July 2021

Retirement Living, CHL

July 28, 2021

Joyful Village Life at Jemalong

Barry lived and worked in Forbes for 25 years before moving into the Jemalong Retirement Living Village in December 2020. Since then, he has not looked back and is thoroughly enjoying Village life!

Celebrating the Inaugural World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

CHL

July 22, 2021

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Announced by Pope Francis, the Day acknowledges and honours all elderly people and grandparents. The theme is I am with you always and is inspired by Jesus’ message to his disciples before he ascended into Heaven from Matthew 28:20.

Residential Aged Care, CHL

July 21, 2021

The Butterfly Effect

When the scheduled visit from the local pre-school in Grafton, The Investigators, had to be put on hold the residents of St Francis Aged Care Home were delighted to instead receive some beautiful letters and drawings from the children.

CHL

July 21, 2021

Celebrating Foundation Day 2021

Today, Catholic Healthcare is delighted to celebrate 27 years of providing health and aged care services to residents, clients and patients.

Healthcare, CHL

July 20, 2021

Meet Michele Smith

Meet Michele Smith, Health Services Manager based at Lourdes Hospital.

It's a Hat-trick of Celebrations at Jemalong!

Residential Aged Care, CHL

July 14, 2021

It's a Hat-trick of Celebrations at Jemalong!

When the staff and residents got together this week at Jemalong Residential Village, it was a marathon of three celebrations in the one day!

Home Care Services, CHL

July 12, 2021

Essential services in the community

Home & Community Services has been busy supporting clients and delivering essential Home Care services during the latest lockdown.

Residential Aged Care, CHL

July 8, 2021

Sending Butterfly Kisses Your Way

To help residents and families stay connected, many Residential Aged Care Homes have initiated the ‘Butterfly Kisses’ project. At Holy Spirit Casula, Lifestyle Coordinator Maria, says the butterfly kisses are brightening up the days of residents, staff and families.

Healthcare, CHL

July 8, 2021

The Lavender Legends of Lourdes

The ‘Lavender Legends of Lourdes’ were featured today in a Dubbo Photo News article. The article features the impressive work of the Lavender Legends - a group of volunteers who help out at Lourdes Hospital & Community Health Service in Dubbo. For the last five years, these ladies have been making a vital difference in patients’ lives through their volunteering.