Bolton Clarke Broadwater Gardens, Port Macquarie

Who are the people who give Bolton Clarke its name? After bringing RSL Care and RDNS together as Australia’s largest independent not-for-profit aged care provider, we took on the name Bolton Clarke in 2017 to honour these two early leaders. From the Ashes to Ned Kelly’s armour and the shores of Gallipoli, Lady Janet Clarke and William Kinsey Bolton are part of an incredible story that winds through some of Australia's most iconic moments. Read more about them and some of the other teams, clients and residents who make up our story here.

Today is Aged Care Employee Day - a special day when we acknowledge and thank all our teams for everything they do to support clients and residents. Join us in saying thanks to our local teams!

7 August marks the day we brought RDNS and RSL Care together under the name Bolton Clarke. Since 1885, our teams have been following the need to provide practical support where it's needed. In 1903, that meant moving from foot power to bicycles - and donning pith helmets! - to deliver care to more people.

This week, 5 - 11 August, is Loneliness Awareness Week aiming to shed light on the shared experience of loneliness and encouraging meaningful conversation around the importance of social connection. Find out more about how you can start the conversation here 👉https://lonelinessawarenessweek.com.au/

Ending Loneliness Together

Bolton Clarke is in the running for a Silver Eco Award for its internationally recognised work to find innovative solutions for social connection and to celebrate and support older people to lead full and healthy lives.

Find out more and vote for us here 👉

Vote for your candidate ! - Silver Eco and ageing well international festival SilverEco & Ageing Well International Awards Your vote is used to select the 3 finalists for the Public’s Choice Award as part of the 2024 SilverEco & Ageing Well International Awards.During the SilverNight evening of September 16, 2024, the public present at the Palais des Festivals of Cannes wil...

July 7 to 14 is NAIDOC Week and across our homes and villages residents have been celebrating and recognising the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Residents have been watching performances from local indigenous groups, using their craft sessions to create indigenous artwork, and learning more about First Nations culture.

This International Nurses Day we are thanking all our teams for their vital work which makes a positive difference in the lives of our clients and residents.

In 1885, we started home nursing in Australia. On Sunday 12 May we recognise the exceptional contributions our nurses continue to make helping clients and residents to live positively.

Today, across our homes and villages there are team members, clients, residents and their families and friends taking the time out to commemorate those who have served and fallen in battle during wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. This Anzac Day, we are paying homage with private and public services across Australia. Read more about some of our veteran residents' stories 👉 https://www.boltonclarke.com.au/news-resources/

Our little heart holds a lot of meaning - find out more here.

This Little Heart The little heart worn with pride at Bolton Clarke holds a lot of meaning. It represents an unbreakable thread of care stitched into the Australian story sinc...

Over the last few years, Bolton Clarke has expanded bringing more services to more people across Australia. Together, our dedicated teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 38 retirement villages and 88 residential care homes. Today we are pleased to share our new heart logo, which reflects our purpose to help people live a life of fulfilment as Australia’s heart of positive ageing.

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Have a safe and joyful festive season from the entire Bolton Clarke team. 🎄 🎉

To celebrate International Day of Older Persons on October 1, Bolton Clarke homes from across Australia brought out the fine China and prepared the most decadent spread of delicious treats for a high tea with residents, family, friends and team members. This year's theme for the day was about fulfilling the promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons across generations. The aim of the day this year, was to bring the declaration to the forefront of everyone's minds and learn from other generational models of how we can continue to protect the rights of older generations.

Forget bingo and cards – the ladies of Broadwater Gardens retirement village have a much more competitive tradition. Every Wednesday, they hit the pool table for a game that's equal parts skill and sass. With Jenny, the resident hairdresser, showing off her trick shots, it's a guaranteed good time.

This week is Dementia Action Week, September 18 - 24, and its aim is to challenge many of the common misconceptions about dementia. Programs like Partners in iSupport help create better outcomes for people with dementia by providing support and education for caregivers. https://www.boltonclarke.com.au/news-resources/corporate-news/partnering-with-carers-for-better-dementia-outcomes/

This week, 11 – 15 September, is Nursing in the Community Week celebrating and acknowledging the vital role nurses play within our communities across Australia. For at home support nurses and mother and daughter, Karen and Alissa, keeping nursing in the family has been a tradition for three generations. Read more about Karen and Alissa's stories here 👉 www.boltonclarke.com.au/news-resources/corporate-news/a-nursing-career-spanning-three-generations/

As a proud partner of Ending Loneliness Together, we want to raise awareness around loneliness in older adults. Do you know how you can create meaningful connections today, tomorrow or any day?

www.boltonclarke.com.au/news-resources/corporate-news/loneliness-awareness-week/

One third of Australians report feeling lonely. During Australia’s first Loneliness Awareness Week this week we are partnering with Ending Loneliness Together to raise awareness of the prevalence of loneliness and provide the support to help connect people with their local communities. Find out more about loneliness and how to find support here 👉 www.boltonclarke.com.au/news-resources/corporate-news/loneliness-awareness-week/

Thanks for caring, Bolton Clarke Mackay At Home Support team.

“I have never been happier, all the staff are caring and helpful with a can-do attitude. They have made my life more joyful.” – Inez.

Keep up the amazing work you do Leanne, Therapy Assistant from Acacia Living Group Meadow Springs aged care home.

“Thank you for fabulous weekend BBQs enjoyed by residents, their visitors and team members. It is a massive effort but is really enjoyable! Your heart for your work is inspirational!” – Ruth

Shout out to Vanessa, Retirement Village Manager at Bolton Clarke Westhaven retirement village.

“Vanessa makes me feel safe, happy and brought a fresh energy to the village to make it a wonderful and lovely place to live.” – Thelma

Today is Aged Care Employee Day and we are saying thank you to the team members who make a difference every day for our residents and clients with their compassion, empathy, care and positivity.

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Thank you to our team members from across our retirement villages.

“I want to thank you, Sally, for some of the seminars that have been available to Baycrest residents on meaningful topics, especially cooking and recipes for one or two people. Keep up the good work.” – John to Sally, Retirement Village Manager at Bolton Clarke Baycrest Retirement Village.

Thanks for caring, Sally!

Next Monday, 7 August, is Aged Care Employee Day. We are saying to the teams across our organisation who make life better for more than 130,000 clients and residents every day.

This week, 9-15 July, is National Diabetes Week which aims to raise awareness of diabetes and its prevalence in our community. For Bolton Clarke client Shivani, the support of specialist nurses in managing her diabetes has been life changing. Read more about Shivani's story here 👉 www.boltonclarke.com.au/news-resources/corporate-news/diabetes-nurses-provide-life-changing-care/

We're excited to have won two categories at the 11th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards for Operator of the Year - Residential Aged Care and Innovation of the Year - COVID-19 (loneliness). Chief Information Officer J***y Agotnes was also named a Global Ageing Trailblazer. Read more here: www.boltonclarke.com.au/news-resources/corporate-news/bolton-clarke-named-apac-operator-of-the-year-residential-aged-care/

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). The annual celebration was first held in 2005 and aims remove stigma and discrimination towards LGBTQIA+ people. You can find more information about work to support LGBTIQ+ people in aged care in our Breaking down the Barriers white paper here: https://www.boltonclarke.com.au/news-resources/white-papers/breaking-down-the-barriers/

This week is National Volunteers Week (15th - 21st May) and we are celebrating all the wonderful volunteers we have across our organisation and the much needed help they provide in our communities, like Sandra who volunteers at Bolton Clarke Chelsea residential home in Maryborough. Read more about her story here 👉 www.boltonclarke.com.au/news-resources/corporate-news/volunteering-gives-maryborough-local-purpose/

Happy International Nurses Day to all our nurses! We're proud of our long nursing history from our beginnings as Melbourne District Nursing Society - Australia's first home nursing service - in 1885. Some of our first nurses trained directly under Florence Nightingale! Today, we support nursing careers through the research and expertise of our Senior Clinical Nurse Advisers and Clinical Nurse Consultants, our nurse preceptor program and through our graduate nursing programs and post-graduate scholarships.