Meet the people living well with residential aged care

How to talk to a loved one about moving into aged care

One of the most challenging conversations we may have with our loved one is about whether it’s time to consider moving into residential aged care. Whether it’s a parent, grandparent, or partner, the topic can stir feelings of resistance and guilt. But when approached with empathy, patience and deep respect for the individual’s wishes, this conversation can become a meaningful step toward greater safety, comfort and connection.

• 18 Feb 2026

Hawthorn stars bring footy fun to Abbey Gardens

There was no mistaking the colours at Abbey Gardens Residential Aged Care Community in Warragul this week – brown and gold as far as the eye could see. Residents and staff donned their finest Hawthorn Football Club gear as players and support staff arrived for a visit, chatting with residents, signing autographs and bringing plenty of footy fun.

• 18 Feb 2026

Dressmaker, traveller, Bulldogs fan and volunteer – Thelma turns 100!

Thelma Powell, beloved resident and former volunteer at Westhaven, turned 100 on 9th February 2026 with balloons, party hats, and cake! Surrounded by her family, care team, the local MP, and Mayor, as well as a representative from her beloved footy team, the Bulldogs, it was a day to remember.

• 13 Feb 2026

Staff Spotlight | Lois Yamuta – Project Lead, Living Well Together

What inspired you to work in aged care and how did you come to lead the ‘Living Well Together’ program? My career in aged care started in New Zealand. I was studying Healthcare Management, where I was also introduced to aged care nursing, and the rest is history!

• 28 Jan 2026

Opening doors: transforming aged care at our Heritage Manor community 

At Heritage Manor Residential Aged Care community in Morwell, a quiet revolution has taken place – one that began not with grand gestures, but with a simple decision: to open a door. 

• 16 Jan 2026

Men supporting men at Wyndham Lodge

Once a month, men at Baptcare Wyndham Lodge Residential Aged Care community make a visit to the MCG – but it is no footy excursion. This MCG is Men’s Chat Group. Volunteer Coordinator Keith Charlesworth says the gentlemen love coming together to share some food and plenty of banter.

• 12 Aug 2025

Wyndham Lodge Choir

Every Tuesday afternoon, residents gather in the sunny music room at Baptcare’s Wyndham Lodge Residential Aged Care community to sing together.

• 25 Jun 2025

Baptcare Wyndham Lodge Italian Club

Everything is felice at Wyndham Lodge’s Italian Club. Every Tuesday morning for the past eight years two big-hearted Baptcare volunteers, Concetta Cini and Maria Lock, bring a touch of Italy to Wyndham Lodge Aged Care community.

• 05 Jun 2025

Baptcare Abbey Gardens community and youth theatre take centre stage

Mother’s Day might be over – but we can’t resist a special story about family bonds, especially when our Abbey Gardens Residential Aged Care community in Warragul is involved!

• 05 Jun 2025