Media Releases

12 November 2024

Research shows connection reduces diabetes risk

With wellbeing a theme for World Diabetes Day on 14 November, Bolton Clarke Research Institute’s Dr Rajna Ogrin says latest research shows connecting with others can not only improve outcomes for people with diabetes but can have powerful preventative effects.

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12 November 2024

Banora Point aged care focusing on building connection

A Grandfriends program creating one-on-one connections between aged care residents and employees is boosting wellbeing for residents at Bolton Clarke’s Darlington home at Banora Point.

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08 November 2024

Port Macquarie retirees putting bottles to good use

A group of Port Macquarie retirees is making a difference for local charities with a recycling program for used bottles and batteries.

05 November 2024

A love story born from WWII for veteran and centenarian

It’s been 82 years since Banora Point centenarian Ruth joined the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) on 5 November 1942, in search of adventure.

05 November 2024

Cairns veteran pays his respects for Remembrance Day

Bolton Clarke Farnorha aged care resident and veteran Noel will mark Remembrance Day on 11 November reflecting on a 20-year naval career that took him to Vietnam and across Australia.

04 November 2024

Varsity Lakes woman still loves a party at 101

Bolton Clarke The Terraces, Varsity Lakes resident Mona has celebrated her 101st birthday bigger and better than her last.

29 October 2024

Community connection a life saver for John

For Glen Eira local John, connecting with his community after his wife died was a life saver. John was the first participant in the free Connect Local project led by the Bolton Clarke Research Institute.

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22 October 2024

Downsizing makes for stress-free retirement living

Downsizing during retirement made sense for Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay resident Zoe after moving into the village almost two years ago for the community and care services.

18 October 2024

Service led to lasting legacy

On 19th October 1914 - a few weeks shy of his 53rd birthday – Bolton Clarke namesake and then Lt Colonel William Kinsey Bolton set sail from Melbourne on the HMAT Benalla, bound for Gallipoli.

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14 October 2024

Volunteers supporting men in aged care for Seniors Month

For almost a decade, the men of Bolton Clarke’s Cazna Gardens aged care home have been catching up once a week over a cuppa to build camaraderie and connection within the home.

09 October 2024

Positive ageing conversation challenges ageist ideas

Australians overwhelmingly believe we can learn from the experiences of older people but only about one third agree we put that respect into practice.

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04 October 2024

Inverpine residents celebrate 25 years of retirement living

Eleven Bolton Clarke Inverpine residents are gearing up to celebrate 25 years of living at the Murrumba Downs retirement village.

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03 October 2024

Sunshine Coast centenarians share their secrets to long life

Keeping your friends close and staying in good health are the keys to ageing well for Sunshine Coast centenarians Joy and Lorraine.

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27 September 2024

Redlands local thanks village life for new travel passion

Embarking on his fifth trip in the last two years, Bolton Clarke Moreton Shores retirement village resident Charles credits the village lifestyle for his newfound freedom to travel.

25 September 2024

Bolton Clarke welcomes new Victorian villages

Bolton Clarke and RCA Villages have transferred ownership of four Victorian retirement living communities into Bolton Clarke Group.

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17 September 2024

Fairview retirement village remains close to locals’ heart

It’s been almost 20 years since Pinjarra Hills residents Barbara and John visited Bolton Clarke Fairview Retirement Village but now they call it their home.

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10 September 2024

Community house makes ageing well education accessible

For Caulfield local Lesley, attending free health and wellbeing sessions at Caulfield South Community House has given her confidence to connect with her new community after moving from South Africa.

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05 September 2024

Physiotherapy support brings back Kate’s zest for life

For Home & Community Support client Kate, visits from Bolton Clarke’s physiotherapy team have been helping her regain her confidence after several stints in hospital left her unable to lead her usually active life.

05 September 2024

Aged Care STEM program earns national recognition

Bolton Clarke Montclaire aged care home has taken home the top prize at the Future of Ageing Awards 2024 in the Health and Wellbeing category for their innovative STEM program.

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02 September 2024

Self-taught Erina artist says painting helped her heal

Bolton Clarke client Janice has always been creative but it wasn’t until later in life that she began perfecting her craft.

30 August 2024

Transcribing app helps vision-impaired author write book

After author Leslie’s vision started to deteriorate around five years ago, he was determined to find a way to continue putting his tales down on paper.

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28 August 2024

A lifelong passion honoured by South Australian Ballet

Bolton Clarke Hillside Gardens retirement village resident Judy has been recognised for her contribution to the South Australian arm of the Australian Ballet.

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11 August 2024

36,520-odd days of living for Westhaven retiree

For Bolton Clarke Westhaven retirement village resident John “Ralph”, variety truly is the spice of life – and what he believes is his secret to reaching his 100th birthday.

07 August 2024

Team member awarded for aged care STEM Program

Bolton Clarke Montclaire Lifestyle Co-Ordinator Julie has won national recognition this Aged Care Employee Day with a win for Individual Innovation in the Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) 2024 Excellence Awards.

06 August 2024

Aged care a job worth a lifetime of thanks

Clocking in for almost 41 years to the day this Aged Care Employee Day, Bolton Clarke Walkerville aged care team member Frank says a career in aged care is worth every minute.

04 August 2024

Village community lifestyle a tonic for loneliness

For St Kilda retirement village resident Elaine, the death of her beloved husband was the trigger for feelings of loneliness she had never expected.

22 July 2024

Undertreatment of pain an issue for older Australians

Pain that interferes with a person’s usual activities is a risk factor for increasing frailty and loneliness – with older people more likely to be at risk from unmanaged pain.

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15 July 2024

Another trip over the Great Barrier Reef 50 years later

More than 50 years since his last chopper ride over the Great Barrier Reef, Bolton Clarke Farnorha aged care resident Don has fulfilled his goal to take to the skies again.

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10 July 2024

From a few happy hour throws to bowling champions

Bolton Clarke Moreton Shores residents were no strangers to a casual game of bowls but one resident quickly realised the group’s potential after an afternoon get-together.

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07 July 2024

A love story made in heaven for Parramatta couple

Parramatta locals John and Yvonne are marking 2024 as the biggest year in their marriage yet with not only 60 years under their belt but their first great grandchild on the way.

04 July 2024

21 years of person-centred care at Charles Young home

Bolton Clarke’s Charles Young home at Walkverville has celebrated 21 years of person-centred care since opening its doors in 2003.

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02 July 2024

NAIDOC brings intergenerational learning at Bonnells Bay

Bonnells Bay aged care residents have started celebrating NAIDOC Week early with a performance from a local high school didgeridoo group.

28 June 2024

Legends connect – aged care residents visit ex-racehorses

Living legends from Bolton Clarke’s Charlesbrook aged care home have been horsing around with legends of the racetrack during their annual visit to Living Legends.

27 June 2024

Seaton Place celebrates seven years as a ‘place by the sea’

Cleveland aged care residents have been whooping it up with celebrations for their home’s seventh birthday.

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26 June 2024

From a blind date to 70th wedding anniversary

St Albans Park residents Dawn and Rick are celebrating 70 years together since their blind date took an unexpected turn in the early 1950s.

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24 June 2024

Intergenerational friendships come to life at Milford Grange

Bolton Clarke Milford Grange residents have been trying their hand with colouring pencils and nursery rhymes during their regular visits from a local early education centre.

14 June 2024

Cairns local is taking one-day-at-a-time for 100th birthday

Cairns local Maureen has turned her hand to diverse roles over a century – including a one race stint as a racing jockey!

10 June 2024

Karl’s back on the water thanks to accessible sailing club

Bolton Clarke Templestowe Manor aged care resident Karl is getting back behind the tiller after more than 60 years away from sailing.

07 June 2024

Pony visits rekindle racing passion for trailblazing jockey

Bolton Clarke Carrington aged care resident Maureen, 91, was one of the first female jockeys and racehorse trainers in both England and Australia during the 1960s and 70s.

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06 June 2024

Waterford retirement village welcomes new clubhouse

Bolton Clarke Talbarra retirement village residents are kicking up their heels celebrating the opening of a new village clubhouse including a pool and al fresco barbecue terrace.

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03 June 2024

Active ageing focus earns international award

Bolton Clarke has been named the inaugural Operator of the Year – Active Ageing at the Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards, announced as part of the World Ageing Festival held in Singapore.

27 May 2024

Rowes Bay retirement village opens its doors to Townsville

Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay retirement village residents opened their doors to the Townsville community over the weekend at the village’s annual Market Day.

24 May 2024

Aged care resident gets the party started with Pink

It’s not your usual aged care outing, but team members at Bolton Clarke’s Charlesbrook aged care home surprised resident and Pink fan Chris with a trip to the star’s recent Melbourne concert.

20 May 2024

Volunteering inspires a second aged care career

Tweed Heads local and former retiree Margie started her volunteering journey in aged care to simply spend time with those living with dementia but it quickly turned into much more.

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09 May 2024

Myrtle Bank local celebrates six decades of nursing

Bolton Clarke Carinya aged care resident Jenny is celebrating her almost six-decade long nursing career this International Nurses Day.

09 May 2024

Badgingarra farmer gets his hands dirty in the kitchen

Badgingarra farmer Lloyd is no stranger to rolling up his sleeves and getting his hands dirty - but now he’s doing it not on the farm, but in the kitchen.

08 May 2024

Somerton age care resident’s generational connection to nursing

For Bolton Clarke Somerton aged care resident Kevin, his family’s nursing history, stems back to his mother’s vital nursing work during World War I in the trenches of France.

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08 May 2024

Hazel’s cooking her way to her 100th birthday

Bribie Island local Hazel is celebrating her 100th birthday on 10 May, celebrating with five generations of family.

07 May 2024

Rowes Bay retirement village resident raises $4000 for Leukemia

Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay retirement village resident Trish has raised $4000 and had the big chop as part of Shave for a Cure in support of her four-year-old great grandson.

01 May 2024

Hard work, self-control pays off for Ridgehaven centenarian

Ridgehaven aged care resident Vytautas (Vic) has celebrated his 100th birthday thanks to what he says is hard work and self-control.

23 April 2024

Westmead veteran spends two decades on the world’s seas

Cabrini aged care resident and veteran John is taking the time this Anzac Day to reflect on his two decades of service in the Navy.

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22 April 2024

Reflecting on three decades in RAAF this Anzac Day

For Bolton Clarke Rosebrook aged care resident and veteran Noel, a chance glimpse of a recruitment advertisement led to almost three decades of service in the Australian Air Force.

22 April 2024

Gus honours three generations of veterans at Anzac Day

Bolton Clarke Fernhill retirement village resident and Vietnam veteran Jurgen (Gus) is commemorating three generations of service this Anzac Day – including a grandfather who was an adviser to the Turks at Gallipoli.

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15 April 2024

Aged care resident still calling the shots on local radio

Bolton Clarke Rosemore aged care resident Harry is a familiar voice for local residents.

11 April 2024

Prawn peeling comp a hit for aged care residents

Brighton aged care residents marked National Prawn Day on 16 March in a novel way, taking on the crustaceans with their annual prawn peeling challenge.

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10 April 2024

Codebreaker, world-traveller, farmer and now centenarian

Former Bletchley Park code breaker and Goodna resident Christine has never let a hurdle get in the way of adventure.

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09 April 2024

Aged care residents getting in touch with their spirituality

Thornlands aged care residents are getting to know different cultures and religions with activities including visiting a local Buddhist Temple.

05 April 2024

Villages a gateway for healthy living

Ninety per cent of retirement village residents say they feel positive about life and almost three quarters rate their health as good to excellent, new research by Bolton Clarke Research Institute has found.

27 March 2024

Sunny Coast retiree donates knitted items to aged care

Alexandra Headlands local Susan has taken her hobby of knitting around the world but is now putting her needles to good use for aged care residents.

22 March 2024

Murrumba Downs aged care celebrates Harmony Day

Murrumba Downs aged care residents have been exploring different cultures and traditions for Harmony Day with food, traditional outfits and performances.

22 March 2024

Starting the conversation about advance care planning

This week (18-24 March) is National Advance Care Planning Week, with Australians encouraged to start thinking and communicating preferences for their future health care.

21 March 2024

Music headsets helping aged care residents find groove

Holly residents are putting a twist on the traditional concert at aged care homes, making dancing and singing a daily ritual but are doing so silently.

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19 March 2024

Local centenarian shares century-rich words of wisdom

Counting down the days until his 100th birthday, Kenmore local Alan says part of celebrating his 100th birthday is having a rich reservoir of experiences to share.

08 March 2024

Family, food and fitness behind Betty’s 102 years

Ask Elizabeth (Betty) Carse what’s her secret to living well at 102 and she’ll tell you it’s simple; faith, good food, exercise and hobbies. These simple things have kept her well into her golden years.

06 March 2024

Bolton Clarke - Australia's heart of positive ageing

Bolton Clarke has marked a significant milestone integrating its Acacia Living Group, Allity and McKenzie Aged Care operations together. The move brings the four organisations under one name as Bolton Clarke - Australia’s heart of positive ageing.

Holly aged care residents Rachel and John celebrating 40 years

06 March 2024

40 years married for Hackham couple

Hackham couple Rachel and John are celebrating 40 years married this year and reminiscing on the two decades they have spent together.

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05 March 2024

Chinese cultural celebrations bring in the New Year

Pemulwuy aged care residents welcomed the Year of the Dragon with a month of Chinese cultural celebrations during February.

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05 March 2024

Residents jump for joy on Dolphin Cruise

It’s not every day you get to see dolphins in your backyard, but for Coastal Waters aged care residents, last week was their lucky week.

04 March 2024

Family the secret to positive ageing for Marthe, 103

Celebrating 103 remarkable years, Beechwood aged care resident Marthe Chasle is joyfully reminiscing about a life rich in family devotion and marked by a vocation of caring for others.

01 March 2024

Recognising the vital role of hearing for ageing well

Hearing plays a vital role in helping people maintain independence. The Bolton Clarke Research Institute (BCRI) is finding new ways to improve quality of life and help people age well by addressing hearing issues.

01 March 2024

Up, up and away as Trudy, 103, takes to the sky

Lilydale aged care residents have ticked another item off their bucket list this week, taking to the sky in a hot air balloon over the Yarra Valley.

Ipswich Airforce Veteran Doug Simonds celebrates 100 years

29 February 2024

Ipswich Airforce Veteran celebrates 100 years

Ipswich veteran Doug Simonds is the latest Bolton Clarke Milford Grange Retirement Village resident to join the Centenarian Club as he celebrates his 100th birthday.

28 February 2024

Montclaire residents enjoy udderly educational visit

Montclaire aged care home recently played host to some ‘dairy fine’ visitors in an immersive educational morning tea as part of the innovative STEM program developed for residents.

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20 February 2024

Connections grow in local community gardens

Community gardens across Melbourne are helping people at risk of homelessness grow healthy food and social connections.

National Retirement Living Awards Winners 2024

14 February 2024

Village Managers win big at Property Council Awards

Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay retirement village manager Stephen Pether has been crowned 2024 Programmed Queensland Village Manager of the Year at a Property Council of Queensland event.

AHS client John Gehringer joins the Centenarian Club

13 February 2024

Battle of Porton veteran joins the Centenarian Club

Taking each day as it comes is the secret to long life, according to Townsville’s newest centenarian John Gehringer.

Coastal Waters resident Doug Logan playing bowls at 95

08 February 2024

Doug, 95, just keeps bowling them over

At 95, Coastal Waters aged care resident Doug Logan has been playing lawn bowls for almost 50 years and is a legend of the local green.

01 February 2024

Pinjarra Hills local reflects on 100 years in Brisbane

From humble beginnings in Hendra in the 1920s, Ethel has called Brisbane home for the past 100 years.

Neil and Dale, Redleaf Manor residents, on their wedding day 64 years ago

31 January 2024

Neil and Dale share secrets to 64 years of marriage

Redleaf Manor aged care residents Neil and Dale Clark are out to prove that teenage romance can be built to last as they look ahead to their 64th wedding anniversary in February.

30 January 2024

Tiny tots, big smiles at Buderim Views

Tiny tots are bringing big smiles to residents at Buderim Views where a local Mums’ group has been making regular visits.

28 January 2024

Update on Tropical Cyclone Kirrily

Latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Kirrily for our homes and services.

Coastal Waters residents and friends Shirley and Barbara

24 January 2024

Ageing art of friendship

An unlikely friendship has bloomed at Coastal Waters aged care, where residents Barbara and Shirley are drawing on a lifetime of very different experiences to prove the power of connection.

23 January 2024

99 reasons to celebrate on Australia Day

Australian born, Australian raised Rosemore aged care resident Vera has always had double the reasons to celebrate on Australia Day.

17 January 2024

A lifetime of service for Centenarian Harry

Members of the SA Police joined the party at Charles Young aged care resident Harry’s 100th birthday, honouring the newest Centenarian Club member’s more than 40 years on the force.

Charles on the tractor pulling the trough

16 January 2024

Moreton Shores local sows seeds of nostalgia

Bolton Clarke Moreton Shores resident, Charles Geljon, has a special connection with the land the Redlands Retirement Village is built upon.

12 January 2024

Residents say ‘Cin Cin’ at European coffee group

A weekly European coffee group is bringing residents from countries across Europe together at Glendale aged care.

Raffles team and the happy couple on their wedding day

05 January 2024

Family wedding comes to Violet at Raffles aged care

A small wedding has had a huge impact on the community at Raffles aged care in Tweed Heads.

03 January 2024

Garden competition gives new meaning to boots on the ground

Local Templestowe aged care residents have been given the green thumbs up in Bolton Clarke’s recent ‘Best in Grow’ competition.

Glendale resident Ian interviewing Elton John

03 January 2024

Ian reminisces on meeting rock ‘n’ roll royalty

Journalism wasn’t always a part of Ian Dougall’s plan – in fact, the Werribee resident had originally planned on becoming an attorney.

Julie and Doreen reuniting at Galleon Gardens

02 January 2024

Howzat for a cricketing connection?

The Life Stories Project at Bolton Clarke Galleon Gardens has left residents and staff ‘bowled over’, unearthing a historical cricketing connection between resident Doreen Hazell and mature-aged social work student Julie Spring.

22 December 2023

Unwrapping the spirit of Christmas

Unwrap the spirit of Christmas in this collection of images from across our Bolton Clarke, Allity and McKenzie homes which showcase the meaningful moments that made this holiday season truly special for our residents.

18 December 2023

100 years of “I can do this” for local Logan centenarian

From training as an aircraft electrician to hairdressing and spearheading a women’s health movement, Logan centenarian Elizabeth, better known as Betty, hasn’t slowed down for the past 100 years.

Beechwood residents Ramon and Dorothy wedding photo

15 December 2023

Bankstown couple celebrate 65 action packed years

Sixty-five years of marriage has only made the love between Bolton Clarke Beechwood aged care residents Ramon and Dorothy Williams stronger.

Cycling Without Age and Gosling Creek residents

13 December 2023

Pedalling partnership allows seniors to hit the open road

A global cycling movement aimed at giving aged care residents the chance to enjoy cycling in the outdoors and meet new people has launched at Bolton Clarke’s Gosling Creek aged care in Orange, with residents Judith and John being amongst the first residents to ride.

12 December 2023

Update on FNQ severe weather

18 December 2023 - An update for family and friends of Cairns clients and residents. Our teams are well-prepared for severe weather events and remain focused on the safety and wellbeing of our clients, residents and employees.

12 December 2023

Biker Santas on wheels

Christmas has come early for local Moreton Shores aged care residents, who last week had a visit from local motorbike enthusiasts.

11 December 2023

Village managers are some of the best

Bolton Clarke Retirement Village Managers have been recognised with three finalist spots in the National Retirement Living Awards – with winners to be announced in 2024.

07 December 2023

Research helping people age well

Bolton Clarke Research Institute's 2021-23 report, released this week, includes highlights of work to codesign, test and implement new models of care to support health and wellbeing across Australia and internationally.

06 December 2023

Babies top of the visitor list at Cleveland’s Seaton Place

Baby fever has set in at Seaton Place aged care home in Cleveland, where a local Mum’s group has been visiting eagerly awaiting residents.

05 December 2023

Europa on Alma resident David digs deep in new book

Europa on Alma resident David Bereson is excited to announce the launch of his new book, Dig Deep, published by Inside Lives.

05 December 2023

‘Right size’ fits all at Chelsea retirement village

Bolton Clarke’s Chelsea Retirement Village at Maryborough is offering a new affordable living option for local retirees.

04 December 2023

Growing to support more people in more places

A successful integration program which has expanded connected care and living options is among highlights of Bolton Clarke’s 2023 Year in Review. The publication includes highlights of a year in which the organisation further strengthened its services as Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider, with a commitment to bringing positive ageing solutions to more people in more places.

30 November 2023

Health partnerships drive quality of life for people with HIV

Bolton Clarke HIV Clinical Nurse Practitioner Dr Liz Crock will be among experts discussing latest developments in service provision, barriers to treatment and stigma around HIV at a World AIDS Day panel discussion hosted by The Doherty Institute.

01 December 2023

Appointment of Mr Tony Crawford

Bolton Clarke announced today, the appointment of Mr Tony Crawford as the new Chairman of Bolton Clarke Group. This follows the retirement of current Chairman Mr Pat McIntosh.

30 November 2023

Aged care resident Katie celebrates 106 years of smiles

Bolton Clarke Galleon Gardens, Currumbin Waters resident Katie doesn’t see her 106th birthday as any reason to slow down.

30 November 2023

Bolton Clarke centenarians join Premier for 100+ Club

It’s not every day you celebrate being over 100 years old with more than 50 other centenarians, but that’s exactly what Bolton Clarke residents had the chance to do this month.

28 November 2023

St Kilda welcomes new kid on the Alma block

A European inspired café and general store led by locally grown chef Samuel Hocking is taking up residence at Bolton Clarke’s Europa on Alma retirement village.

Bill Eaton, Bongaree Centenarian in his WWII portrait

28 November 2023

Good genes, future focus secrets to Bill’s 100 years

Good genes and a little bit of luck are the secret to Albert Ian ‘Bill’ Eaton’s longevity, according to the long time Bribie local.

24 November 2023

Aged care residents teach a lifetime of skills to children

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Allity Marten aged care home in Largs North are teaching children skills they have learned over a lifetime in the home’s Legacy program.

22 November 2023

Residents, school children connect via video calls

Residents at Farnorha aged care home in Cairns have been connecting with local school students through a new online intergenerational learning and wellbeing program.

Downsizing Made Simple authors Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker

17 November 2023

Upcoming 'Downsizing Made Simple' book launches

Downsizing experts and bestselling authors Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker will share their internationally recognised expertise when they launch their new edition of Downsizing Made Simple at free events at Moreton Shores and Europa on Alma.

Intergenerational Project at the village hub

17 November 2023

Call for Seniors to join local intergenerational project

A new intergenerational community program is giving seniors and school students the chance to share experiences from cooking and gardening to reading and postcard writing – and older community members are being invited to join the fun!

17 November 2023

Travel brings Michael back home to Willowdale

It was curiosity that brought truck driver Michael to Australia from his native Ireland when he was 21. But it’s love that saw him stay and make a life in Greater Western Sydney, most recently becoming one of the first residents at Bolton Clarke’s new Willowdale home at Denham Court.

15 November 2023

Village connection promotes wellbeing at Menora Gardens

Menora Gardens Retirement Village resident Helen Brennan says since making the move into the village nine months ago her days look very different – and it’s all about community.

15 November 2023

A birthday worth celebrating for Janet

Keeping active is the secret to a long and healthy life according to Allity Claremont Terrace resident Janet Gibbs, who celebrated her 102nd birthday this month.

14 November 2023

Undetected hearing loss and dementia diagnosis

A Bolton Clarke Research Institute project focussed on removing undetected hearing loss as a barrier in assessing cognitive ability is investigating the potential of personal amplification devices in the assessment process.

14 November 2023

Importance of appropriate and timely diabetes care

Support to manage her diabetes at home has helped Melbourne’s Maureen Carr regain her independence and stay active in the neighbourhood she’s lived in for more than half a century.

13 November 2023

Sandra’s knitting up a festive Christmas storm

Riddell Gardens aged care resident Sandra has scooped the pool at the Sunbury show with her knitted creations – and given hope to budding amateur knitters.

10 November 2023

Fred sailed the world with the Royal Navy

Allity Lexington Gardens aged care resident Frederick, 99, holds fond memories of his time in the Royal Navy as he reflects for Remembrance Day.

07 November 2023

Banora Point veterans receive Quilts of Valour honour

In a moving ceremony eight Bolton Clarke Darlington residents were awarded a Quilt of Valour for their vast and varied military history ahead of Remembrance Day.

Neil and Patricia with their winning racehorse

03 November 2023

Racing history alive and well at Sunshine Coast

For Alexandra Headland residents Neil and Patricia Eiby, joining Melbourne Cup Day celebrations with their neighbours at Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise retirement village brings back fond memories.

02 November 2023

Innovative initiatives earn Future of Ageing wins

Bolton Clarke’s innovation across at home support and retirement living has been awarded with wins in two categories in the 2023 Future of Ageing Awards, announced this week.

Centenarian George enjoying a cup of tea

01 November 2023

Life’s a laugh for Bribie Cove resident George

Bribie Cove resident George is a self-professed ‘sunworshipper’, so for him there is no better way to reflect on 100 years of life than sitting on beautiful Bribie Island reminiscing about all the places he has been – and enjoying a good laugh.

Lillian blowing out her 100th birthday candles

01 November 2023

Lillian’s big celebration

Cunningham Villas resident Lillian says she has never been one for big birthday celebrations - but she is willing to make an exception for her 100th birthday this month.

A group of retirement village residents dancing

31 October 2023

Baycrest residents celebrate being a senior

Bolton Clarke Baycrest residents celebrated the conclusion of Seniors Month in style last week, with 152 residents and visitors gathering to celebrate what it means to ‘love where you live’.

24 October 2023

Community hungry for more ‘cook, eat, chat’ education sessions

Recently Bolton Clarke At Home Support held its first Cook, Eat and Chat session where clients and support workers gathered for an interactive lunch experience.

Two ladies smiling while shopping for secondhand books

24 October 2023

Out with the old and in with the sweet

Residents at Bowen’s Cunningham Villas have found new ways to upcycle and connect with their local community, opening their very own op-shop for business.

Two ladies looking through independent living equipment

24 October 2023

Easy living bags create easy access

A new initiative is helping At Home Support clients quickly access simple assistive devices to solve everyday problems.

Seaton Place resident with cuddly companion HUG

18 October 2023

Comfort in the form of a HUG

Thanks to innovative sensory technology, residents at Cleveland’s Seaton Place home are finding special comfort in a new cuddly companion, ‘HUG’.

16 October 2023

Buderim artist Maureen still creating in her 90s

McKenzie Buderim Views resident Maureen is determined to keep her paintbrush in hand as she ticks off another art exhibition, but this time from her aged care home.

Zita and daughter Donna at Brisbane Portrait Prize opening night

13 October 2023

‘Tea, Cake and Family History’ paints a timeless portrait

Seabrook resident Zita came face to face with her own image when she visited the Brisbane Portrait Prize exhibition at the Powerhouse, including daughter Donna’s finalist portrait of Zita.

13 October 2023

Home care nurses a vital palliative care resource

A study into the benefits of empowering generalist home care nurses with additional palliative care information and the support of a specialist clinical nurse practitioner aims to break down barriers to palliative care delivery in the home.

An elderly resident with young Bolton Clarke staff member, smiling

13 October 2023

Caring Comes Full Circle at Galleon Gardens

This National Carers Week, Bolton Clarke Galleon Gardens resident Doreen (Dawdie) and Activities Officer Mia are taking a trip down memory lane, exploring a 20-year-old caring connection.

Two elderly ladies release a butterfly from its cage

10 October 2023

Butterfly effect brings joy at Willandra

Spring has well and truly sprung at Willandra Residential Aged Care in Marrickville, with residents and team giving the green thumbs up to new sensory garden and butterfly hatching programs.

An elderly gentleman poses with his War medals

06 October 2023

100 years of memories for Centenarian, Allen

Avonlea Grange resident Allen is the latest member to join Bolton Clarke’s Centenarian club, marking his 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family at his home in Mentone.

An elderly gentleman stands in front of a paddock, a seeder machine can be seen in the background

03 October 2023

Seeder sows memories for Westhaven resident Roy

For Westhaven Retirement Village resident Roy, a community bus trip ended up being a trip down memory lane when he spotted part of his family history in a paddock outside Toowoomba.

A group of seniors sitting around the coffee table laughing

29 September 2023

Buddy App Awarded for Innovation

Bolton Clarke has made the 2023 Financial Review BOSS Most Innovative Companies Top 10 Innovations list with its Buddy social connection app.

29 September 2023

From carpentry in rural NSW to travelling the world

For McKenzie Sandbrook aged care resident Ron, an unexpected career change in his 50s led to making unforgettable memories from across the world.

25 September 2023

Intergenerational program expands to Caboolture

Caboolture seniors and school students will be connecting next term in a new intergenerational program that will see them working on joint activities from cooking to gardening and writing letters.

22 September 2023

Gold Coast centenarian reflects on his time in the bush

When Bolton Clarke Galleon Gardens resident Bob set sail for Australia with his family in 1928, he shared the ship with one of Australia’s most recognisable icons – the last arches for the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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14 September 2023

A nursing career spanning three generations

Bolton Clarke at home support nurses and mother and daughter, Karen and Alissa are keeping a family tradition of community nursing alive.

08 September 2023

Retirement village residents fighting the cost of living

Bolton Clarke Fairways retirement village residents have come together to help each other beat the rising cost of living in Bundaberg with their own community food bank.

06 September 2023

Bolton Clarke named an Employer of Choice

Bolton Clarke is pleased to have been named an Employer of Choice in the Australian Business Awards 2023. The award recognises organisations and workplaces that maximise the full potential of their workforce through established policies and practices and effective employee recruitment, engagement and retention.

07 September 2023

Reaping the benefits of a healthy ageing population

Bolton Clarke's inaugural Ageing Well Report released today found nine in 10 Australians believe we can learn from the experiences and wisdom of older people - yet almost four in 10 (39%) admit we are currently failing to do so. The report surveyed more than 2000 Australians aged 25-75+ about their attitudes to ageing and priorities for ageing well.

01 September 2023

Couple continues love story into aged care

Being married for over five decades hasn’t hindered the love Bolton Clarke Carrington aged care residents Les and Myrtle have for one another.

21 August 2023

Hillside resident reconnects with rhythmic roots

From playing on stage with the Little River Band to drumming for her fellow residents at Allity’s Hillside aged care home, Jacqueline (Jackie) has never lost her love of rhythm.

21 August 2023

Aged care art competition renews resident’s passion

Artist Irena, 96, was reluctant to join the art class at Allity’s Greenwood home at Normanhurst, eventually being persuaded by a friend to take up a brush.

18 August 2023

Aged care residents getting into the Ekka spirit

From dagwood dogs to show bags and live entertainment, Bolton Clarke Fairview, Pinjarra Hills residents kicked off Ekka celebrations early with all the fun of the show.

17 August 2023

Veterans remember Victory in the Pacific Day

Bolton Clarke Milford Grange residents and World War II veterans Harry and Olive have very different recollections of the day they got the news the war was finally over.

07 August 2023

Community connection just what the doctor ordered

Glen Eira’s John Gibson says he knew it was time to address his loneliness when he began going days without speaking to anybody or leaving his home.

07 August 2023

Loneliness Awareness Week

Bolton Clarke is pleased to partner with Ending Loneliness Together to tackle loneliness and help people stay connected and healthy.

07 August 2023

Storytelling helping inspire workforce of the future

Bolton Clarke is working with students across multiple disciplines at eight Australian universities to involve them in the Bolton Clarke Research Institute’s SHARE storytelling program, which has rolled out with clients and residents in Queensland and NSW.

03 August 2023

An unexpected career change into aged care

Working as a fly in fly out worker in the mines, Hervey Bay man Grant says he’d never imagined he would find his calling in aged care.

12 July 2023

Diabetes nurses provide 'life-changing' care

For Bolton Clarke client Shivani, 25, the support of specialist nurses in managing her diabetes has been life changing.

11 July 2023

World record holder cheers on the Blues

Bolton Clarke Cabrini aged care resident and 2006 Guinness World Record holder, Dennis, will be cheering on the Blues for the second round of State of Origin.

10 July 2023

Family ties endure at Baycrest community

For Bolton Clarke Baycrest father and daughter residents, Col and Julie, family is important – which is one reason both made the decision to move into the Baycrest aged care community.

Steve celebrates his Indigenous family history for NAIDOC Week.

05 July 2023

Aged care resident celebrates indigenous heritage

For Allity Riddell Gardens aged care resident Steve, being Indigenous became a part of his identity much later in life.

Dorothy has celebrated her 100th birthday

16 June 2023

Baycrest resident’s 100 years of memorable moments

From mistakenly signing up to become a nurse and being caught in a rowboat in an ocean whirlpool to experiencing Cyclone Tracy in 1974 – it’s safe to say Bolton Clarke Baycrest resident Dorothy's century has been anything but dull.

Heather has now published four books during retirement

13 June 2023

Redlands author shining the light on meditation

The sunrises of Redlands are the inspiration for a new book of photography and meditations co-authored by Moreton Shores retirement village resident Heather.

Bolton Clarke - APAC Operator of the Year Residential Aged Care

29 May 2023

Bolton Clarke named APAC Operator of the Year Residential Aged Care

Bolton Clarke has taken out two categories at the 11th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards, winning Operator of the Year – Residential Aged Care and Innovation of the Year – COVID-19 (loneliness).

Marg's late father was the first Mayor of the City of Thuringowa

22 May 2023

Former Mayor’s daughter holds Townsville history close

Born and bred in Townsville, Bolton Clarke Glendale aged care resident Margaret learnt a lot about her hometown through her father, the first Mayor of the former City of Thuringowa.

Sandra volunteers at Chelsea residential care home

16 May 2023

Volunteering gives Maryborough local purpose

For Maryborough local Sandra a history of caring attracted her to a volunteer role in aged care.

12 May 2023

Former Maryborough nurse keeps close ties to nursing community

From the outback to the operating table, Bolton Clarke Chelsea retirement village resident Olwen spent her nursing career giving back to the Maryborough community.

11 May 2023

Retired nurses call for thanks for International Nurses Day

For Bernice (Nonie) and Margaret, their lifelong careers in nursing took them to places they never expected.

09 May 2023

Improving health through social connection

A new program using an innovative social prescribing model to improve wellbeing is already making a difference for older people in Glen Eira, Victoria.

03 May 2023

Bob, 89, feels the breeze under his kilt with bucket list skydive

Aged care resident Bob ticked skydiving off his bucket list with a jump from 15,000 feet with Yarra Valley Drop Zone this week – and he’s planning his next bucket list item!

24 April 2023

Bribie local pays homage to lost friends and family

ANZAC Day marks a very special time for Bolton Clarke Bongaree retirement village resident and veteran Charles.

Neil and Patricia give back to the veteran community

20 April 2023

A love story born out of the Australian Defence forces

For Bolton Clarke Tantula Rise retirement village residents Neil and Patricia Eiby, the defence forces have been entrenched in their lives from day one together.

Brian meets former South Korean prime minister

19 April 2023

Veteran’s lasting ties with Korean community

While Anzac Day brings back many memories for Bolton Clarke’s Darlington residential aged care resident Brian, it’s the special connection he has to Korea that he holds closest to his heart.

Cynthia was a Predictor Operator in the Army

18 April 2023

From secretary to WWII predictor operator

Determined to make her own contribution during World War II, Bolton Clarke Fairview aged care resident Cynthia put her career aside to join the forces.

Joan and residents are getting know students from the local school

06 April 2023

Easter making way for intergenerational friendships

The Easter bunny came early for local retirement village residents and school students after spending the first term of the school year together building intergenerational friendships.

03 April 2023

Bolton Clarke a finalist in six categories for international awards

Bolton Clarke has been named a finalist in six categories at the 11th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards, with winners to be announced in May.

30 March 2023

Baycrest resident loses locks for a good cause

Bolton Clarke Baycrest Retirement Village resident Lyn Latham has said goodbye to her luscious locks all for a good cause.

Claudia and Rajna from Bolton Clarke Research Institute

21 March 2023

Tool helps social workers partner with older people

Working together with a team of aged care social workers, a collaboration between researchers from Bolton Clarke Research Institute and University of Melbourne have developed an innovative psycho-social assessment tool to guide social work assessments and help social workers build proactive partnerships with older people.

13 March 2023

At home support client dancing his way to 102

Celebrating his 102nd birthday on the 28th of February, Bolton Clarke At Home Support Client Nicholas has spent the milestone reflecting on a life well-lived.

09 March 2023

New Bundoora community set to sparkle

An electric vehicle that will be shared by residents was among stars of the show at the launch of Bolton Clarke’s new retirement living development at Bundoora on Saturday.

Eileen connects to her local community through spinning

08 March 2023

Keeping the art of spinning wool alive at Inverpine

For Bolton Clarke Inverpine Retirement Village resident Eileen likes nothing better than to spin up a yarn - while spinning yarn.

Galleon Gardens retirement village clubhouse

28 February 2023

Galleon Gardens retirement village says hello to a fresh community hall

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Galleon Gardens Retirement Village are wasting no time filling the calendar at their new community hall.

John and Dianne have been married for 49 years

27 February 2023

Glendale couples mark day of love together

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Glendale residential aged care home celebrated enduring love on Valentine’s Day, taking their spouses on a romantic date.

17 February 2023

McKenzie Aged Care joins Bolton Clarke Group

McKenzie Aged Care has selected Bolton Clarke to become its new owner and operator. Under the agreement, McKenzie Aged Care will transfer nine residential aged care homes and two retirement villages, together with the management rights for eight additional homes to Bolton Clarke.

Annette and Ross celebrated 65 years of marriage

13 February 2023

Banora Point couple say cheers to 64 years of marriage

After knowing one another for a lifetime, Bolton Clarke Darlington aged care couple Annette and Ross are enjoying their 65th year of wedded bliss.

Rowes Bay residents in the community garden

21 April 2023

Local retirement community keeping things fresh

Armed with fresh produce and cooking up a storm at Bolton Clarke’s Rowes Bay retirement village, a group of residents have taken over the community veggie garden to combat the rising cost of fruit and vegetables.

Brenda loves the lifestyle she now leads

14 April 2023

Living a life of luxury at Cazna Gardens

Born and raised in a small village of Yorkshire in England, Bolton Clarke Cazna Gardens retirement village resident Brenda loves the lifestyle she now leads.

Debbie and the craft group from Moreton Shores

07 April 2023

Village residents supporting the local community with handcrafts

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores Retirement Village have taken the challenge to pool their talents and put unused craft supplies to use to benefit people in need.

Breezes residents enjoy a stroll with their pups

31 March 2023

Man’s best friend has bred companionship in Mackay

A shared love of man’s best friend is helping forge new friendships and promote wellbeing among residents at Bolton Clarke’s Breezes Retirement Village.

Bongaree resident draws inspiration from surrounds

24 March 2023

Resident artist draws inspiration from natural surrounds

Bolton Clarke Bongaree Retirement Village resident Graham first studied art at school and took up a paintbrush again to challenge himself in retirement.

17 March 2023

Retiree enjoys a healthy and active lifestyle at Baycrest

Bolton Clarke Baycrest Retirement Village resident Pamela, 81, often puts the pedal to the metal with a 10km bicycle ride as part of her regular exercise regime.

10 March 2023

Staying connected in the Inverpine community

Maintaining strong connections and support is something that made Bolton Clarke’s Inverpine Retirement Village at Murrumba Downs an appealing option for Verney when she decided to downsize six years ago.

24 February 2023

Change of pace gave Malcolm time to write debut book

After living what Malcolm calls a “full-on” life moving regularly across regional Queensland, settling down at Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill Retirement Village 18 years ago was an easy decision.

Leonard takes Susie for a stroll everyday

17 February 2023

Leonard strolls through life with his four-legged friend at Westhaven

After growing up on and later running the family dairy farm outside of Toowoomba, Bolton Clarke Westhaven Retirement Village resident Leonard says he was ready for the convenience and support of retirement living.

Christine instantly knew Tantula was the place

10 February 2023

Getting the family involved at Tantula Rise

Seeing Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise Retirement Village over a video call from Western Australia was all Christine needed to know she wanted to call it home.

Annette and Bob tied the knot at Baycrest

06 February 2023

Wedding bells are ringing at Baycrest retirement village

Over 50 years apart didn’t change the love Bolton Clarke Baycrest retirement village residents Bob and Annette have always had for one another.

Mae and Doug celebrating 70 years of marriage

19 January 2023

Celebrating 70 years of love at Fairview

After spending a lifetime together, Bolton Clarke Fairview residents, Doug and Mae are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary.

22 December 2022

Europa on Alma recognised for innovation in retirement living

Bolton Clarke’s Europa on Alma retirement village has been recognised for design quality and innovation at the Victorian Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Awards.

Callisto Place's landscaping with a purpose

21 December 2022

Aged care provider rallies support for local Victorian family

Over the weekend staff from Bolton Clarke and APM Group lent a helping hand for a great cause as they landscaped the display unit for the Callisto Place retirement village which will open next year.

13 December 2022

Social connection a focus over the holiday period

The importance of social connection for older people continues to be a focus for Bolton Clarke’s corporate volunteering program in the approach to the festive season.

Grahame has been a chaplain for over 20 years

05 December 2022

Local retirement village resident devotes his time to Chaplaincy

Devoting your life to helping others is not a simple task but it’s exactly what Bolton Clarke Inverpine retirement village resident Grahame has done for over 20 years.

30 November 2022

Centenarian shares memories from across the globe

At 101, Wantirna centenarian Maria has spent more than a century travelling around the world.

25 November 2022

Tropical-themed opening brings Rowes Bay community together

A revamped entertainment area at Rowes Bay retirement village in Townsville has been brought to life thanks to a generous bequest from former resident Alice.

Selwyn is learning new skills with his support

20 November 2022

Cooking a new string to Selwyn’s bow at 86

Cairns resident Selwyn, 86, is learning new skills in the kitchen with a little help from his Bolton Clarke at home support team.

The CaT Pin is attempting to tackle the effects of loneliness

17 November 2022

Pinning down causes of loneliness: technology takes next steps

Older Melbourne residents who live alone are being invited to trial new technology that aims to measure how the amount of conversations people have in a day correlates with risk of loneliness.

Ian served in the Australian Army for more than 40 years

10 November 2022

Remembering four decades of service

After 41 years serving in the Australian Army, Bolton Clarke Inverpine resident Ian spent most of his life in the forces as that’s all he knew.

10 November 2022

Farnorha Long Tan veterans honour Remembrance Day

For Bolton Clarke Farnorha residential aged care resident and Australian Army veteran Don, 87, Remembrance Day is the most important day of the year.

Celebrating International Day of Older Persons

15 November 2022

High Teas sweet enough for seniors Australia-wide

Seventy Allity and Bolton Clarke residential aged care communities dished out a delicious spread of Hors d’Oeuvres and cake on their finest China as part of International Day of Older Persons, Queensland Seniors Month and Victorian Seniors Festival celebrations in October.

07 November 2022

Betty’s 100 years thanks to “pure luck”

After years apart due to Covid-19, there was a reason for Bolton Clarke Galleon Gardens retirement village resident Betty and her family to come together and celebrate for a very special 100th birthday.

31 October 2022

Margaret marks Grandparents Day with a swim

Margaret, 78, loves her four grandchildren who live only streets away, considering her role as a grandma a vital support.

04 November 2022

30 years of aged care to the Caloundra community

Bolton Clarke’s Centaur residential aged care home has celebrated its 30th anniversary on Friday, marking a major milestone for residents, staff and family members.

Marion and Desmond love spending time with their great-grandchild

30 October 2022

Banora Point great-grandparents are quite the catch

For Banora Point couple Marion and Desmond, happiness is casting a fishing line off the back jetty with great-grandchildren in tow.

24 October 2022

Nurses support family carer’s vital role

Kathryn has been her mother’s unsung hero as her principal carer for three years, with specialised support from Bolton Clarke.

21 October 2022

Village community provides connection for carers

ONE quarter of residents at Bolton Clarke’s Fairview Retirement Village in Pinjarra Hills are caring for a partner or loved one.

20 October 2022

Day respite an essential support for carer Leanne

A Caboolture day respite program is providing essential support for family carers and important social connections for people with dementia.

Clyde was surrounded by his family and friends for his 100th birthday

19 October 2022

Bill’s century of going with the flow

Joined by RSL and RAAF representatives, Bolton Clarke Westhaven residential aged care resident Clyde, better known as Bill, celebrated his 100th birthday in style this month.

Vassinee and Rose meeting for the first time

27 October 2022

Postcards project breaks down age and language barriers

A new pen pals program is helping aged care residents build connections while breaking down cultural barriers and strengthening English skills for migrant students.

Pam and Pat celebrating their 90th birthday together

17 October 2022

Port Macquarie identical twin says, “great minds think alike”

Port Macquarie sisters Patricia and Pamela have had friends and family seeing double for 90 years.

Celebrating their wedding anniversary together

10 October 2022

Caboolture couple celebrate platinum jubilee

It was love at first sight for Caboolture couple Ken and Joy who celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill residential aged care community last month.

Mervyn and his wife celebrating his birthday together

12 October 2022

The icing is on the cake for Mervyn

Birthdays have come and gone for Mervyn, but the one constant for 70 years is the beautiful cake baked to celebrate the occasion by wife Helen.

30 September 2022

Trailblazer Pamela says “travel far and wide”

Globetrotter Pamela’s thirst for adventure has taken her around the world.

30 September 2022

Inverpine resident finds passion later in life

The move to Bolton Clarke’s Inverpine retirement village gave Pat the time she needed to build a new retirement career telling the stories of Korean War veterans.

29 September 2022

Local hockey legend celebrates 105th birthday

Maryborough local Cecilia believes it’s important to live every day well, and after almost 105 years she continues to live by that advice.

26 September 2022

Shirley recalls days as a long-haul trucking pioneer

For Bolton Clarke Pioneers resident and former long haul truck driver Shirley, 81, long roads were part and parcel of the job which often took her 2000km away from the family home.

Anja is a District Liaison Nurse at The Alfred Hospital

16 September 2022

Liaison nurses support transition from hospital to home

Regaining independence at home after a hospital stay can be difficult for older people, with the period after a hospital admission representing increased risk of falls and other health issues.

24 September 2022

Spring has sprung for Toowoomba residents

Flower power and butterflies have beautified a maintenance ute decorated by the Bolton Clarke Westhaven retirement living community for the Grand Central Floral Parade last Saturday.

The Centenarian Club's newest member, Grace

15 September 2022

Grace still cooks up a storm at 101

Avid cook Grace, 101, says she is happy to share the recipe for a long life and reveal some of the secret ingredients.

Cilla worked as a nurse at the Gold coast for 40 years

14 September 2022

Nursing a career with heart, says Bongaree retiree

Cilla was a cornerstone of her community for 40 years working as a nurse and later as Director of Nursing at a private Gold Coast hospital.

The original residents cutting the cake for the Birthday Bash

06 September 2022

Moreton Shores celebrates 15 years of retirement living

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores retirement community came together last month to celebrate the village’s 15th birthday.

Men's health is a priority at Moreton Shores

04 September 2022

Healthy connections a Father’s Day priority at Moreton Shores

Healthy connections will be on the Father’s Day gift list when the men of Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores retirement village come together to launch their Men’s Group with a Father’s Day breakfast this week.

21 September 2022

Love transcends words, with dementia in between

There may be no words to describe the love between Victoria Point couple Bill and Coleen, but stanzas and verses help Bill convey the things left unsaid.

Louise is a Clinical Nurse Consultant is in the frontline providing services for clients with dementia.

20 September 2022

Nurses support independence for clients with dementia

Dementia Action Week (September 19 - 25) is an awareness-raising initiative that focuses on supporting those living with dementia, their families and carers.

06 October 2022

Furry friend brings sparkle to day at Cazna Gardens

A local support dog is bringing joy and a little sparkle to residents at the Bolton Clarke Cazna Gardens residential aged care community.

18 September 2022

Townsville students and aged care residents bond over life stories

Social work students from James Cook University are working with residents at Bolton Clarke’s Glendale residential aged care community through a new storytelling program aimed at sharing resident memories and creating strong connections.

05 September 2022

Gift honours century-long connection with nursing work

For Ringwood East resident Marjory Turnham, her family connection with Bolton Clarke’s District Nurses started long before she was born.

22 August 2022

Wound care helps Maureen get back to enjoying life

For Werribee resident Maureen, leg wounds made it harder to do the things she enjoys but specialist wound care at home has helped her get back on her feet.

19 August 2022

Wound care helps Jim enjoy active St Kilda lifestyle

For St Kilda resident Jim Murphy, 84, a fall at the home was the catalyst for a lifestyle change that has helped him live the life he wants with extra support when he needs it.

19 August 2022

Arthur swaps bus for scooter in veteran challenge

Maroochydore man Arthur Reeves, 77, is a familiar face for Bolton Clarke Tantula Rise aged care and retirement living residents, having volunteered behind the wheel of the community bus for the past seven years.

18 August 2022

Ex-Sailor reflects on Vietnam 56 years on

Over 50 years have gone by since ex-Sailor and Bolton Clarke Fairview aged care resident John Oliver embarked for Vietnam.

15 August 2022

Taking steps to end loneliness together

Bolton Clarke has earned a special commendation at the Excellence in Age Services Awards for its research-based initiatives to build social connection as Bolton Clarke Head of Research Professor Judy Lowthian joined fellow Ending Loneliness Together partners to address Federal Parliamentarians.

12 August 2022

Bringing the EKKA to resident’s backyard

The best of the EKKA came to Bolton Clarke Inverpine residents this week, with community locals not needing to travel far to have the traditional show experience!

01 August 2022

Digital pendant drives freedom, independence

Jean has been living in Noosa for 17 years, and the Bolton Clarke InTouch Go! allows her to continue enjoying her independent, active and social lifestyle without thinking twice.

02 August 2022

Mel loves making a difference in Melbourne’s West

The Latin adage “Carpe Diem,”- translating to seize the day - rings true for Bolton Clarke’s West Melbourne social worker Mel Walters, who loves making a difference for clients every day.

29 July 2022

Tech training links Sarina with the world during pandemic

“HOME is where the heart is” rings true for Monee Ponds resident Sarina Roscioli, 98, who lives in Australia but communicates around the globe via new technologies.

01 August 2022

Caring comes naturally for Melbourne nurse

For more than 20 years, Bolton Clarke Clinical Nurse Consultant Kylie Hall has been helping people with chronic health issues including dementia stay independent at home.

Westhaven resident John with his digital life story students

27 July 2022

Students and retirees bond over shared life experiences

Five dancers are chatting in a group. Their shared experiences easily span the more than 60-year age gap between them. Nearby, retiree John shares his love of the outdoors with a group of 12-year-old boys with similar interests.

Tom Barry and his book 'A Prodigious Leap'

27 July 2022

A Flying Launch for ‘A Prodigious Leap’

Between turning 100 and deteriorating eyesight, you’d be forgiven for not expecting Bolton Clarke Bicentennial resident Tom Barry to be joining a list of new authors. But Tom is out to prove you wrong!

25 July 2022

Centenarian May says turning 106 is the icing on the cake

May Lowe may not officially be a supercentenarian – the term given to people over 110 – but living independently at 106 certainly qualifies her as super.

26 September 2022

Social atmosphere at Rowes Bay brings John out of his shell

For Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay Retirement Village resident, John, Townsville has always been the place he came back to. It was the place he joined the Royal Australian Air Force, it was where he was discharged after 22 years of service and it was where his two sons were born.

Frances leads fellow residents in art class.

19 September 2022

Local artist thrives at Moreton Shores

For Thornlands artist Frances and her husband David, the move into Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores retirement village has given them time to let their creativity shine. Frances says making the switch has alleviated the pressure of maintaining a house and been the best move they could have made.

John and Susan enjoying their life at Tantula Rise.

12 September 2022

It’s nice to be home at Tantula Rise

Bolton Clarke Tantula Rise Retirement Village residents Susan and John say that it’s nice to have found their home after a lifetime of moving around the world. John, who is originally from Liverpool in the United Kingdom, was in the Royal Air Force for 38 years to the day he joined. As a result, he and his family have moved frequently.

Mary enjoys gardening at her Cazna Gardens home.

05 September 2022

Downsizing gets the green thumbs up from Mary

When it came time for Bolton Clarke Cazna Gardens Retirement Village resident Mary to downsize, choosing where to go took no time at all. Before she moved to Cazna Gardens at the end of 2019, Mary had been living locally at Sunnybank Hills in a three-bedroom, two-storey house

Dorothy is thriving as part of the social committee at Breezes.

29 August 2022

There’s no place like home at Breezes

Despite travelling around Australia, Bolton Clarke Breezes Retirement Village resident Dorothy always wanted to come home to Mackay.

Neville has been a part of the Toowoomba Art Society for eight years.

22 August 2022

Retirement makes way for new hobbies at Westhaven!

Retirement living at Bolton Clarke’s Westhaven Village has given 88-year-old Neville Brown a whole new lease on life. Neville moved to Toowoomba 40 years ago, working as a house painter and wallpaper hanger.

Joan thriving at Inverpine Retirement Village

15 August 2022

Caring community is Joan’s key to happiness

It was Bolton Clarke’s veteran heritage that first drew Joan McAloney to Inverpine Retirement Village. After losing her husband in the Vietnam War, she wanted to be part of a community that honoured that history.

03 October 2022

Settling by the seaside at Bongaree

For Bolton Clarke Bongaree resident Wendy, life has been full of adventure and lots of love from her family. Wendy lived in Papua New Guinea and Toowoomba before finally coming to retire in Bolton Clarke’s Bongaree community on the beautiful Bribie Island.

Carmen and Margaret at the Jacaranda Cafe

08 August 2022

Coming home to Fernhill

Margaret moved into Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill Retirement Village 19 years ago, but the community has been a part of her life since her mother worked in the laundry when she was a child.

01 August 2022

The next big adventure at Carrington

For Bolton Clarke Carrington Retirement Village residents John and Kirsten, the move to their new unit has been full of serendipitous links to their adventurous past.

25 July 2022

Janice trades the country for the Bay

For Bolton Clarke Baycrest Retirement Village resident Janice, moving from her property in Jandowae, North-West of Dalby, to Hervey Bay was always going to be a big adjustment. But recent weather had her breathing a deep sigh of relief upon her arrival.

05 July 2022

Resource promotes diversity excellence in health and ageing

An Inclusive Health and Ageing website resource supporting best diversity practice for health and aged care providers has been launched by leading not-for-profit provider Bolton Clarke.

30 June 2022

Volunteers all part of the family at Milford Grange

While different reasons brought Nita, Mary-Anne and Lyn to the community - whether a family connection, living close by, or the call to give back - there is one thing they all have in common. These volunteers make a world of difference to residents every day.

27 June 2022

Life story work builds connections at Fernhill

Local University students and Bolton Clarke Fernhill residents have created new connections working together to create posters of residents’ memories as part of Bolton Clarke’s Life Stories Program.

20 June 2022

Moreton Shores Seniors Expo a One-Stop-Shop

Thornlands seniors stepped through retirement living options and products and services to support independence and ageing well at the inaugural Bolton Clarke Moreton Shores Seniors Expo on 17 June.

17 June 2022

Volunteering purpose helps Mary tackle loneliness

Mary has been volunteering at Bolton Clarke’s Darlington residential aged care community for nearly two years, and says in some ways it’s almost like coming home.

13 June 2022

100 years of memories for Addie

Adeline (Addie) has lived in the Bolton Clarke Fairview Residential Aged Care community for five years. A country girl at heart, her 100th birthday is good reason for her and her family to take a trip down memory lane.

10 June 2022

Love match on the tennis court

A love match on the tennis court has stood the test of time, with Bolton Clarke Cabrini resident Ted and his wife Erica celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary recently.

06 June 2022

Cuddly kittens create special memories at Westhaven

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Westhaven residential aged care community have been warming up in the cooler months, enjoying visits from four cuddly orphaned kittens.

06 June 2022

Local art steals the show at Bongaree

Move over the Archibalds, residents at Bolton Clarkes Bongaree Retirement Village recently hosted their inaugural wine and cheese Art Auction.

03 June 2022

Outside the box care makes all the difference

Husband and wife Estelle and Ali have been clients of Bolton Clarke’s At Home Support program for three years. They started services after it became too difficult for Estelle to attend appointments for complex health issues without additional support.

03 June 2022

Market fare, home-made goods at Rowes Bay Market Day

Local craft, plants and goods will be on sale when Bolton Clarke’s Rowes Bay Retirement Village at Townsville opens its doors for its annual Market Day on Saturday, 11 June.

25 May 2022

Resident history front and centre at Fairview

On Tuesday 17th May 2022, residents from the Fairview Retirement Village came together to celebrate the launch of their Fairview History Booklet.

20 May 2022

Social Connection has big impact at Queensland Volunteering Awards

Bolton Clarke’s focus on social connection has been recognised with the Bolton Clarke Research Institute’s ‘HOW-R-U?’ volunteer telephone peer support program taking out the Volunteering Impact award at today’s 2022 Queensland Volunteering Awards.

18 May 2022

Volunteering an unexpected joy for Holly

Bolton Clarke volunteer, Holly, started volunteering at Rowes Bay in July 2020. She was looking for a new opportunity and instead says she found ‘great and unexpected joy’!

10 May 2022

Series focuses on food and nutrition

The Altura Learning team has worked with the Maggie Beer Foundation to develop and launch a world first online training resource for aged care chefs.

09 May 2022

New partnership to deliver evidence-based nursing in aged care

Bolton Clarke and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) are finding new ways to strengthen evidence-based nursing practice in aged care with the announcement of an innovative conjoint research position.

10 May 2022

Nursing a lifetime passion for Christine

On International Nurses Day (12 May) Bolton Clarke teams will celebrate the work of our nurses and carers and the difference they make every day for clients and communities around Australia.

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03 May 2022

Children are the secret to longevity for Ellen, 105

Mother’s Day is always a cause for celebration for 105-year-old Bolton Point local Ellen Power. Known as her family’s ‘blessed matriarch’ – with nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren -Ellen says family is the most important thing to her, as it should be to everybody.

27 April 2022

Dancing on the tables at 100 years old!

“It’s my birthday! I’m 100, come and help me celebrate and we’ll dance on the tables,” - that’s what Peggy Guinea’s invitation to her 100th birthday celebration stated. The Milford Grange resident had a birthday to remember, with neighbours from the co-located retirement community where she lived for eight years coming to join her friends from the residential aged care, along with family, staff and volunteers.

22 April 2022

Honouring the service of our Veterans

Anzac Day is widely known as a national day of remembrance for those who have served our country. At Bolton Clarke, we have a rich history steeped in honouring the service of our Veterans. We have the privilege to know many who now call one of our community’s home.

21 April 2022

Itchy Feet Lead Margaret to Neverland

Margaret Black and J.M Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, have one little thing in common. They were both born in Scotland, five miles from Dundee, in the ‘wee red toon’ called Kirriemuir. Coming from a long-living lineage, the Bolton Clarke At Home Support client truly embodies the spirit of never growing old, as she celebrated her 103rd birthday in April.

07 April 2022

Easter gifts that give back

Easter has come early for Bolton Clarke Cazna Gardens residents this month, with a special visit from year 12 students in the St Vincent de Paul group at St Thomas More College.

22 March 2022

100 reasons to celebrate for local Centenarian

She has travelled the world but Cairns has always been home for Bolton Clarke Farnorha residential aged care’s newest centenarian Audrey, who holds a lot of fond memories and treasured history in the Far North.

30 March 2022

There’s something in the air at Breezes

When Sharon and her husband Charlie decided to sell their family house and move to Bolton Clarke Breezes retirement village, they did not expect to feel at home so quickly.

23 May 2022

A place to settle down at Carrington

Helen competed in the 1960 and 1964 Olympics representing Australia in long jump, high jump and pentathlon. Her Mum, the famous Ruth Frith, holds the title as the oldest active athlete, competing in the Australian Masters Games until she was 100.

02 May 2022

Sun, sand and long walks on the beach!

Trading in the suburbs for the sea means retirement has never looked so good for Rowes Bay Retirement Village resident Mel.

16 May 2022

Lynelle is the Angel of Baycrest

After flooding devastated their cattle property north of Bundaberg in 2013, Lynelle and her husband Noel were looking for a safe place to settle down.

05 May 2022

Lights, Camera, Cazna Gardens

Cazna Gardens Retirement Village resident Bob is no stranger to the limelight – as well as working for the Air Force and as a nurse he has worked for a band and in the movie industry.

18 April 2022

Friends are the family you choose at Inverpine

While it was family that first brought Elaine to the Inverpine Retirement Village at Murrumba Downs, it is the friends she has made that have made it home.

11 April 2022

Village atmosphere brings John and Linda home

John and his wife Linda moved into Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores Retirement Village almost seven years ago. When they did, they were pleased to find the proper village atmosphere they were both used to.

04 April 2022

Carmen and Zorro give back to Fernhill

Looking for a place with a small town feel and a bustling main street, as well as somewhere with access to transport and health facilities, Carmen and her husband Peter found everything they needed at the Fernhill Retirement Village.

28 March 2022

An unexpected connection welcomes Janise home

When Janise moved to the Bolton Clarke Bongaree retirement village, she didn’t immediately recognise the connection that had brought her to her new home.

21 March 2022

Walking works wonders at Tantula Rise

Exploring is in Eric’s blood. So when he moved into Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise retirement village almost two years ago, one of the first things he did was strap on his walking shoes and set out to see the local community.

16 March 2022

Cyndy’s unexpected feline lifeline

When Cyndy moved into Bolton Clarke’s Westhaven Retirement Village in Toowoomba she found an unexpected new friend.

08 March 2022

Lifestyle has never been better at Galleon Gardens

Bolton Clarke Galleon Gardens Diversional Therapy team leader Gwen Bonney has earned national recognition, being named 2021 Lifestyle/Activities Individual of the Year in SoupedUp’s Hospitality & Lifestyle Aged Care Awards.

07 March 2022

History Of Pioneering Queensland Nurse Unearthed

A photograph album belonging to New Farm WWI nurse and Queensland’s first female dentist Sister Martha Burns has been found among archival records at Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill residential aged care community at Caboolture.

01 March 2022

Face to face programs return

Members of the Springvale Indo-Chinese Mutual Assistance Association were overjoyed to welcome Bolton Clarke’s Be Healthy and Active program back for face-to-face sessions last month after a two-year hiatus.

21 February 2022

Report helps retirees understand downsizing options

Retirees thinking about a move to a Bolton Clarke Village now have access to a free affordability report, created through software developed by Aged Care Gurus.

18 February 2022

Bolton Clarke joins national collaboration to end loneliness

Leading health and aged care provider Bolton Clarke is partnering with Ending Loneliness Together to tackle one of the nation’s biggest health challenges, loneliness.

18 February 2022

Inverpine turns silver to mark quarter century

This week residents living at Bolton Clarke’s Inverpine Residential Aged Care community joined staff, volunteers and friends to celebrate 25 years since its grand opening.

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14 February 2022

Isolation no match for a love connection

After 69 years of marriage, even a pandemic can’t keep Bolton Clarke Cazna Gardens residents Jim and Mavis Laundon apart. When Mavis became unwell and needed to isolate in a separate room from Jim, the team at Cazna Gardens brought in a 21st century solution to keep the lovebirds together.

11 February 2022

Community a lifetime connection for local Centenarian

Community is key for Townsville local Minna Ede, who this week celebrated her 100th birthday at Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay. The Centenarian has lived through two World Wars, the Great Depression and now a pandemic. Despite the adversity, she says the secret to living a long life is to find happiness in the people around you.

31 January 2022

BCRI Symposium 2022: Social Connection

Research shows social connection is central to health and wellbeing – it’s a truth that has become even more evident as whole communities grapple with isolation the COVID-19 pandemic.

14 December 2021

100-year-old enjoys fruits of his labour

It has been a life well lived for 100-year-old Bolton Clarke Darlington resident Bert Barker. As he celebrates his very special milestone, the Banora Point local is sharing his wisdom with the community.

09 December 2021

Aged care options expand in Willowdale community

Residents and dignitaries this week marked the commencement of work on the region’s newest residential aged care community, Bolton Clarke Willowdale, on land adjoining the Stockland Willowdale Retirement Village.

06 December 2021

Good Samaritan Fund Changes Lives

For Bolton Clarke At Home Support client Norma, the kindness of community has been life-changing over the past year.

06 December 2021

Aged care cultural food wins international award

Bolton Clarke Cabrini’s A Taste of Home cultural food initiative has won Innovation of the Year – Food and Nutrition at the 9th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards, announced in Singapore on Friday (3 December).

01 December 2021

Marking World AIDS Day

As we navigate into the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic Bolton Clarke teams are marking the ongoing impact of another virus – HIV – this World AIDS Day (December 1).

01 December 2021

Local Men’s Shed lend a hand

Membership of the Cleveland Uniting Church Men’s Shed is almost rite of passage for many residents living at Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores Retirement Village.

30 November 2021

Electric vehicle share service delivers retirement living first

Bolton Clarke has become the first retirement village operator to sign with electric vehicle start-up Ohmie GO to provide an e-mobility solution for residents.

29 November 2021

Empowerment, connection underpin Volunteer’s work

Jason left the United Kingdom in October 2018, and after travelling through the Middle East and Asia had planned to spend a year in sunny Australia. Luckily for the Bolton Clarke community, he ended up staying a lot longer!

23 November 2021

Love is all you need

Bolton Clarke Chelsea Retirement Village resident Grace Alexander’s story is literally part of the fabric of the Wide Bay community.

22 November 2021

Research Institute's 20 years of making a difference

Bolton Clarke Research Institute has marked its 20th year informing national and international policy and practice around health and ageing with the release of its 2021 Report.

10 November 2021

Ex-RAAF Reservists solve 40-year-old plane wreck mystery

Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay Retirement Village resident Bruce has always had a special interest in military aircrafts. As an ex-reservist in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and a Townsville local, he has spent a lifetime researching and studying crash sites in the local area.

08 November 2021

RAAF Veteran exchanges flying high for a seascape

RAAF Veteran Dennis Olsen OAM has an impressive 42-year career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). He has been living at Bolton Clarke Tantula Rise since the retirement community opened 14 years ago.

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08 November 2021

Small conversation unearths history of service

Recently, Bolton Clarke’s Fairways retirement community in Bundaberg held a poignant celebration to honour Veterans. In attendance was Greg Johannesen who was presented with a moving tribute to his late Father.

19 October 2021

Intergenerational storytelling increases social connections

Residents in Bolton Clarke’s aged care communities are sharing their stories in new ways through a research-based Life Stories program that is connecting residents with their memories and building bonds with their neighbours, carers and student volunteers.

15 October 2021

Carers co-design new dementia care approach

To find new ways of supporting family caregivers, Bolton Clarke Research Institute’s Mind the Gap! Project is working with people living with dementia and their carers to co-design a new approach to care.

11 October 2021

Marianne’s been spreading colour for 80 years

Bolton Clarke Glendale residential aged care resident Marianne Garland, has been spreading joy around the world with her colourful knitted creations for more than 80 years.

08 October 2021

Program helps homeless navigate pandemic support

Throughout the pandemic Homeless Persons Program team has been working to find new ways of supporting people sleeping rough or in insecure housing and those experiencing physical, mental and psychological health issues.

07 October 2021

Dementia innovation given a nod at Future of Ageing Awards

The world first use of digital wallpaper in Bolton Clarke’s Galleon Gardens Memory Support Unit on Queensland’s Gold Coast has been shortlisted as a finalist in 2021 Future of Ageing Awards – Dementia Care category.

06 October 2021

Friendship that stands the test of time

Marie Brady and Olive Pugh first met in 1944, nearly 80 years ago. In the years since, they served during World War II, married their respective husbands, had children and still manage to meet up for a cup of tea every now and then!

23 September 2021

Tool supports choice for people with dementia

A new conversation tool designed to help people with dementia navigate risk and exercise greater choice will be rolled out across Bolton Clarke home care services over coming weeks.

23 September 2021

Robotic companions changing lives of dementia residents

Bolton Clarke Fernhill residents with dementia have welcomed some new family members with the arrival of 10 robotic companion pets funded under Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Local Community Support Grant.

17 September 2021

75 Years of Fun, Adventure and Love

Bolton Clarke Galleon Gardens residential aged care residents Harry and Helen Christian have been soulmates for three-quarters of a century. Recently, they celebrated 75 years of marriage amongst friends and family at their home in Currumbin Waters.

20 September 2021

Residents flourish in Toowoomba’s Grand Central Floral Parade

For residents at Bolton Clarke’s Westhaven community, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has always been one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year.

10 September 2021

Fairways a family in more ways than one for Marilyn

When family and friends arrive at Bolton Clarke’s Fairways community at Bundaberg, it’s no wonder the face that greets them at the door is familiar. Over the past 20 years Marilyn has become an integral part of the Fairways family.

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10 September 2021

Olive 'humbled' by Quilt of Valour presentation

Bolton Clarke Milford Grange residential aged care resident Olive Pugh has always treasured warm memories of her time in the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAF) during World War II. Now those memories have been transformed into a Quilt of Valour.

01 September 2021

Creating better outcomes for veterans with dementia

Bolton Clarke Research Institute’s Weaving Evidence into Action for Veterans with dementia (WEAVE) project – underway at Bolton Clarke Galleon Gardens, Currumbin Waters - has now earned international recognition, named as a finalist in the 9th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards Best Dementia Research category.

27 August 2021

Farm day brings joy at Fernhill

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill community enjoyed a close encounter with farm animals including pigs, goats and chickens at the community’s Farm Day this week.

11 August 2021

Simple steps can reduce risk of chronic wounds

Caring for your skin as it gets older can help reduce the risk of chronic wounds that cause physical, emotional and financial burdens.

09 August 2021

Bolton Clarke retirement villages earn full ARVAS accreditation

Bolton Clarke’s 24 retirement villages are among the first in Australia to be awarded Australian Retirement Village Accreditation Scheme (ARVAS) accreditation.

27 September 2021

Teaching takes Sally from fashion to ‘Frise

Former fashion teacher and Bolton Clarke Breezes retirement village resident Sally James has taken on a new student in her retirement - a nine-month-old Bichon Frise puppy, Keisha – and the pair are teaching each other some new tricks.

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20 September 2021

Rowes Bay sisters heed adventure’s call

For sisters and Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay retirement village residents Margie Scorse and Lynne Clancy there’s no place like home – but that hasn’t stopped them answering the call of adventure to explore Australia in style.

13 September 2021

Downsizing creates connections for Jan

When Jan Tilley decided to downsize to Bolton Clarke’s Carrington retirement village at Parkinson, she didn’t expect to uncover so many connections to community and creativity.

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06 September 2021

Baycrest a perfect fit for family retirement

Finding family retiring under one roof might be unusual, but for Baycrest retirement village residents Liz and Craig Winnington and Liz’s brother Lindsay Clarke, it’s the perfect fit.

30 August 2021

Lynda comes home to Fernhill

When Lynda McKewan moved to Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill retirement village at Caboolture, she didn’t first appreciate what a homecoming it would be.

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23 August 2021

At Inverpine, new friends are just around the corner

Jan Dale and Christine Magee are proving that at any age, new friendships can be just around the corner.

16 August 2021

World traveller finds new community at Cazna Gardens

Frank Flynn has lived his life in pursuit of his two passions, travel and languages. Now he’s discovering a passion for staying home in his new community at Bolton Clarke’s Cazna Gardens retirement village.

22 July 2021

Partnering with carers for better dementia outcomes

Bolton Clarke Research Institute is working with Flinders Caring Futures Institute on a new program to improve quality of life and health for informal carers and people living with dementia by equipping them with skills, knowledge and access to support.

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26 July 2021

Moreton Shores magical music winds back clock

Brian and Kathy Thomas say the move to Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores retirement village at Thornlands has helped them wind back the clock.

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02 August 2021

From mountain home to garden village, Dorothy shares her love of community

Community has been an important focus of life for Dorothy Sherratt since her years lived in rugged and icy conditions in the Snowy Mountains during the construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme.

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09 August 2021

School friends become neighbours at Tantula Rise

When Carmel McLellan and her husband Ken moved into Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise retirement village at Alexandra Headlands in May, the last thing Carmel expected was to run into her old school chum

19 July 2021

Downsizing’s the new lease on life for Lynette

When Lynette Phillips moved from Victoria to Bolton Clarke’s Bongaree retirement village on Bribie Island, she wasn’t expecting to be quite so elated with her choice.

16 July 2021

Farnorha residents relive trackside memories

Spending the day at the races is always full of fun, but for Bolton Clarke Farnorha aged care residents Ray Anderson and Lola Nolan, being back at the Cairns track this week brought back happy memories – as well as providing an opportunity to make new ones.

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15 July 2021

A home for happy ever after

Bob Crothers and Annette Young have a lot they’re thankful for. In the past two years they’ve rekindled their romance after 54 years apart and found their forever home to spend time in together at Bolton Clarke’s Baycrest retirement village in Hervey Bay.

12 July 2021

Rowes Bay residents explore indigenous art and food

Residents at Rowes Bay residential aged care community have celebrated Australia’s indigenous heritage last week as part of NAIDOC Week commemorations.

08 July 2021

Painting helps Bernard colour his world

For local indigenous artist Bernard Boyter, NAIDOC Week is an important time to celebrate his aboriginal heritage, educate others and share his passion for painting and culture.

07 July 2021

Imaging offers early alert for chronic wound care

New research from Bolton Clarke and RMIT shows thermal imaging techniques can predict whether a wound needs extra management, offering an early alert system to improve chronic wound care.

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05 July 2021

Rowes Bay says ‘cheers’ to 30 years

Residents living at Bolton Clarke’s Rowes Bay retirement village have gathered to say cheers to 30 years of Rowes Bay with a special luncheon and a market day for the whole community.

16 June 2021

Social prescribing pilot tackles loneliness epidemic

Bolton Clarke Research Institute will lead a four-year pilot project aimed at reducing social isolation, loneliness and depressive symptoms and preventing unnecessary hospitalisation in older people in Melbourne after receiving funding through The Ian Potter Foundation.

15 June 2021

HIV/AIDS nursing honoured

Bolton Clarke HIV Clinical Nurse Practitioner Dr Liz Crock has been made a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

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31 May 2021

Joy for Fairview residents is child’s play

For the residents of Bolton Clarke Fairview aged care community, hearing the laughter of children in the hallways is music to their ears.

11 May 2021

Nursing care gives Gertie hope

For home nursing client Gertie, a visit from Bolton Clarke’s wound care nurses changed her life. This International Nurses Day we celebrate the difference our nurses make for people like Gertie every day.

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23 April 2021

Father of the fleet recalls his time in Montebello, and eating breakfast with Prince Philip

Seventy years after he was given 12 months to live after being exposed to nuclear fall-out from atomic tests, Lieutenant Commander Gordon James is proud he will be walking to lay an ANZAC wreath at his Bolton Clarke, Pinjarra Hills community this week.

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12 April 2021

Publishing powerhouse: retirees Jack and Elaine pen their memoirs

Jack and Elaine Walter know the value of a good book, and the importance of preserving memories for generations to come. The husband-and-wife retirees have just closed the latest chapter of their own personal publishing journey – their memoirs.

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09 April 2021

Community garden gets the (green) thumbs up

The community garden at Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise retirement village has been transformed over recent months courtesy of village resident and green thumb Neil Jensen.

06 April 2021

Flexibility and friendliness a winning combination

Since moving to Bolton Clarke’s Westhaven retirement village in Toowoomba six months ago, Rex and Desley have taken to their new lifestyle like ducks to water.

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01 April 2021

Seniors get active ahead of No Falls Month

Seniors from Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise retirement village in Alexandra Headlands have been getting active in a weekly exercise class designed to support balance, agility, and overall fitness.

29 March 2021

Downsizing’s the ‘goldilocks’ move for Robert and Dianne

Downsizing from their family home on a large block was the ‘goldilocks’ move for Robert and Dianne Fraser, who moved to Bolton Clarke’s Inverpine retirement village one year ago.

26 March 2021

‘HOW-R-U?’ calls keep Alma connected on Neighbour Day

For Alma, living by herself can make it challenging to stay in touch with the world but this Neighbour Day, 28 March, she’ll be looking forward to her next phone call.

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26 March 2021

Dot's birthday worth a century’s wait

Dorothy ‘Dot’ Burgess couldn’t wait to turn 100. In fact, she’s been waiting with such anticipation that she couldn’t believe the day had finally arrived.

22 March 2021

Extreme weather update

With the current extreme weather conditions in NSW and parts of south-east Queensland our at home support teams will continue delivering essential services only in flood-affected areas.

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22 March 2021

New year, new home for Ian and Sandra

What better way to start the new year than with a new home? That’s what Ian and Sandra Heslehurst did when they made the move to downsize from their quarter acre at Sunnybank to Bolton Clarke’s Carrington retirement village in Parkinson in January.

19 March 2021

Judy’s got peace of mind

For Bolton Clarke Cazna Gardens, Sunnybank Hills resident Judy Jones, the decision to move from her Runcorn home to her village unit was made the minute she walked through the door.

15 March 2021

Village life a haven for Ellen

Ellen Campbell knows well the value of having a haven to call home. Growing up in Germany during WWII, it was her mother who shielded her and her siblings and kept them safe. For the past eight years, her home and haven has been Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill retirement village in Caboolture.

12 March 2021

World traveller salutes her 100th birthday with a cup of gin

Dandenong woman Irene Lyall will celebrate 100 years of travelling the world this week – and she’ll be marking the occasion with a teacup filled with gin.

12 March 2021

Aged care gardening joy grows to entrepreneurship

The residents of Bolton Clarke’s Fairways residential aged care community know well the joy of tending to a garden. Their twice-monthly Green Thumb Gardening Club has drawn a wonderful crowd of plant enthusiast - and it’s not just the garden that’s growing, but the friendships among club members.

08 March 2021

Village life’s the cup of tea for Helen and Pauline

It’s clear that mother and daughter Pauline Pavlich and Helen Howarth share a close bond. But not only are they close at heart, but close to hand too, both living in their own units at Bolton Clarke’s Breezes retirement village in Mackay.

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03 March 2021

Camille harnesses art’s healing power

Camille Christensen knows all about the healing power of art. After two strokes, the Roma born 81-year-old says her painting has helped her through many tough times, including the past year.

01 March 2021

The best of both worlds for Margaret and John

For Margaret and John Hetherington, moving to Bolton Clarke’s Rowes Bay retirement village has given them a lifestyle with the best of both worlds.

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22 February 2021

Marriage harmony: aged care couple renew their vows in Valentine’s ceremony

Clifford and Shirlie Canhan know what it takes to make a marriage last a lifetime. The happy pair said their secret – and advice to others, is about keeping the peace and harmony.

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11 February 2021

17 again: love renews this Valentine’s Day

Bob Crothers and Annette Young have plenty of reasons to celebrate this Valentine’s Day. Two years ago, the high school sweethearts reunited after 54 years apart. Last year, they bought a home together at Bolton Clarke’s Baycrest retirement village in Hervey Bay. This year, they plan to get married.

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05 February 2021

Mildred’s marvellous centenary of surprises

For Mildred Goldsmith, who celebrated her 100th birthday on 16 January, life has been marvellous – and full of surprises.

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05 February 2021

Free health and wellbeing sessions help Sunshine Coast seniors stay active and independent

Sunshine Coast seniors are getting healthy and active with the commencement of a new wellbeing program at Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise retirement village in Alexandra Headlands.

13 January 2021

Compassionate Heather shares marathon memoirs

Bolton Clarke Moreton Shores retirement village’s newest author, Heather Coombes, possesses a remarkable resilience, generous spirit and a compassionate heart. They are qualities that shine through in her 2016 book, Marathon Wheeler - a memoir of her life born with cerebral palsy, finding her purpose and pursuing her passions of writing, librarianship and ministry.

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11 January 2021

The right move at the right time

David and Elaine Sollars are grateful to have found their haven when they moved to Bolton Clarke’s Baycrest retirement village in February of last year.

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08 January 2021

Moments decision brings marvellous life

For Kathy and Gene Rosenblatt, a whirlwind decision five years ago led to new friendships and the comfort of safety and security in their home at Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill retirement village in Caboolture.

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06 January 2021

Home sweet home, sweet home, sweet home

Bribie Island locals David and Pamela Aitchison, Roy Sycamore and Margaret Lambert each live at Bolton Clarke’s Bongaree retirement village – but this is not the first time they’ve shared a home, each having lived in the same house around the corner on Norman Street.

04 January 2021

Water aerobics keeps retirees moving

The ladies of Bolton Clarke’s Westhaven retirement village in Harristown know how to keep fit – and have plenty of fun while doing so. During the warmer months, resident Edith Oxenham leads a group of eight regular attendees in twice-weekly water aerobics.

30 December 2020

Desley’s lifelong blue crush

Desley Williams has lived her life in the water swimming rivers, channels and beaches all over the world. Her life-long blue crush has taken her from her hometown of Mackay to the Gold Coast, Victoria and overseas to England and Italy between 1967 to 1982.

28 December 2020

Retirees beat the heat with water aerobics

With the arrival of summer, residents living at Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise retirement village at Alexandra Headlands have found a way to beat the heat – and keep fit at the same time with weekly water aerobics classes.

18 December 2020

Dennis trades trains for toys becoming Santa’s latest elf

The art of hand chiseling wooden toys isn’t very common nowadays, but Bolton Clarke Westhaven, Toowoomba retirement village resident Dennis Law is doing his bit to keep craftsmanship alive this Christmas.

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16 December 2020

Santa’s Christmas Alf(ie)

When Bolton Clarke Centaur Memorial, Caloundra aged care resident Bert Kennelly dressed as “Santa Senior” at his 101st birthday celebrations this month, he didn’t know he would be accompanied by his own Christmas Alf(ie).

14 December 2020

Crosby a sweet Christmas memory for Irene

Bing Crosby’s White Christmas may be one of the most popular songs of all time – particularly at this time of year – Bolton Clarke at home support client Irene Gates it has special significance.

14 December 2020

Mobility aid training important for people with dementia

The role of health care professionals such as physiotherapists in prescribing mobility aids for people with dementia and training them in their use should be strengthened, a Canadian-Australian study has found.

09 December 2020

New artwork to link site with vibrant local heritage

A new public artwork reflecting the indigenous and European history of the Port Phillip region will be a feature of the Europa on Alma vertical retirement village development now under construction at Alma Rd, St Kilda.

07 December 2020

Helen celebrates her 101st birthday with sweetheart Harry

Helen Christians’ exact birthdate is a mystery. She was born at home in Belfast, Ireland at the end of 1919 but by the time her father went down to register the birth a few days had passed, and the real date has been lost over time.

03 December 2020

Jason's achieving goals

For New Zealand client Jason, who has a brain injury, staying in touch with his Community Facilitator Seb has helped him stay connected this year, even during COVID-19 lockdowns. December3 is International Day of People with Disability.

02 December 2020

Cabrini aged care residents celebrate festival of lights

Aged care residents at Bolton Clarke’s Cabrini aged care community at Westmead recently celebrated Diwali, the five-day festival of lights.

01 December 2020

World AIDS Day: Now more than ever

For people living with HIV, World AIDS Day on 1 December will mark the end of a particularly difficult year. This year’s theme, “Now more than ever”, rings true for Bolton Clarke HIV team Nurse Practitioner Liz Crock.

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30 November 2020

Digital solution awarded for enabling independence

Bolton Clarke’s InTouch digital independence solution has won Best Solution to Support Ageing in Place at the 8th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards, announced in Singapore this week.

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09 November 2020

The sisterhood of the time-travelling purse

When Jean Rea purchased a silver purse ahead of attending the 1982 Commonwealth Games State Reception, she had no idea the item would still be bringing her joy 38 years later. But joy it delivered when the vintage purse was used by Jean’s great-granddaughter Joanna for her high school formal earlier this year.

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06 November 2020

Tough cookie celebrates centenary

One week after moving into Bolton Clarke’s brand new state-of-the-art residential aged care building at Fernhill community in Caboolture, Edna Anna Curr celebrated another significant milestone - her 100th birthday.

05 November 2020

The queen in lime green: Thelma celebrates 100 years

When seated near to Thelma Young at her 100th birthday party at Bolton Clarke’s Milford Grange aged care community, you’d be forgiven for thinking you had been seated next to the Queen herself.

03 November 2020

Spring carnival revives memories for ex-jockey Brian

Bolton Clarke at home support client Brian Gilders won the 1970 Caulfield Cup and Queen Elizabeth Stakes on the four-year old stallion Beer Street, even meeting Her Majesty after the latter.

20 October 2020

Fishing to flying - Doreen's extraordinary life story

19 Oct 2020 She may have been Queen of Brunswick Heads and the youngest licensed female pilot in NSW, but the 3.6kg flathead she caught when she was nine years old is still one of Doreen McDonald’s enduring memories.

14 October 2020

Puppy-power: aged care residents judge fur-tastic talent

The pup-arazzi were out in force at Bolton Clarke’s Glendale residential aged care community in Mt Louisa as residents, their families and employees came together to celebrate man’s best friend at Glendale’s first dog show.

14 October 2020

Wholesome food the spice of life

A love of food and country atmosphere are two things Cynthia Press shares with many of her fellow residents at Bolton Clarke’s Westhaven retirement village.

12 October 2020

Tai chi the key to health and happiness for Bill

While meditation practice and yoga have become trendy among the younger generation, Bill Sanders and the seniors he instructs in tai chi twice weekly are living proof that you don’t need to be a young social media influencer to take up the practice and reap the mindful benefits.

01 January 2021

Water smart smiles for retirement village residents

Residents of Bolton Clarke’s Rowes Bay retirement village in Townsville have been the happy recipients of some water smart products from Townsville City Council. The roll out has been a great success, putting smiles on residents’ faces and encouraging physical activity in the gardens, proving that sometimes the grass is greener on the other side.

29 September 2020

Project supports veterans with dementia

29 September 2020: A new project at Bolton Clarke’s Galleon Gardens residential aged care community is set to introduce a program of new interventions supporting veterans with dementia.

18 September 2020

Crafting clay creations brings content for retirement village residents

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Inverpine retirement village at Murrumba Downs have been keeping busy and taking the lead from their grandchildren to produce some extraordinary clay modelling artworks during the coronavirus pandemic.

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17 September 2020

Fernhill’s nursing history lives on through tribute to the ‘angel of aged care’

When Bolton Clarke Fernhill opens in just a few weeks’ time, visitors and residents may recognise some of the names given to key areas of the new state-of-the-art residential aged care community building. Among them, the name of Matron Gwenda Shaw, who was an aged care nurse for 30 years, spending 18 of them working at Fernhill. She was often referred to as ‘Caboolture’s Florence Nightingale,’ the ‘angel of aged care.’

11 September 2020

Collaborative effort brings masks to Melbourne’s homeless

At first glimpse it might be hard to see what a retirement village resident from Queensland’s central coast has in common with someone living rough in Melbourne. The clue is in the face mask.

11 September 2020

Disney dreams come true for aged care residents

Overseas travel restrictions have been no barrier to fun for residents at Bolton Clarke’s Galleon Gardens aged care community in Currumbin Waters, who recently enjoyed a magical trip to Disneyland from the comfort of home.

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10 September 2020

Terrific trolley delivers Father’s Day fun for aged care residents

The residents at Bolton Clarke’s Fairview aged care community at Pinjarra Hills enjoyed a special cart on Father’s Day, designed to deliver a trolley full of memories for dads and their families spending the special occasion apart due to the coronavirus.

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04 September 2020

Keys to the kingdom: new Fernhill opening soon

The keys to Bolton Clarke’s new Fernhill residential aged care building have been handed over in an exciting milestone marking the one-month countdown to the building’s opening in October.

04 September 2020

Cathartic bonfires brought joy at war’s end

On the anniversary of the 75th Commemoration of the end of WWII, Bolton Clarke At Home Support client and Nerang local Rex Gillham, 90 can still clearly recall the celebrations that occurred in 1945 - from VE Day in May through to the signing of formal surrender documents on 2 September.

28 August 2020

Double century celebrations for Townsville couple

Reaching a century is always cause for celebration but husband and wife centenarians Max and Lorna have double the reason to celebrate in coming weeks. Max turned 100 on 28 August, with Lorna’s birthday close behind on 21 September.

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19 August 2020

One hundred reasons to smile at Centaur’s Seniors Week celebration

Four Sunshine Coast centenarians have been honoured today at Bolton Clarke’s Centaur Memorial residential aged care community in Caloundra with a special morning tea to celebrate their life achievements this Seniors Week.

19 August 2020

Research to help treatment of venous leg wounds

New research being undertaken by Bolton Clarke and RMIT University seeks to improve outcomes for people with venous leg ulcers, a major source of pain and disability in Australia.

13 August 2020

Full circle: aged care residents and students join together for mango-nificent planting

For the residents at Fernhill aged care community, the mango tree that once stood at the front of their community garden was a joy to look at and to pick fruit from its branches. That’s why, when the opportunity arose to plant a new mango tree with students from St Columban’s College, Fernhill residents were tree-mendously excited.

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13 August 2020

‘Let’s Dig In’ aged care gardening team takes State gong

Bolton Clarke’s ‘Lets Dig In’ therapeutic gardening team are celebrating their win of Leading Aged Services Australia Awards for Excellence (Queensland Team category) announced on Aged Care Employee Day, Friday 7 August.

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13 August 2020

Excellence in Rowes Bay: aged care worker receives State award

Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay Diversional Therapist Chezz Thompson has been named best in the state, winning the Leading Aged Services Australia (QLD) Awards for Excellence for an Individual working in aged care.

31 July 2020

Update on Fairview, Pinjarra Hills

We are pleased to share that all residents and staff tested at Fairview yesterday returned negative results for COVID-19.

30 July 2020

Jacaranda colouring competition brings students and seniors together

The jacaranda at Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill community in Caboolture is not only a treasured tree for residents but will feature in a colouring in competition for local primary schools in celebration of National Tree Day, 2nd August.

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16 July 2020

‘Add to cart’: Inverpine aged care residents enjoy their mini mart

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Inverpine aged care community in Murrumba Downs have been enjoying all the perks of a supermarket at their front door, thanks to an ingenious solution from Bolton Clarke Diversional Therapist Rekha Singh. The mini mart, which has been open for business since 2016, has increased in popularity and frequency while residents are socially distancing.

30 June 2020

Fresh produce brings Sunset Ridge retirees together

Fresh produce from a bountiful vege patch has been a focus of friendship and community for residents at Bolton Clarke’s Sunset Ridge retirement village at Emu Park. Keen gardeners Geoff and Jenny Marquardt started the project and have now got other residents involved with new gardens underway, produce being shared and a herb patch in the offing.

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08 July 2020

Search is on for Fernhill’s ‘Old and Bold’ descendants

It may sound like a daytime soap opera, but the Old and the Bold radio broadcast, featuring some of the Fernhill aged care community’s first residents, was something far more unique. The 1947 live fundraising broadcast from a plane circling above Brisbane was quite a feat for the time and shows the community spirit that has been a constant throughout Fernhill’s history.

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07 July 2020

Café becomes retirees favourite watering ‘hole in the wall’

The “Hole in the Wall” café at Bolton Clarke’s Broadwater Gardens retirement village in Port Macquarie has become the caffeine-fueled antidote to social distancing challenges for resident retirees.

04 July 2020

Macquarie View residents brewing up friendship

For residents at Bolton Clarke’s Macquarie View residential aged care community at lakeside Bolton Point, the ‘Bolton Old Boys Brewery’ provides exactly that opportunity - and their first brewing foray, non-alcoholic ginger beer, is proving to be a hit.

22 June 2020

Forging a different path

Bolton Clarke CEO Stephen Muggleton spoke with The Source last week about the future of aged care and the need for a national conversation around ageing in Australia.

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18 June 2020

All in the family at Moreton Shores

Pam Elder never envisioned that when it came time for her to retire, she would end up living in the same retirement village as her parents. But despite it seeming strange at first, Pam has called Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores retirement village in Thornlands her home for the past nine years, living alongside parents Don and Joan Campbell, who made the move three years earlier.

05 June 2020

‘Hello Nan and Pop’ activity pack keeps grandparents and grandkids connected

At times like this, the importance of keeping in touch with family and loved ones cannot be understated – particularly for older people. With social distancing, border closures and other protective measures preventing face-to-face contact, Bolton Clarke retirement village residents have turned to technology to keep the connections alive.

05 June 2020

Retiree and ‘Mr Fix It’ Peter lends a helping hand

If ever there was a time to have a ‘Mr Fix It’ in your neighbourhood, now is that time. For residents at Bolton Clarke’s Carrington retirement village in Parkinson, that man is resident Peter Halstead. English-born retiree Peter, 76, is the village’s local good Samaritan, and has been providing an extra helping hand to support his neighbours while social distancing is in place.

05 June 2020

Water tower used for parachute practice in 1942 to be painted to honour ANZACS

The community votes are in, and the water tower out front of Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill community on King St, Caboolture - once used for Secret Intelligence Operatives to practice parachute jumping - is to be painted in honour of our ANZACS.

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02 June 2020

Mackay’s ‘happiness queen’ celebrates 100th birthday

You’d be forgiven for thinking Almira Argent is too good to be true, such is the level of joy, happiness and positivity she radiates ahead of her 100th birthday on Sunday 31 May. “It’s absolutely wonderful,” she says. “It’s lovely – I’m overexcited.”

27 May 2020

Village residents travel the world through takeaway

With travel restrictions putting a temporary hold on physical travel, residents at Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise community at Alexandra Headlands are giving their taste buds a weekly trip exploring world cuisine. Self-confessed nomad Therese Willey usually splits her time between her two homes. The first is Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise retirement village at Alexandra Headlands and the second – the open road.

25 May 2020

Project supports palliative care at home

Bolton Clarke is working with Eastern Melbourne PHN in a project to provide community-based support to enable people with life-limiting illnesses to remain at home and prevent unnecessary hospitalisation.. May 24-30, 2020 is National Palliative Care Week.

21 May 2020

Retirees grow food and friendships in community garden

If empty shelves at gardening centres throughout South-East Queensland are anything to go by, the current social distancing conditions have created a surge of novice ‘green thumbs.’ But for residents at Bolton Clarke’s Westhaven retirement village at Toowoomba gardening is - and always has been - a way of life.

11 May 2020

Marking 100+ years of pandemic nursing

When the Spanish flu arrived in Melbourne after WWI the Melbourne District Nursing Service’s (now Bolton Clarke) 12 nurses were delivering services by bicycle as they cared for sick patients in the city’s poorest areas. On International Nurses Day this week, Bolton Clarke Executive General Manager At Home Support Deidre McGill said the organisation was still drawing on lessons learned 100 years ago in the current pandemic. Then as now, innovation was born from necessity.

24 April 2020

ANZAC candles create community connections at Baycrest

For veterans and residents at Bolton Clarke Baycrest retirement village, ANZAC Day is an important time for reflection and community connection. This year, residents will be Lighting Up the Dawn as they ‘stand to’ on their driveways with support from Hervey Bay RSL sub-branch and Paisley Park Childcare Centre staff, who have provided the residents with handmade candles to mark the commemoration.

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22 April 2020

Veteran Ralph Edwards shares 101 years of memories

For Bolton Clarke Milford Grange resident Ralph Edwards, ANZAC Day has added significance every year. Born in Roma, in central western Queensland, on 21 April 1919 during the final months of World War I, Ralph served Australia in World War II in the Citizens Military Forces and then the Australian Imperial Force, spending time in Labuan, Borneo working on 40,000-gallon prefabricated steel fuel tanks.

02 April 2020

Checking the fence “post” - Fernhill residents and students go old school to keep in touch

It’s not the way most primary school students would post an update, but students at Caboolture State School have been sharing messages with residents at the neighbouring Bolton Clarke Fernhill residential aged care community by fence post.

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09 March 2020

Aged care residents just Poppin out to the Fraser Coast

Residents from Bolton Clarke’s Centaur Memorial residential aged care community in Caloundra know that a little adventure is the spoonful of sugar for a vibrant, healthy life. Recently they took their 21st overnight holiday, this time to coastal Hervey Bay and historic Maryborough.

29 February 2020

Beryl’s birthday brings leap year longevity

As Beryl Drew will tell you, she’s much younger than you may think. In fact, this year will mark only the 24th time her birthday has rolled around since was born in Sydney on 29 February 1928. Of course, that hasn’t stopped her celebrating every year for the past 92 years. In non-leap years she celebrates on the 1st March.

28 February 2020

Understanding individual experience key to care

New Bolton Clarke Research Institute research on older people’s experience of diversity in aged care shows the best care for older clients involves them being treated as individuals.

25 February 2020

Moreton Shores in running for international award

Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores residential aged care community at Thornlands has won international recognition after last week being named a finalist for Facility of the Year - Ageing in Place at the 8th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards.

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11 February 2020

Carers to co-design new dementia respite approach

A new project funded under the Dementia Australia Research Foundation will work with people living with dementia and their carers to co-design a new approach to short-term residential respite care and transition into permanent care.

07 February 2020

Residents make their mark on Future Fernhill

Retirement village residents joined Bolton Clarke Chairman Pat McIntosh for a sneak preview of the view from the roof at the new Fernhill residential aged care building at a topping out ceremony marking laying of the final slab this week.

03 February 2020

HOW-R-U? project targets post-discharge social isolation

Bolton Clarke Research Institute (BCRI) will work with Melbourne’s Northern Hospital and volunteer organisation Friends for Good to roll out a peer support program aimed at reducing social isolation and loneliness for older people discharged from hospital.

31 January 2020

Milestone project marks first step into senior living in Victoria

Bolton Clarke has marked an important new milestone with the official start of work on its first Victorian retirement living community, Europa on Alma at St Kilda.

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24 January 2020

From sowing to stir fry – aged care residents dig in to gardening project

One of life’s great pleasures is enjoying a meal made from food you’ve grown in your own garden. It’s a pleasure keen gardeners at Bolton Clarke Inverpine residential aged care community celebrated this week after a bumper vegetable harvest from their raised community gardens.

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26 January 2020

Residents enjoy Bolton Clarke’s Australia Day ‘big bash’ community cricket

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Milford Grange community at Ipswich were on a good wicket this Australia Day long weekend when the inaugural Bolton Clarke ‘big bash’ was hosted in their backyard.

22 January 2020

Home care clients to co-design frailty interventions

A Melbourne research collaboration is bringing together frail hospital and home care clients and clinicians to improve health outcomes, overcome resistance to treatment and help build resilience.

22 January 2020

New resource supports TGD elders

Bolton Clarke has contributed to a new resource developed as part of the Kinfolk Project supporting dignity and choice for trans and gender diverse elders in aged care.

10 December 2019

Customers partner to design, improve services

Bolton Clarke’s Melbourne-based community partnership group has celebrated its first anniversary, with a second group set to hold its first meeting on the Gold Coast this month.

06 December 2019

QUT Living Lab to trial new technologies at Fernhill community

Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill residential aged care community at Caboolture will be the site for one of two Queensland-based “living labs” testing early commercial technologies to enhance energy efficiency and enable renewable solutions.

07 December 2019

Centenarian Helen celebrates a life filled with love

Helen Christians was born in Ireland in December 1919 on a date that has remained a mystery - but that didn't stop celebrations for her 100th birthday at Bolton Clarke Galleon Gardens.

02 December 2019

Digital independence offering wins national award

Bolton Clarke has been named the inaugural Future of Ageing Awards winner in the Technology – Health and Wellbeing category for its digital independence offering.

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29 November 2019

Social butterfly Thelma sparkles at 103

The secret to a long and happy life? Gratitude, according to Inverpine resident Thelma Sprott, 103.

29 November 2019

U=U message central to addressing HIV stigma

More work still needs to be done to educate health care workers and families that when it comes to HIV, undetectable equals untransmissible (U=U), clinical experts say. U=U is a central message for World AIDS Day on 1 December.

18 November 2019

Rowes Bay community steps into the future

A 30-bed dementia wing built to best practice design will be part of a major redevelopment at Bolton Clarke’s Rowes Bay residential aged care community in Townsville.

13 November 2019

Plastic poppies pay recycled respects

Bolton Clarke Inverpine residential aged care community and retirement village has commemorated Remembrance Day with a special service including poppies handmade by residents from recycled materials.

06 November 2019

Elvis returns to resident delight

The King has returned, delighting residents with a special concert at Bolton Clarke Macquarie View aged care community in Bolton Point.

31 October 2019

Changing needs mean older women need more complex care at home

Women using home nursing services are older, less likely to have been born in Australia and have more complex medical needs than 10 years ago, a Melbourne research study has found.

31 October 2019

Promoting mental wellbeing for veterans and families

Supporting mental wellbeing for veterans and their families is the focus of the Veteran Family Mental Wellbeing Series, a free resource created by Bolton Clarke Group including Altura Learning that gives voice to the experience of veterans and their families, as well as researchers and clinical professionals.

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11 November 2019

Army carpenter Max builds his legacy from Sydney to Singapore

A career as an army tradesman sent Max Rostron across the world, from contributing to military base builds and humanitarian support in Singapore and Vietnam to helping construct Australia’s iconic Sydney Opera House.

24 October 2019

Be Healthy and Active hits a milestone

Bolton Clarke’s Be Healthy and Active program welcomed its 20,000th participant at this week’s Healthy Brain Healthy Body session at Eltham Living and Learning Centre, Melbourne.

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23 October 2019

’56 pitcher Jack welcomes Olympic baseball’s return

News of baseball’s return to the Olympics in time for next year’s Tokyo Games has Banora Point resident Jack Knight remembering the day he took the pitch for Australia during the 1956 Olympic demonstration game in Melbourne.

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23 October 2019

Aged care residents can’t contain Carnival buzz

The sound of trumpets and big brass bands echoed over the lawn at Bolton Clarke’s Sunset Ridge, Zilzie aged care community when it hosted all the fun of the carnival.

21 October 2019

Inverpine residents dig in to fresh produce

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Inverpine residential aged care community at Murrumba Downs are getting their hands dirty planting gardens with edible produce in a new therapeutic gardening program.

18 October 2019

Encyclopedia Mary shares 100 years of memories

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Mary Schultz is far younger than her 100 years. With a memory many would envy, a quick wit and broad knowledge of local history those who know her call her the walking encyclopedia.

18 October 2019

All the world's a stage for Winders resident Doug

For Bolton Clarke Winders retirement living resident Doug Williams, all the world’s a stage. Doug first trod the boards in Canberra in 1963 and more than 50 years later is still actively involved in local theatre.

15 October 2019

Co-design work will support better carer outcomes

Bolton Clarke is working with carers to co-design services and accommodation options that will allow people to age well and in place while ensuring carers have the support they need.

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14 October 2019

From Big Prawn to Byron Bay – aged care residents take a holiday

For residents at Bolton Clarke’s Centaur Memorial community at Caloundra, living in residential aged care doesn’t mean giving up on holidays. Residents set out on their second annual road trip last month, heading south to take in the sights, experiences and tastes of the Gold Coast, Ballina and Byron Bay.

04 October 2019

Bolton Clarke to partner on Shanghai projects

Bolton Clarke, one of Australia's most experienced not-for-profit aged care and senior living providers, has formalised a key joint venture agreement in China that will see the organisation partner on eight continuing care retirement communities serving one of the country’s largest population centres.

04 October 2019

Creative flair keeps Rod busy at Fairways

Born under the stairs during an air raid in Devon, Torquay was quite a way to enter the world and since then Bolton Clarke Fairways, Bundaberg resident Rod Hingston has had a few close calls.

04 October 2019

Local goods, live music at Breezes Market Day

Local craft, plants and produce will be on sale at 40 stalls when Bolton Clarke’s Breezes Retirement Village at Mackay opens its doors for its fourth annual Market Day and Open House on Saturday, 12 October.

03 October 2019

Enjoy a Tea and Tour at Rowes Bay

Find out more about beachside retirement living in Townsville, join us for a friendly cuppa and meet some of our residents every Thursday from 10am-12pm. No booking required.

03 October 2019

Community feeling a joy for Rowes Bay retirees

Making the move to retirement living was a practical decision for Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay residents Leigh and Penny Douglas, but it’s the community lifestyle they have grown to love.

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26 September 2019

Toowoomba retirees remember parades past

Every Carnival of Flowers is memorable. But for Bolton Clarke Westhaven retirement village residents, who turned the village bus into a float for Saturday’s grand parade through Toowoomba, sharing the memories of carnivals past was just as important as creating new ones.

23 September 2019

Aged care community rallies for drought support

Residents and team members at Bolton Clarke’s Baycrest community at Hervey Bay have sent 120 slabs of bottled water to support families and aged care communities doing it tough in Stanthorpe.

20 September 2019

Kiribati High Commissioner visits Pioneers

I-Kiribati team members from Bolton Clarke’s Pioneers residential aged care community at Longreach have welcomed a visit from Australian High Commissioner in Kiribati Bruce Cowled.

09 September 2019

Retirement living residents cook up a storm

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Macquarie View retirement community have been cooking up a storm every week as part of the Recipes for Life program.

30 August 2019

Furry friends keep Ekka fever alive at Inverpine

The sights, sounds and tastes of the Ekka came to Bolton Clarke Inverpine at Murrumba Downs in August when residents, relatives and Bolton Clarke team members enjoyed the annual “Royal Inverpine Show.”

30 August 2019

Rock and roll at the Fernhill show!

The Ekka may be over for another year, but all the fun of the show lives on at Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill retirement village and aged care community, where residents, day therapy clients and Bolton Clarke team members have enjoyed the annual “Fernhill Community Show.”

20 August 2019

Celebrating bayside lifestyle at Moreton Shores

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores retirement living community came together this month for the community's 12th birthday celebrations and an over-90s afternoon tea in the community’s lakeside Bay Club.

13 August 2019

Long Tan memories still vivid for Farnorha resident Don

Bolton Clarke Farnorha resident Don ‘Jack’ Thomson, 84, was a special guest when the new movie Danger Close, about the Battle of Long Tan, opened in Cairns last week. But Don doesn’t need a movie to remember the events of that day – he was there, serving alongside Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith, played in the movie by actor Travis Fimmel.

01 August 2019

Homelessness can make you sick

Homelessness is enough to make you sick. Finding successful ways to engage with clients is the key to successful outreach, Bolton Clarke Homeless Persons Program’s Mary-Anne Rushford told the Social Justice in Nursing and Healthcare Conference in Melbourne on 30 July.

25 July 2019

Baycrest residents receive star ‘tweetment’

Residents from Bolton Clarke’s Baycrest residential aged care community at Hervey Bay have been receiving the star ‘tweetment’ with monthly visits from some high-flying friends from Hervey Bay Animal Refuge.

24 July 2019

Bringing latest aged care design to Lake Macquarie

A state-of-the art residential aged care development will go ahead at Bolton Clarke’s Macquarie View site at Bolton Point following Lake Macquarie City Council approval this week.

15 July 2019

Diabetes care trial supports optimum wellbeing at home

A first-of-its-kind research collaboration between Bolton Clarke Group and Austin Health is evaluating a new model of diabetes care to optimise diabetes management in the home and improve quality of life for older people.

12 July 2019

Research leading the way in wound care

Bolton Clarke is taking the lead in prevention and early identification of evidence-based wound care with new research using narrow band imaging to detect problems early.

10 July 2019

Welcoming our newest Centenarian Club members in Brisbane

Nine Brisbane centenarians were honoured when Bolton Clarke hosted its second annual Centenarian Club morning tea at Brisbane City Hall on Tuesday, 2 October.

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10 July 2019

Victorian centenarians kick up their heels

Five Melbourne centenarians joined in Bolton Clarke’s first Victorian Centenarian Club celebration on 12 October, coinciding with the Victorian Seniors Festival.

10 July 2019

He’s been everywhere – Caloundra’s centenarian doctor recalls the path that led him to Australia

From a childhood in India to study in Edinburgh, Scotland and wartime service in south-east Asia and Africa, it’s taken 100 years for Bolton Clarke Centaur Memorial resident Michael Innis to make his way to Caloundra.

08 July 2019

For centenarian May, Beatles tour still seems like Yesterday

Last month, shortly after celebrating her 103rd birthday in May, Bolton Clarke at home support client May Lowe was recalling a very different anniversary.

17 June 2019

Care discussions need to take place sooner, research shows

PROVIDING greater opportunity for patients to have discussions around long-term health management before an acute event occurs could support better goals of care conversations in hospital, new research says.

17 June 2019

Share a laugh during World Continence Week

Bolton Clarke clients and residents will be encouraged to enjoy a good laugh during World Continence Week from 17-23 June.

12 June 2019

Joy of play bridges the generation gap

An age gap of more than a century didn’t stop Bolton Clarke Fairview, Pinjarra Hills resident Kittie, 103, and 15-month old Harrison Kremmer from having lots of fun putting a puzzle together at the first meeting of the residential aged care community’s new intergenerational playgroup.

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05 June 2019

Wilma the robotic cat wows Winders residents

A realistic robotic therapy cat is the latest member of Bolton Clarke’s Winders Lodge residential aged care family at Banora Point.

03 June 2019

Research ranks Bolton Clarke a design leader

Bolton Clarke has become the first Australian aged care provider to undergo benchmarking using a new Design Maturity Index which provides a basis for measuring the link between use of design and organisational success.

29 May 2019

Good wife, long life says centenarian Charles, 102

At 102, Bolton Clarke Baycrest, Hervey Bay resident Charles Roberts credits his long life to “a good woman”.

27 May 2019

Paro has seal of approval from residents with dementia

Paro the robotic seal is making a real difference to improve quality of life for residents with dementia at Bolton Clarke’s Farnorha residential aged care community.

27 May 2019

From coast to coast - aged care residents take a holiday

Age is no barrier to having fun - that’s the message that rang out loud and clear when residents from Bolton Clarke’s Centaur Memorial community at Caloundra, on the Sunshine Coast, hit the road for a holiday to the Gold Coast this week.

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27 May 2019

Virtual reality in aged care: the future is now

Bolton Clarke is expanding its work in the application of virtual reality technology into Residential Aged Care with a pilot that aims to improve resident experience and provide training opportunities for staff working with residents with dementia.

27 May 2019

Library of Aged Care Things changing lives

An online platform that shares cleaned and safety-checked aged care equipment with people who need it is fighting the war on waste and changing the life of Bolton Clarke At Home Support clients.

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21 May 2019

Sue shines at LASA Qld awards

Sue Branchett from the Bolton Clarke Townsville At Home Support Services team has been recognised for her inspiring work in community nursing at the Queensland LASA Excellence in Age Services Awards.

20 March 2019

Inverpine volunteer receives community honour

Bolton Clarke Inverpine volunteer Margaret Crosby has been awarded the Dickson Local Legend Award on Australia Day for her many years of community service as a volunteer with a number of charities and organisations.

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27 February 2019

Bolton Clarke awarded for wellness, reablement and innovation

Bolton Clarke has received recognition for its work in Wellness, Reablement and Innovation at the LASA Excellence in Age Services Awards presented at the 2019 Tri-State Conference in Albury last night.

20 May 2019

Innovation culture bears fruit

The latest in a series of innovations grounded in the relationships between frontline team members and customers were recognised this week with Bolton Clarke taking out the Innovation of the Year – Product and Innovation of the Year – Social Engagement Program categories at Ageing Asia’s 7th APAC Eldercare Innovation Awards.

09 May 2019

Music, family and friendship still a joy for former teacher

For Margaret Upham, the recommendations of friends made it a very easy choice to move into our Fairview retirement community at Pinjarra Hills.

08 May 2019

Age no barrier for volunteer

Bolton Clarke volunteer Yvonne is a familiar face at our Tantula Rise residential community on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

08 March 2019

Creating Community Connections

Coretta Scott King once said, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” By that measure Bolton Clarke’s Cazna Gardens, at Sunnybank Hills in Brisbane, is on the path to greatness, as measured by the actions of residents like Patricia Toohey.

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22 March 2019

Creating compassionate communities a focus for social connection

Older people are meaningful members of society, and they want to be treated that way.

07 May 2019

Veteran Family Toolkit launched for Veteran Health Week

Bolton Clarke has a long history of supporting veterans and we have launched our Veteran Family Toolkit to align with Veteran’s Health Week 2018.

07 May 2019

Dorothy Receives Logan Citizen of the Year Award

Bolton Clarke At Home Support client Dorothy Murphy the founder of Palliative Aids for Logan Services has been named Logan’s Citizen of the Year 2019 for her dedication to volunteer work in community services.

07 May 2019

Gold Coast seniors get active

Bolton Clarke residents and at home support clients on the Gold Coast have come together again to celebrate fun, fitness and healthy competition at the annual HiJinx Games.

07 May 2019

Bolton Clarke Commemorates ANZAC Day

Bolton Clarke has commemorated ANZAC Day 2019 with veteran clients, residents and community members at services held around Australia.

21 May 2019

Breaking Ground on new Fernhill aged care community

The Bolton Clarke Fernhill aged care community in Caboolture has celebrated a milestone with a Turning of the Sod ceremony to mark the end of demolition and the next stage of developments.

20 May 2019

Trishaw service brings joy of cycling to aged care residents

A global cycling movement aimed at giving aged care residents the chance to enjoy cycling in the outdoors and meet new people has officially launched at Bolton Clarke’s Rowes Bay community in Townsville this week, with residents Joyce Bradley (102) and Violet Dirksen (100) having the first ride.

03 May 2019

Music a delight for Winders’ self-taught pianist

Bolton Clarke Winders residential aged care resident James cannot read a note of music.

30 April 2019

Podcast series gives voice to ANZAC stories

Bolton Clarke clients and residents are sharing their stories with the world in a new free podcast series, In Conversation with Bolton Clarke. Season Two, which launched on 8 April, will roll out in the approach to Anzac Day with a focus on the veteran experience and particularly on the experience of women in the services in line with the 2019 Anzac Day theme, Australian Service Nursing.