Aged Care News

Regis Rosebud visit

Regis Rosebud was delighted to welcome delegates to visit their facility.

Regis Aged Care 2019 National Award finalists

Linda Mellors, Regis CEO/ MD, congratulates the Regis Aged Care 2019 Award finalists.

Regis Insight Newsletter-Spring

Welcome to our Spring 2019 edition of Insight Newsletter…

Regis Aged Care has recently joined the Victorian State Government’s climate change pledge program, TAKE2

Regis Aged Care has recently joined the Victorian State Government’s climate change pledge program, TAKE2…

Regis Insight Newsletter-Winter

Welcome to our Winter 2019 edition of Insight Newsletter.

LIGHTING UP REGIS’ ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT

Regis Aged Care Partnership with RMIT

Regis Aged Care has joined forces with RMIT University on a research project …

Chinese New Year

Regis Dandenong North residents welcomed the Chinese New Year with an interactive performance …

Regis Hornsby, Welcome to Country ceremony

Regis Hornsby held a Welcome to Country ceremony hosted by Uncle Laurie, a local Guringai man…

The Thursday ‘Chop Chop’ group at Regis Cranbourne

The Thursday ‘Chop Chop’ group at Regis Cranbourne has been running for over a decade …

Leisure and Lifestyle Graduation Ceremony

Congratulations to the Leisure and Lifestyle team members at Regis Vic Metro sites who completed their Certificate IV in Leisure and Health …

Port Coogee Interactive Wildlife Experience

Regis Port Coogee celebrated Australia Day with an interactive wildlife experience held in the facility gardens …

Moorabbin Aviation Museum visit

Regis Dandenong North residents had an enjoyable day trip to the Moorabbin Aviation Museum …

Sizzling Seniors

Sizzling Seniors is one of the enthusiastically attended groups at the Regis Day Therapy Centre – Nedlands …

Indonesian cultural visit to Regis Tiwi

Regis Tiwi was delighted by a cultural visit arranged by the Indonesian Consulate …

Botanica: Village Among the Oak Trees

Regis residents had an exclusive preview of Botanica: Village Among the Oak Trees …

Motorcycle visit, Regis Hurstville

Regis Hurstville resident Phillis’ son brought his motorcycle collection for residents and staff to enjoy …

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants volunteer at Regis

Local students have chosen to complete the community service component of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with Regis …

volunteer Alan made a special visit to Regis Tiwi

Over the holidays a timely visitor was seen at Regis Tiwi …

Samoys visit Regis Blackburn

egis Blackburn welcomed a troop of Samoys for their third annual visit …

Coogee Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Nippers

Regis Port Coogee has been supporting the Coogee Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Nippers …

Lepines horses at Regis Blackburn

In the lead up to the holidays, the Lepines horses made their annual visit to Regis Blackburn …

Service Excellence – Recognising Regis People Supporting Customers and Families Finalist

Service Excellence – Recognising Regis People Supporting Customers and Families category is one of the most prestigious and difficult awards to win…

Bring your Dog to Work Day

On Friday, the Melbourne Support Office enjoyed ‘Bring your Dog to Work Day’…

Clinical Excellence Award Finalist

Pavithra, Clinical Support Team Member is one of the finalists in the Outstanding Clinical Excellence Award…

102nd birthday at Regis Dandenong North

Anastasia celebrated her 102nd birthday at Regis Dandenong North last week…

Halloween Celebrations

Regis sites across the country have been busy dressing up and decorating their homes for Halloween…

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Announces Major Partnership With Regis Aged Care

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and Regis Aged Care have formed a major partnership to promote the importance of nature for the wellbeing of senior Australians…

Regis Bunbury Farmyard Day

The Regis Bunbury team played host to a petting zoo…

Volunteer of the Year Finalist

The Volunteer of the Year Award recognises the vital role that volunteers play in our resident’s quality of life…

Golfing Greats at Regis Birkdale

Golfing greats at Regis Birkdale have built a mini-golf course…

Regis Birkdale, Bulimba and Wynnum Host a Visiting Chef

Every month Regis Birkdale, Bulimba and Wynnum host a visiting chef for an interactive cooking show…

World Animal Day

Regis is celebrating World Animal Day today by participating in Zoos Victoria’s ‘They’re Calling on You’ campaign…

Regis statement regarding news.com.au story

Regis response to false claims by ANMF

Sustainability Victoria Funding Grants

Regis has won four government grants through Sustainability Victoria’s ‘Boosting Business Productivity’ funding program.

Regis Milpara Cooking Demonstration

This week Chef Andrew from Regis Milpara came out of the kitchen to share the cooking experience with residents…

Congratulations to Sabu and the team at Regis East Malvern for earning a City of Stonnington Food Safe award…

Regis Sunraysia Resident Buddy Program

Regis Sunraysia recently held a special event to award resident Bryan with his badge for completing his Resident Buddy Program training…

WA Master Builders Association Awards for Excellence

Regis Aged Care is pleased to announce that two of our projects were featured in the recent WA Master Builders Association Awards for Excellence…

Regis Chelmer Brisbane Housing and Construction Award

Congratulates Cockram Construction for winning the Master Builders Queensland – Brisbane Housing and Construction Award…

Frantastic Food Safety Award

Congratulations to our Frankston (VIC) catering team for receiving Frankston City Council’s inaugural Frantastic Food Safety Award…

Bumble Bees visit Regis Belmore

First Grammar Early Education Centre’s Bumble Bees visited Regis Belmore…

Environmental Sustainability Statement

View the Regis Environmental Sustainability Statement …

Regis Birkdale School Choir Visit

Regis Birkdale residents were delighted to host students from Ormiston College…

Regis Elermore Vale Site Inspection

Members of the Regis team recently visited our newest build in NSW, Regis Elermore Vale…

Where Generations Meet

Regis Armadale has initiated a “Generations Meet” program with Kids Time Early Learning Centre Caulfield North.

Regis Insight Newsletter June – 2018

Our 2018 June edition of Regis Insight newsletter is now available online. Featuring our latest resident news as well as updates about our acquisitions, new developments…

Regis Lutwyche Community Café Open to the Public

From Monday 25 June to Friday 29 June the Regis Lutwyche Community Café will be open to the public.
Pop by for a free coffee and cake.

Supporting those in Need

Regis Salisbury aged care facility staff joined the local community to help a local in need.

Myrtles Potting Shed

Regis Wynnum officially opened “Myrtles Potting Shed” on 25th May 2018 in honour of Myrtle, a former resident who loved orchids and pottering.

Sippy Downs Visit to Buderim Equestrian and Pony Club

Over recent months the residents, families and staff of Regis Sippy Downs aged care facility have developed a connection with the members and horses of the nearby Buderim Equestrian and Pony Club.

Regis Woodlands Welcomes First Resident

On 9th April, Regis Woodlands opened its doors to welcome our  first resident Mrs. Mary (Maree) Kelleher.  Within a day Maree had made the aged care residence her home with most of her family visiting.

Talented Solo Violinist Performs at Armadale

Regis Armadale welcomed the talented Havah Klajn, a solo violinist to perform a mini concert to Regis aged care facility residents as well as her grandparents who were in the audience.

Frankston Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Day

Regis Frankston hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness day recently with residents and staff all participated in wearing a touch of pink for a day to show their support.

Care Home Welcomes Kinder Kids

Regis’ intergenerational programs focus on building meaningful and fun friendships with the youth and the elderly from our care homes.

Regis Cranbourne Twilight Market

Regis Cranbourne will host their annual Twilight Market on Friday 1 December.  The family fun day is full of activities with entertainment for you and your kids. 

Regis Cranbourne Relay for Dementia

Regis Cranbourne recently put on their collective walking shoes for a relay at the Cranbourne care home.

Celebrating Spring Racing Carnival With Friends

Cassie, Lorna and Joan from Regis Blackburn care home recently celebrated Spring Carnival 2017 Oaks Day.

Celebrating 58 years of marriage – Vonda & Leon

A couple married for 58 years, Vonda and Leon recently renewed their vows in a ceremony held at Regis Tasmania- Eastern Shore aged care home. They were joined by a small group of their closest family and friends…

Regis Welcomes Students from Intergenerational Program

Regis believes in welcoming the local community into our facilities with a variety of programs including the much loved inter-generational programs…

Cruising to Mooloolaba

Regis Sippy Downs aged care facility organised a fantastic day cruise for residents, destination The Wharf Mooloolaba.

Regis Wishes You a Scary All Hallows’ Eve…

Trick or Treat? Halloween or All Hallows’ Eve as it’s sometimes called, is a 2000 year old Celtic festival that young and old still take a morbid delight in worldwide…

Gorgeous Greyhound Steve Visits Regis Greenmount

Gorgeous greyhound Steve is bringing a smile to the faces of residents at Regis Greenmount aged care home as part of our Therapy Dog Program.

Community Family Fun Day at Wynnum

Regis Wynnum was happy to host a Family Fun Day for community and family members. The event brought together numerous individuals…

Foodies Delight – 31 Days of Culture

Staff and residents at Regis Cranbourne recently celebrated 31 Days of Culture. The initiative by Cranbourne lifestyle team saw staff and residents dress in traditional…

Regis Marleston Awards Carnival 2017

Regis staff members across our care homes in Australia are celebrating the Regis National Awards 2017…

A Social Heart & Personalised Care

Lifestyle staff at Regis Fawkner care home support residents with a variety of lifestyle activities to choose from whether its arts, bingo, day trips or simply a leisurely stroll…

Winning Team at Gatton

Residents at Regis Gatton aged care home are known to have green thumbs so when Lockyer Valley Regional Council held a Garden Competition…

Let’s Talk Pirate Today – Regis Greenbank

Ahoy me hearties! Regis residents along with some enthusiastic staff from Regis Greenbank aged care home organised a fundraiser for International Let’s Talk Like A Pirate Day.

Aged Care Residents Visit Brisbane City Hall

Regis Yeronga aged care home recently organised a day trip to City Hall in Brisbane. Resident’s were excited by the chance to tour City Hall learning the history of the building…

Beamz Aged Care Lifestyle Initiative Gatton

Residents at Regis aged care facility in Gatton connect with ‘Beamz’ music therapy program  twice week and are excited to make music with this new technology.

Celebrating Our Residents – Trainer Barry Miller

Regis Sandgate- Griffith resident Barry Miller is just one of the fascinating people residing at this aged care home Brisbane…

Celebrating Our Residents – Mrs Phyllis Blackmore

A resident at Regis Hollywood Village, Mrs. Phyllis Blackmore is a gentle soul living at this retirement living community in Perth, WA since 1991.

A high tea party with new friends

Regis Sippy Downs and Regis Kuluin care homes teamed up with their local RSL to throw a spectacular high tea.

Aged Care Homes Start Family Support Café Initiative

Regis’ initial trial of the Esprit Café at Regis North Dandenong in 2016 was met with an overwhelming positive response. The Esprit Café invites people into a warm and inviting setting in an aged care home to have a cup of coffee.

Celebrating A Year of Care – Regis East Malvern

Regis East Malvern recently celebrated its birthday with activities and celebrations marking the day the aged care home opened its doors one year ago…

Bob’s Brush with Creativity

Robert is a resident at Regis Sandgate aged care facility in Brisbane. After retiring some 23 years ago ‘Bob’ started painting as a way to express himself creatively…

Lino Printing Class at Regis Kingswood

The lino printing class at Regis Kingswood is taught by an enthusiastic artist and volunteer Marika. The weekly class uses a particular technique to create art…

Residents at Shenley Manor Celebrate French Culture

Regis Shenley Manor aged care facility in Camberwell recently hosted a French themed cheese and wine event. Guests were entertained by a solo violinist…

Students Adopt a Grandparent at Regis Hornsby

Students from Abbotsleigh Junior School in Upper North Shore of Sydney have become a much love part of Regis Hornsby with the community Adopt-a-Grandparent initiative program.

Ageing with Attitude – Regis Port Stephens

Ladies Audrey and Maize (99 years old) from Regis Port Stephen’s have a bit of fun at a special photo shoot for the newly developed Regis Port Stephen’s Calendar initiative.  

Aged Care Residents Celebrate Ekka

Queenslanders recently celebrated the 140th annual Royal Queensland Show locally known as ‘Ekka’ which attracts some 400,000 visitors each year…

PARO creator Mr Shibata Visits Melbourne Aged Care Home

Regis Dandenong North recently welcomed Mr Takanori Shibata the creator of PARO the therapeutic robotic harp seal. PARO is an advanced interactive robot…

Care Home Hosts Biggest Morning Tea

Regis Sandringham aged care lifestyle team recently organised a Biggest Morning Tea as part of the Cancer Council Australia annual fundraiser…

Aged Care Inter-facility Lifestyle Activities Melbourne

Regis Frankston and Regis Cranbourne facilities in Melbourne are proud to announce Cranbourne as the deserving winner from Regis’ aged care lifestyle ‘Sports Day’ initiative…

The Art of Flower Arranging Not Lost

Regis Bunbury aged care residents have been treated to fresh flowers over winter. The WA based aged care facility has initiated this ongoing program which has become a favourite…

Aged Care Home Celebrates with High Tea

Every year, Alawarra Lodge in Blackburn South celebrates the Queen’s Birthday and this year residents decided to mark the occasion with a High Tea…

Brass Band a Hit with Aged Care Residents

Regis Armadale recently hosted an afternoon with one of Melbourne’s premier entertainment groups- the ‘Huffers & Puffers’ brass band.

Lilian Celebrates a Special 100 Years Young Birthday

Regis’ aged care facility Regis Cranbourne celebrated a special birthday this month with resident Lilian Dahlenburn turning 100 years young.

Avid Music Lovers Embrace Music Therapy Classes

Regis Burnside Lodge residents are avid music lovers. As such the music therapy class at the Adelaide based aged care…

Regis’ Residents Build Friendships – Intergenerational Program

Students from Orchard Grove Primary School have given their green fingers a workout to help residents of Regis’ aged care facility Alawarra Lodge…

Care Home Transforms to Rock n Roll Diner

Regis Kuluin hosted a Rock ‘n’ Roll themed event for residents recently with Regis’ marvellous staff transforming the facility café into a classic America diner.

Aged Care Sports Day Initiative – Melbourne

Regis’ aged care facilities Regis Cranbourne and Regis Frankston in Melbourne have recently started an inter-facility sports day.

Aged Care Art Installation Regis Embleton

Regis Embleton aged care facility recently started an art project with residents, volunteers and community members creating a unique art installation with an animals of flight theme.

Adelaide Aged Care Art Therapy Project

Residents from our aged care facilities in Adelaide attended a celebratory art exhibit featuring works of art from Regis’ art therapy project at Regis Marleston.

Aged Care Fundraiser Regis Bulimba

Regis Bulimba aged care residents, visitors and staff started a fundraising initiative 3 weeks ago for Bowel Cancer Awareness month.

Aged Care Centre East Malvern Hosts Vintage Car Show

Recently the local Malvern Alfa Romeo Vintage Car Club held a small car show for our aged care centre Regis East Malvern. Residents marvelled at the beautifully restored Alfa Romeo cars from various eras on display.

Regis Women’s Classic Fun Run

Western Australian Marathon Club recently organised a 10km & 5km fun run on the 25th June. The Regis Women’s Classic Fun Run brought together women of all ages…

New VR Technology Assists Staff in Aged Care

Regis Aged Care lifestyle staff use virtual reality technology to better understand the needs of aged care residents.

Aged Care Lifestyle Program Sees Residents Visit Bribie Island

Residents at Regis Caboolture in Queensland enjoyed a day of leisure and adventure visiting Bribie Island for an aged care lifestyle outing.

Aged Care Residents Boat Ride Through Crocodile Infested Waters

Regis Whitfield aged care facility in Cairns recently arranged a lifestyle outing at the infamous Hartley Creek Crocodile Farm. Hartley Farm is an eco-adventure attraction with teeth…

Residents Get Animated in Lifestyle Puppetry Group

Regis partnered with allied health care specialist Health Strong at the start of the year to utilize a resource kit to promote engagement and well-being.

Aged Care Community Opens Gallery for a Day

Regis’ aged care home Greenmount’s recent inaugural art show allowed residents an opportunity to showcase their artistic flare to family and the local community members.

Lifestyle Team Hosts Four Day Cruise at Aged Care Home

Regis Playford aged care facility in South Australia organised an aged care lifestyle event on a grand scale with a 4 day cruise event held for Regis residents.

Aged Care Resident Elsie Discovers a Love for Art at 95

Elsie started Art Therapy classes at Regis Shenley Manor 5 years ago when an art therapy student gave Elise, then aged 95, a colouring book on the Maya and Inca civilization.

Walter visits Government House for Centenary Celebrations

Regis Hornsby (NSW) aged care resident Walter Kovalski was thrilled to receive an invitation to the Lions Club of Sydney Annual Centenarians afternoon tea at Government House.

Aged Care Home Family Fun Day

Regis Frankston residents were delighted to invite family and friends over to share in a day of family fun. An afternoon tea was held at the aged care facility accompanied by lively entertainers the Mason Brothers.

Aged Care Intergenerational Program Rallies for a Good Cause

Recently residents from Port Macquarie attended the Teddy Bear Picnic hosted by St Columba Anglican School.

Aged Care Facility Celebrates Dedication of Nurses

Regis Kuluin celebrated International Nurses Day with an event attended by staff, residents and families. This occasion showcased the significant contribution of nurses to the Sunshine Coast community…

Port Macquarie aged care residents receive a cool treat

The music of the ice cream van during the long hot summers of youth is a sound that is familiar to many. The residents of aged care facility Regis Port Macquarie, on the NSW Central Coast…

Residents take a day trip to Mount Lofty in SA

Regis aged care residents at Regis Marleston in South Australia enjoy nothing more then a good scenic drive.

Food for all seasons at Regis aged care homes

At Regis we know how important nutritious and wholesome food is to the dining experience as well as catering to residents dietary needs. As such, Regis has a dedicated National Catering Team…

ANZAC Day Memorial Service at Regis Port Stephens

ANZAC Day commemoratory services are held across Regis’ aged care facilities every year to remember the sacrifice of Australian’s and New Zealanders who served and died in wars, conflict and peacekeeping operations.

Aged Care Home Hosts a Community Twilight Fete

Dusk at Regis’ aged care home in Greenbank Queensland brought together the local community as well as some novel market delights with a vibrant evening fete hosted by Regis Greenbank.

Regis Birkdale 16 years of volunteering

A key to the smooth operation across Regis aged care facilities is the help and support provided by our team of dedicated volunteers. More than 1000 people give up their time…

Chad Morgan entertains at Regis Caboolture

Residents at aged care facility Regis Caboolture, on the Sunshine Coast, were thrilled to have recently been entertained by country music legend Chad Morgan.

Aged care home hosts fair to support Bourke Street Fund

Regis aged care home in Blackburn held a Community Fair to raise money for the Bourke Street Fund supporting families who lost loved ones during the tragedy. Regis Blackburn welcomed families, friends and community…

Meet ‘Bill’ a musical soul living in aged care

Bill Flynn, a resident at Regis Sandgate-Musgrave recently agreed to an interview to impart some wisdom, some history, and some of his passion for music…

Aged care residents find their own rhythm

Victorian aged care facility Regis Shenley Manor has found a musical way to spend mornings with an interactive music session held at the facility on a monthly basis. The session starts off with the facilitator…

Residents get creative with self expression, exploring new image-making abilities

Residents at aged care facility Regis North Fremantle embrace self expression with a new arts lifestyle program designed to explore emotions through artistic expression.

Aged care residents dance their way to Italian Fiesta

Every second Wednesday Regis Ringwood aged care home welcomes residents, families, staff and local Italian community members to the dance floor. The theme is an Italian Fiesta style event with traditional folk music, vibrant dance moves and palpable jubilation from attendees.

Music to Regis’ ears

Residents at Regis Wynnum were enthralled watching a performance from Ormiston Pipe & Drum Band at a mini-concert held at the aged care facility last month…

Redlynch aged care home creates a new program for dementia care

Regis has a new initiative, enhancing aged care living in the Dementia Specific Unit at Regis Redlynch. Redlynch offers a variety of aged care lifestyle programs for residents and they recently embarking on a journey…

Aged care residents break out the green for St Patrick’s Day

Regis residents around Australia celebrated St Patrick’s Day with a mix of Irish music, traditional nibbles and Guinness.

Regis Welcomes Local Community to Cultural Event

Regis Sandringham opens its doors embracing eclectic cultures and the wider Sandringham community. Regis residents at aged care facility in Sandringham welcomed local community members to attend a Cultural Day for all ages.

Aged care resident Mrs Lam shares her experience at Regis Hurstville

Ying Lam has been a resident at Regis Hurstville since March 2016. In the past 12 months, we have seen this determined and optimistic woman grow stronger, which shows that age isn’t a barrier to living a full life…

Aged care facilities in Melbourne host a variety of community events this March

At Regis’ aged care facilities we endeavour to be a part of our local community. As such we often host open days, night markets, concerts and community fairs…

Regis aged care home welcomes a soulful café to Whitfield facility

Regis Whitfield in Cairns Queensland is a beautiful contemporary aged care facility. Providing all the comforts of modern care with one unique aspect, the aged care facility features…

Regis’ new initiative in Dementia and Elder Care Technology

Remind Me Care aids in lifestyle and care support offering a new digital avenue focused on reminiscing and family engagement…

New Allied Health Resource Kit Benefits Aged Care Living

Our aged care lifestyle programs our designed to support Regis residents with new activities, programs and opportunities to engage socially. At Regis we are constantly improving our process…

Aged care residents at Regis Sandgate befriend children from local kindergarten

Residents’ at Regis Sandgate-Lucinda bonded with the local Redcliffe Kindergarten in an aged care lifestyle program which brought together seniors, children and some affectionate…

Animals provide companionship to residents in Regis aged care facilities

Our aged care homes have always welcomed friendly animals to help bring joy and reduce anxiety and stress in our resident’s daily lives. Volunteers generously give their time…

Regis facility in Embleton welcomes TV American Restoration stars

Regis Embleton resident Steve Ruthven was left speechless when TV stars Rick and Kelly Dale from the hit TV show “American Restoration”, paid him a surprise visit…

Aged care residents jubilantly celebrate Chinese New Year

This month Regis aged care facilities celebrated the Chinese New Year with events typifying traditional Chinese cultural celebrations…

Regis to work with first intergenerational care facility in Melbourne

In what will be a first for aged care in the Southern Hemisphere, Smile on Seniors has announced plans to build a revolutionary new intergeneration centre in Melbourne…

Aussie wildlife visit aged care residents at Regis Macleod

To celebrate Australia Day Regis Macleod aged care facility had a visit from Vince at Aussie Wildlife Displays who brought along a fascinating selection of…

Art Therapy at Regis Brighton

Residents in the dementia specific unit at Regis Brighton learn how to improve their concentration through painting mandala circles. The word “mandala” comes from the classic Indian language of Sanskrit, meaning “circle.”

Bestselling Author Visits Regis

Residents at our aged care facility, Regis Gatton were delighted to welcome one of Amazon’s bestselling authors last week. C.T. Mitchell is an acclaimed author of mystery, thriller and suspense novels.

A Season of Festivities at Regis

Our Regis residents’, staff, resident families, volunteers and local communities celebrated the festive season with eclectic Christmas events held at Regis facilities across Australia. Our amazing lifestyle staff organised…

Music Therapy – A New Outlook for Dementia Care Residents

Music Memories is a Therapy program launched by Regis Aged Care earlier this year. It focuses on improving a resident’s mood and behaviour with individualised music programs designed to evoke positive memories…