Tag: Celebrating achievements
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.
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.
Aged Care Employee Day 2020
This significant day is all about celebrating and recognising the hundreds of thousands of people who work in the aged care industry across Australia.
Ralph rewarded for his outstanding contribution
We were thrilled to hear that Sydney-based KinCare customer, Ralph, was awarded the Order of Australia medal recently. We spoke to him to find out all about it.
Wilma’s in full bloom
By getting the help she needs to stay active, Wilma Mitchell, 88, can continue to tend the beautiful garden at her home in Victoria.
Celebrating Success!
Tennis Champ Norman Bird shows us that it’s never too late to make a comeback.
Keith participates in the Commonwealth Games
92 Year old KinCare Customer Keith has always been a sporting legend and this year he had the honour of carrying the Queen’s Baton in the Commonwealth Games relay.
At 100 years of age, Dorothy relishes every single day
With more and more people turning 100, we talk to KinCare centenarian, Dorothy Yeomans about her life story and her advice for living a long and happy life.
Care and companionship can make all the difference
Our Customer Christel admits she wasn’t ready to ask for help after her husband’s death. Weekly visits from KinCare have changed her life.
Having time to smell the roses
With a few hours of help each week for odd jobs, Maureen hasn’t yet given up her independence or her beautiful rose garden.
Still a player
Cliff Sexton, 100, of Perth retirement village St Ives in Kallaroo, WA, has been with KinCare for a year and often performs for his carers.