is celebrating 140 years of caring for Australians, marking the day the first members of the Melbourne District Nursing Society - later RDNS and now Bolton Clarke – met, establishing home nursing in Australia.

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13 February 2025

Innovation recognised with five finalist spots at international awards

Bolton Clarke has been recognised for innovation in retirement living health and wellbeing, residential aged care, community engagement and workforce/career development with five finalist spots at the 13th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards.

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10 February 2025

101 years of good food, company and the right attitude

Bribie Island centenarian Phyllis (Jill) is counting down the days to her 101st birthday, putting her long life down to “pure luck”.

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07 February 2025

Community hub set to help older people and carers

Bolton Clarke Home and Community support is celebrating the start of its 140th anniversary year with the opening of a new community hub in Wyong to support local older people with aged care services.

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04 February 2025

Bottles and cans inspiring change at Cleveland aged care

Bolton Clarke Seaton Place residents are upping their recycling game to help the environment and support lifestyle activities.

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20 January 2025

Centenarians share their secret to 80 years of marriage

Bolton Clarke Baycrest centenarians Alan and Joan are celebrating 80 years since their wedding and say their lasting love all boils down to one thing.

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13 January 2025

Cabrini couple aren’t missing a step even after 64 years

A Westmead couple have literally kicked off the New Year on the dance floor, celebrating 64 years of marriage and teaching their fellow aged care residents a few moves for the occasion.