Tag: Aged Care
The rewards of being foster carers
Cathy and Steve have been foster carers for 15 years and currently care for four foster children. They say life is very busy but...
Friendships that bridge the years
Hannah Topp is living every uni students “dream”.
She pays no rent, never has to worry about noisy flatmates or waking up to somebody having...
Pat Garcia: Age irrelevant to human dignity
Although recommendations are still to come, the Royal Commission into Aged Care’s interim report, simply titled Neglect, has a clear message.
Australian society must do...
Pensioner Pen Pals
Despite there being more than 80 years between them, Marie Longely and Allana Hall have discovered one shared passion … each other’s friendship.
Their special...
Never too old to grow love of learning
Learning project has teamed a group of Sydney aged care residents with primary school students.
Aged Care legacy continues
St Vincent’s Care Services will continue the legacy of the Salesians and the Sisters of Charity as it takes over John Paul Village in...
Connecting across the years
Despite there being almost 75 years between them, Annika Espiritu and Elveara Falchi both share the love of a good story.
And in telling hers,...
