Apr 18, 2023

99 year old War Veteran reflects ahead of Anzac Day: “I joined up as a boy and came back a man”.

99 year old War Veteran and aged care resident “Gunner” (Wolfe), reflects on his life of service, “It was kill or be killed” and shares his gratitude from life experiences “I joined up as a boy and came back a man. I’m very proud of what I achieved”. #Anzacday #LestWeForget

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Congratulations to the 2020 Senior Australian of the Year

Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Richard Colbeck, has tonight paid tribute to the 2020 Senior Australian of the Year. Professor John Newnham, AM, of Western Australia, was honoured by Prime Minister Scott Morrison during a ceremony at the National Arboretum in Canberra. The award is presented to an Australian over 65 years of... Read More

Care worker creates not-for-profit to provide teens with clothes for school formals

Lifestyle carer Tammy spends most of her day caring for seniors, but her award-winning not-for-profit which donates dresses and suits to teenagers who can’t afford clothes for school formals has already dressed more than 1200 thankful students. Read More

Housing security for women

Ita Holland and Cecilia Leibu are both strong, independent women.  Though their journey’s to accessing Affordable Housing with Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH) are different, they share a tenacity to overcome trauma in their lives. VMCH provides housing support for 399 people aged 55 and over, 71 per cent of residents are single females. Many women... Read More
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