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From KinCare Nurse to General Manager

When Natalie joined KinCare 10 years ago in a part-time nursing role, she never dreamt she would one day become a manager, let alone be responsible for KinCare’s services in South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania. But here she is – and loving it!

Making a Power of Attorney: What you need to keep in mind

It doesn’t matter what age you are – everyone should make a Power of Attorney because you never know when you’ll need someone to help you with decision-making.

A care plan to live safely at home with dementia

A KinCare in-home care plan can give you or your loved one living with dementia the right support to continue living independently at home with improved quality of life.

How to know when to appoint an enduring guardian

When you’re beginning your journey into aged care or supporting a loved one, understanding Enduring Guardianship can be a good place to start.

Merle and Rick get an honorary granddaughter

KinCare Customers, Merle and Rick, first met Keenor when she was just two years old. The couple befriended Keenor’s family, who had come to Australia from Ghana, and were soon helping out by picking Keenor up from daycare when her parents were busy at work.

Reward for a life of service

KinCare Customer David was recently acknowledged for his tireless community work when Kingborough Council in Tasmania awarded him Citizen of the Year.

COVID-19 vaccinations – what you need to know

The COVID-19 vaccination roll-out is in full swing across Australia. This article explains when you may be eligible to have the vaccine, how to book your appointment and what you need to take with you on the day.

Look and feel your best

Some extra support with personal care tasks like showering, dressing, taking medication and maintaining your appearance can help you look good and feel good. It can also give your loved ones peace of mind about your health and wellbeing.

Customers come first for Ashleigh

With almost nine years of service under her belt, Ashleigh is one of our most experienced and passionate. We talked to her recently about working for KinCare and what it means to support older Australians to stay living in their own homes.

Gardening offer for Customers!

Do you live in a small space and love gardening? Or perhaps you’re not as confident as you used to be kneeling down to tackle those pesky weeds? A raised container garden bed from Vegepod might be just the solution for you.

Bright as a button

Our Customer Joyce recently celebrated her 101st birthday with some quiet festivities. Described by her daughter Zoane as “bright as a button”, Joyce still lives in her family home on the NSW Central Coast and is certainly an inspiration to us all.

Christina finds beauty in helping others

A career switch from the beauty industry to aged care made perfect sense to our Tasmanian team member, Christina, who has a love of service and helping others.