The latest news from RSL Care direct to you AUTUMN 2005


In this issue:

Building update - six new projects underway

RSL CARE's most ambitious construction program is now getting into top gear with six new projects currently underway and upgrades of facilities at some of the other existing 19 communities...
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Day therapy's big benefits
Since May 1987, the Day Therapy Centre at RSL Care's Caboolture Community has provided paramedical and respite services to those living in the complex as well as others in the general community.... >>Full story

First nurse graduates of new program
A special ceremony was held at RSL Care's Brisbane corporate services office in early February to celebrate the graduation of three of the participants in the inaugural Registered Nurse Graduate Development Program... >>Full story

Links with university strengthened
RSL Care's high standing within the Australian aged care industry was highlighted in February when Chief Executive Officer Ross Smith was appointed Adjunct Associate Professor in the University of New England's School of Health... >>Full story

Volunteering - a desire to help others
Geoff Taylor of Ipswich is a very committed volunteer. Almost immediately after retiring from the position of Purchasing Officer with a local manufacturing company, Geoff joined Meals on Wheels. Four years ago, he responded to one of the first RSL HomeCare advertisements calling for volunteers.... >>Full story

Peace of mind was veteran's top priority
Cecil Dennis will receive a lot more than just a very well-appointed two-bedroom villa when he moves into RSL Care's Darlington Retirement Community at Banora Point in Northern New South Wales.... >>Full story

Age old experience
Bob Cochrane is not the sort of man to spend his retirement years sitting back and watching the grass grow. "In fact, I would rather spend my time cutting it!" said this 76-year-old resident of RSL Care's Cunningham Villas Community at Bowen... >>Full story

Con's philosophy is to look after your mates
The latest addition to the library at RSL Care's Baycest Retirement Community at Hervey Bay describes the heroic wartime actions of a Battalion largely made up of young Queenslanders from Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Mackay and Mount Perry...
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Dual state retirement living
A few health issues might have caused John Graham to unhitch his caravan for the last time but it certainly hasn't meant the end of the state-swapping lifestyle he and his wife Muriel have enjoyed for the past decade... >>Full story

New garden is a big hit with Carrington residents
A lush, new sensory garden has recently become a major element in the lives of Special Care Unit residents at RSL Care's Carrington Community at Parkinson in Brisbane... >>Full story

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