6 December 2021

To mark Nurse Practitioner Week, we introduce our very own NP Lorraine Martin. Nurse practitioners are highly trained professionals who are endorsed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to practice at an advanced nursing level. Lorraine commenced with Catholic Homes in November and is supporting our residential teams, visiting general practitioners and health

3 December 2021

A new award to recognise and celebrate the aged care workforce has been presented at Catholic Homes. Hotel Services worker Chantelle Gare received an Aged Care Angel Award this week for her dedication and commitment to residents and colleagues at Ocean Star in Bunbury. “Chantelle is the first person to volunteer for activities to provide

26 November 2021

People in our community of care support each other in numerous ways that make our residences wonderful places to live. To show our appreciation we organised a special afternoon tea to thank everyone who has taken up job roles to support community life at their residence. More than half of our residents here at Castledare

17 November 2021

More help for seniors to avoid or delay the need for residential care is now available in regional Western Australia. The Catholic Homes service has been extended to seniors in Perth’s south west and eastern suburbs and the Wheatbelt, Great Southern. Goldfields and South West regions, following a recent Australian Government funding allocation. Catholic Homes’

3 November 2021

Values-based aged care provider Catholic Homes has teamed with award-winning local commercial architecture and building companies to deliver a new 96-bed aged care residence for Perth. Breaking ground on the project today to mark the start of construction in Belmont, Catholic Homes Chief Executive Paul Andrew said the vision for the service was to bring

23 October 2021

Australia’s Share the Dignity charity is going strong with support from Catholic Homes. For more than five years Property Services Administration Assistant Tricia Hill has supported the charity, collecting items and personal products kindly donated by residents, clients, family, friends and staff. Share the Dignity works to make a real difference in the lives of

13 October 2021

Time has not slowed down multi-award-winning poet Val Laughton who finds time every day to reflect and keep a diary of her thoughts and ideas. She is proud that she does not need eyeglasses or hearing aids to keep up with her hobbies at St Vincent’s residential care which include knitting, stitching and of course,

15 September 2021

Well, at last, spring has sprung! After a wet winter, the sun is emerging, and we are reminded the seasons change, time moves on, and we are part of a changing environment. Often, we forget how our relationship with the land and environment is directly connected to our survival and well-being. In Perth, the local

25 August 2021

The peak healthcare hospitality body in Western Australia has acknowledged the outstanding dedication of an aged care worker who has gone above and beyond in improving the lives of residents and staff. Hotel Services Worker Robyn Gibbons of Catholic Homes’ Ocean Star residence was bestowed the Institute of Hospitality In HeathCare’s (IHHC) Brightest Star Award

24 August 2021

Here at Castledare we have more than half of our residents regularly engaging in activities that they undertake to support and add value to our community. Some have been sharing their efforts of a long time: Roland has been delivering mail and Alice has been folding laundry for over a year! Ken has been a

14 August 2021

We are said to have a tendency towards work and activity, Care with Purpose provides a way to feel useful and allow people to feel they contribute to their community. At St Vincent’s we have had the pleasure of hosting third year Curtin University occupational therapy students over the past three weeks. One of their

13 August 2021

Catholic Homes now provides an inclusive online experience to enable website visitors to access online content and services barrier-free. Communications and Marketing Manager Roley Myers said as part of the organisation’s inclusive approach, website visitors are now able to access a wide range of accessibility and language support tools to customise their digital experience through

12 August 2021

Ted is West Australian, born in Collie, and lived at Bakers Hill and Northam. At one stage Ted worked at the Wundowie charcoal iron and wood distillation plant that manufactured pig iron, and while there he was involved with industrial safety on site. Ted now lives in Bunbury at Ocean Star, and we caught up

11 August 2021

Please wish the best of luck to our two nominees in this year’s IHHC awards. Each year the Institute of Hospitality in Healthcare presents excellence awards to outstanding efforts in the aged care sector. Trinity Chef Mollie Tiakia has been nominated for a Leadership award for her inspirational efforts running an organised careering team who

9 August 2021

Established aged care provider Catholic Homes delivers quality in-home and community services to seniors so you can stay in your home longer, connected to the people and things you love. Mid West local of more than 30 years, Executive Manager Home and Community Care Kylie Steele, says Catholic Homes’ nurses and carers understand your needs

5 August 2021

This weekend marks Aged Care Employee Day, a time of giving thanks and recognition for your ongoing commitment and passion for our residents and clients. Everyone in aged care has a challenging but rewarding role in enabling the best life for the people we serve. On behalf of the Board, Executive and Management of Catholic

18 June 2021

Meet Phyllis, our tuck shop owner here at Ocean Star in Bunbury. Phyllis was born in Guildford in the 1930s and moved to Bunbury in 1952. Phyllis worked as a chemist before continuing her studies in nursing. She then went on to work as a nurse at Bunbury Regional Hospital for many years. She is

14 June 2021

Time and distance proved no obstacle for home care clients Sheril, her husband Klaus and sister Janice, who definitely got to the church on time to enjoy a special occasion with family and friends. Home Care Case Manager Faye Davies helped the trio make the big day where grand niece Lauren married her love Nic

11 June 2021

Former AMA federal president and prominent health leader, Associate Professor Rosanna Capolingua has been appointed the Catholic Homes Board. Chief Executive Paul Andrew said the appointment in May 2021 boosts the organisation’s medical and clinical expertise from A/Prof Capolingua’s many years of leadership experience in senior healthcare roles at executive and board levels. “A/Prof Capolingua

9 June 2021

Our lovely home care client Adriana celebrated a very special birthday recently with close family and friends. Born in India, Adriana left school at 15 and then went to college where she studied art. Later she worked as a government clerical officer. Case Manager John Bogoevski is proud to assist Adrianna and meet her needs.

4 June 2021

Introducing our new Short Term Restorative Care Coordinator, Catherine Waltham. Her role involves arranging allied health and other services such as home modifications so clients can improve their independence and continue living at home. “I enjoy helping clients and it makes me feel good knowing that I can make a difference in people’s lives,” she

2 June 2021

Our Day Therapy Centre, language/culture and entry-level home care services have a new team leader in experienced community care practitioner Peter White, who joined us in May. He has been employed in aged care for nearly 20 years and long beforehand, he had cared for both his parents and grandparents at home due to age-related

1 June 2021

Meet Diana, our energetic and bubbly resident from St Vincent’s. Diana was born in Mt Lawley in the 1940s and grew up with her parents and brother, who is also a resident at St Vincent’s. She loves all things Elvis and can recall almost all of his music! The King is not the only big

31 May 2021

Aged care services in the East Metropolitan region have received a boost with a new program aimed at culturally and linguistically diverse clients. The new program is based at Catholic Homes’ Day Therapy Centre within its new St Vincent’s facility at Swan Street West in Guildford. Each week, clients will be able to access centre-based

28 May 2021

Meet Nan, our knitting genius here at St Vincent’s! Born in the 1930s in Bangkok, Thailand where she worked at the Bangkok Post as a proof-reader. Nan then moved to Australia with her husband, living in Melbourne, Mildura, before settling in Perth. Nan is a quiet but caring lady who loves to help and keep

25 May 2021

At the heart of our work, our values and our Care with Purpose approach is an understanding of our common humanity and our goodness. We only understand this though our communication with each other, though our building of respectful relationships. Communication comes from the Latin word Communicare, meaning to share, to make common to many.

21 April 2021

Our home care client Mary loves Schnauzers, so Senior Support Officer Leah organised a Schnauzer playdate for her. Safe to say Mary had a wonderful time at the café date. She brought a packet of treats and as soon as she opened it she had about 10 dogs sitting at her feet. She got puppy

19 April 2021

Meet Pat, our talented and creative resident at St Vincent’s aged care.

2 April 2021

A new initiative to connect staff with our mission and values has been introduced recently at Head Office in Burswood. “We’re opening a conversation in a gentle way with staff to remind us of those whom we look after and the importance of older people in our lives,” says Executive Manager Mission Bernadette Brady, pictured

26 February 2021

You’ve grown up, lived worked and raised a family on the land and now can enjoy your life on your terms.  But the little things are starting to get harder and you might need a little help at home so you can get on with the things that matter to you. Home Care professional Jenny