11 December 2020

Hip replacement surgery left Freda out of shape and virtually unable to walk, then she started working out in day therapy. “I had two new hips when I was in England and that was the reason I wasn’t walking very well, really,” she said, “I needed exercise.” As a member of a local over-55s club,

23 November 2020

A dedicated Catholic Homes hospitality specialist has taken out a major industry award for her commitment to culinary excellence and service in aged care.

13 November 2020

Our Diwali celebration at Trinity was a great success this year as staff and residents enjoyed a fun cultural exchange. Anu, one of our amazing carers, shared some authentic Indian treats, Laddoo, milk cakes and samosas with staff and residents. Anu and fellow carers Thuy and Indika also donned beautiful traditional Indian costume, much to

11 November 2020

We paid respect to all service personnel when St Vincent’s residents observed Remembrance Day held in a resident-led service in November.

4 November 2020

Meet our barman, Ted Gumley! Every Friday, Ted helps take orders and serve drinks for Happy Hour. He begins with setting up the glasses on the table and bringing out all the drinks. He then politely asks people for their order, prepares their drink and personally serves it to them. This role brings Ted purpose

4 November 2020

We’ve refurbished our old courtyard into a sensory garden with a variety of new plants, hanging baskets and mosaics.

1 November 2020

We recently took an exciting opportunity to try out Virtual Reality for the first time at Servite Residential Care and it blew us away! Dora Humphry marveled at the statues in Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, while Audrey Willis took a trip down memory lane to her childhood home in Dublin, Ireland. John Villiers

1 October 2020

New groups are meeting to cement friendships are share lifetimes of experiences. Our residents suggested a poetry group to be added onto the activity planner, and we listened. Introducing our Poetry Group which is facilitated by Valerie Laughton. Valerie is an author and poet who loves to compose and share her work with fellow residents.

7 September 2020

Perfectly positioned at the gateway to the South West, Ocean Star Independent Living brings retirees and downsizers a relaxed, easy-going lifestyle right next to Bunbury’s famous coastal strip. Freshly refurbished villas are now available in the village where residents are enjoying the advantages of a friendly community located close to the beach and all the

2 September 2020

Cooking with Chef Damiano has proven to be a hit with at Servite Residential Care. Each month the hotel services team at the residence finds creative recipes and we all get involved with culinary creative flair. Our residents enjoy chatting and sharing their cooking tips and tricks with one another, whilst providing opportunities for reminiscence.

11 August 2020

Our physiotherapist, Shannon brought in her beautiful puppy, Budkis to the residence for some welcome pet therapy. Needless the say, our faces lit up with joy the moment we saw our new furry friend. Budkis joined activities such as balloon tapping and even helped Shannon with her physiotherapy rehabilitation class. Participants were very attentive and

11 August 2020

Our residents in Fleming wing are always active and busy with a range of activities and tasks around the wing to choose from. Our Lifestyle Facilitator sets up the choices daily so that activities and tasks are readily available for the residents to engage in. Here, you can see Fleming residents Havva Cimen and Lynn

11 August 2020

Archbishop Goody resident Maria has been fantastic in helping us create our oceanic themed hallway.

7 August 2020

Today is Aged Care Employee Day, a time of giving thanks and recognition to all of our staff’s ongoing commitment and passion for our residents and clients. Aged Care Employee Day is an initiative of aged care peak body Leading Age Services Australia in acknowledgment of the 360,000 aged care staff around Australia. This year’s

27 July 2020

Like many of our sites, our residents at Castledare love their bingo! The role of ‘bingo caller’ has been held by two gentlemen from the Castledare Independent Living for over a year. However, during the COVID-19 restrictions, we had to cancel our large group activities and our trusted bingo callers were unable to enter the

1 July 2020

Every month at Trinity, we choose a holiday or special occasion to celebrate, with style and fun, naturally! In June, a ‘WA Day’ themed luncheon was selected, and because many people were born and grew up in Western Australia, we wanted a luncheon special for them and everyone to enjoy. To celebrate all the amazing

23 April 2020

We hope your Easter was a celebration of family and friends, even if it was from a distance. Our Trinity Village residents got the Easter celebrations off to a delicious start with a lunch, plenty of Easter eggs and a raffle. Congratulations Alix on winning the hamper! Two catering teams became one when the Marist team

17 April 2020

There’s no denying we’re living in unprecedented and challenging times. The far-reaching impact of COVID-19 has affected us all on a global scale. While the health implications are at the forefront of our minds, Catholic Homes has also acknowledged how our work, personal and home lives have been affected. As we continue to care for

9 April 2020

In preparation for the redevelopment of Marist Lodge situated in Belmont, we relocated our residents to our beautiful St Vincent’s site in Guildford. In the lead up to the move and with the help of our carers, residents packed up their belongings so when they arrived at their new home, their mementos and personal effects

24 March 2020

At Catholic Homes we continue to care for your loved ones and we thank you for trusting us with their care. The COVID-19 continues to spread at an increasing rate within the community and Catholic Homes has upgraded its Infection Prevention response to further protect its residents, visitors, staff and volunteers. As of Tuesday 24th March

19 March 2020

This update is to inform you about how Catholic Homes is responding to COVID-19, the work the organisation is doing regarding infection prevention and control and how we can assist in the wellbeing of our staff, residents and clients. COVID-19 continues to spread throughout communities across Australia and the Government has introduced strict guidelines in

13 March 2020

As part of the St Vincent’s redevelopment our new Day Therapy Centre (DTC) is a wonderful space for people to enjoy their treatments under their Home Care package. The DTC and the supporting Bebo Moro homestead house our community based wellness and reablement program and depending on the level of support required, our team of

6 March 2020

The new St Vincent’s was officially launched with a smoking ceremony and a formal blessing on 28th February 2020. Situated on the banks of the Swan River in Guildford, the new building embraces a shift from the traditional aged care model to a modern approach. The contemporary design nestles into its historic Guildford location just as

6 February 2020

We’re absolutely thrilled to share with you that 11th February is the move-in date into the new St Vincent’s building. Both staff and residents are excited about the shift and look forward to utilising the latest technology the facility has to offer. Situated in a prime riverside location in Guildford, the new two-storey residence offers a

16 January 2020

It’s with great pleasure that we can announce the new St Vincent’s redevelopment has reached practical completion. Handover from the builder took place on 17th December and while we have now taken possession of the building, set-up activities are still in progress. We would like to extend our congratulations and thanks to all involved and a

14 January 2020

Catholic Homes is at the forefront of technological and medical advances in aged care ranging from electronic medication management and facial recognition technology for pain assessment.