Aged Care News
Regis Woodlands Welcomes First Resident
June 20, 2018On 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.
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Regis Insight Newsletter June – 2018
June 14, 2018Our 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…
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Regis Lutwyche Community Café Open to the Public
June 14, 2018From 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.
Sippy Downs Visit to Buderim Equestrian and Pony Club
May 28, 2018Over 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.
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Talented Solo Violinist Performs at Armadale
December 1, 2017Regis 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.
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Frankston Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Day
December 1, 2017Regis 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.
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Care Home Welcomes Kinder Kids
November 21, 2017Regis’ intergenerational programs focus on building meaningful and fun friendships with the youth and the elderly from our care homes.
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Regis Cranbourne Twilight Market
November 16, 2017Regis 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.
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Regis Cranbourne Relay for Dementia
November 15, 2017Regis Cranbourne recently put on their collective walking shoes for a relay at the Cranbourne care home.
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Celebrating Spring Racing Carnival With Friends
November 14, 2017Cassie, Lorna and Joan from Regis Blackburn care home recently celebrated Spring Carnival 2017 Oaks Day.
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Celebrating 58 years of marriage – Vonda & Leon
November 14, 2017A 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…
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Regis Welcomes Students from Intergenerational Program
November 3, 2017Regis believes in welcoming the local community into our facilities with a variety of programs including the much loved inter-generational programs…
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Cruising to Mooloolaba
November 2, 2017Regis Sippy Downs aged care facility organised a fantastic day cruise for residents, destination The Wharf Mooloolaba.
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Regis Wishes You a Scary All Hallows’ Eve…
October 31, 2017Trick 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…
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Gorgeous Greyhound Steve Visits Regis Greenmount
October 27, 2017Gorgeous greyhound Steve is bringing a smile to the faces of residents at Regis Greenmount aged care home as part of our Therapy Dog Program.
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Community Family Fun Day at Wynnum
October 20, 2017Regis Wynnum was happy to host a Family Fun Day for community and family members. The event brought together numerous individuals…
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Foodies Delight – 31 Days of Culture
October 19, 2017Staff and residents at Regis Cranbourne recently celebrated 31 Days of Culture. The initiative by Cranbourne lifestyle team saw staff and residents dress in traditional…
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Regis Marleston Awards Carnival 2017
October 18, 2017Regis staff members across our care homes in Australia are celebrating the Regis National Awards 2017…
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A Social Heart & Personalised Care
October 13, 2017Lifestyle 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…
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Winning Team at Gatton
October 12, 2017Residents at Regis Gatton aged care home are known to have green thumbs so when Lockyer Valley Regional Council held a Garden Competition…
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Let’s Talk Pirate Today – Regis Greenbank
October 4, 2017Ahoy 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.
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Aged Care Residents Visit Brisbane City Hall
October 4, 2017Regis 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…
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Beamz Aged Care Lifestyle Initiative Gatton
October 3, 2017Residents 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.
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Celebrating Our Residents – Trainer Barry Miller
September 27, 2017Regis Sandgate- Griffith resident Barry Miller is just one of the fascinating people residing at this aged care home Brisbane…
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Celebrating Our Residents – Mrs Phyllis Blackmore
September 27, 2017A resident at Regis Hollywood Village, Mrs. Phyllis Blackmore is a gentle soul living at this retirement living community in Perth, WA since 1991.
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A high tea party with new friends
September 22, 2017Regis Sippy Downs and Regis Kuluin care homes teamed up with their local RSL to throw a spectacular high tea.
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Aged Care Homes Start Family Support Café Initiative
September 21, 2017Regis’ 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.
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Celebrating A Year of Care – Regis East Malvern
September 6, 2017Regis East Malvern recently celebrated its birthday with activities and celebrations marking the day the aged care home opened its doors one year ago…
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Bob’s Brush with Creativity
September 2, 2017Robert 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…
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Lino Printing Class at Regis Kingswood
September 1, 2017The 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…
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Residents at Shenley Manor Celebrate French Culture
September 1, 2017Regis Shenley Manor aged care facility in Camberwell recently hosted a French themed cheese and wine event. Guests were entertained by a solo violinist…
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Students Adopt a Grandparent at Regis Hornsby
August 29, 2017Students 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.
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Ageing with Attitude – Regis Port Stephens
August 29, 2017Ladies 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.
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Aged Care Residents Celebrate Ekka
August 29, 2017Queenslanders recently celebrated the 140th annual Royal Queensland Show locally known as ‘Ekka’ which attracts some 400,000 visitors each year…
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PARO creator Mr Shibata Visits Melbourne Aged Care Home
August 28, 2017Regis Dandenong North recently welcomed Mr Takanori Shibata the creator of PARO the therapeutic robotic harp seal. PARO is an advanced interactive robot…
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Care Home Hosts Biggest Morning Tea
August 28, 2017Regis Sandringham aged care lifestyle team recently organised a Biggest Morning Tea as part of the Cancer Council Australia annual fundraiser…
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Aged Care Inter-facility Lifestyle Activities Melbourne
August 11, 2017Regis Frankston and Regis Cranbourne facilities in Melbourne are proud to announce Cranbourne as the deserving winner from Regis’ aged care lifestyle ‘Sports Day’ initiative…
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The Art of Flower Arranging Not Lost
August 11, 2017Regis 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…
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Aged Care Home Celebrates with High Tea
August 10, 2017Every year, Alawarra Lodge in Blackburn South celebrates the Queen’s Birthday and this year residents decided to mark the occasion with a High Tea…
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Brass Band a Hit with Aged Care Residents
August 3, 2017Regis Armadale recently hosted an afternoon with one of Melbourne’s premier entertainment groups- the ‘Huffers & Puffers’ brass band.
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Lilian Celebrates a Special 100 Years Young Birthday
August 3, 2017Regis’ aged care facility Regis Cranbourne celebrated a special birthday this month with resident Lilian Dahlenburn turning 100 years young.
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Avid Music Lovers Embrace Music Therapy Classes
August 1, 2017Regis Burnside Lodge residents are avid music lovers. As such the music therapy class at the Adelaide based aged care…
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Regis’ Residents Build Friendships – Intergenerational Program
August 1, 2017Students from Orchard Grove Primary School have given their green fingers a workout to help residents of Regis’ aged care facility Alawarra Lodge…
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Care Home Transforms to Rock n Roll Diner
July 31, 2017Regis Kuluin hosted a Rock ‘n’ Roll themed event for residents recently with Regis’ marvellous staff transforming the facility café into a classic America diner.
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Aged Care Sports Day Initiative – Melbourne
July 21, 2017Regis’ aged care facilities Regis Cranbourne and Regis Frankston in Melbourne have recently started an inter-facility sports day.
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Aged Care Art Installation Regis Embleton
July 12, 2017Regis 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.
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Adelaide Aged Care Art Therapy Project
July 6, 2017Residents from our aged care facilities in Adelaide attended a celebratory art exhibit featuring works of art from Regis’ art therapy project at Regis Marleston.
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Aged Care Fundraiser Regis Bulimba
July 5, 2017Regis Bulimba aged care residents, visitors and staff started a fundraising initiative 3 weeks ago for Bowel Cancer Awareness month.
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Aged Care Centre East Malvern Hosts Vintage Car Show
July 3, 2017Recently 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.
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Regis Women’s Classic Fun Run
June 27, 2017Western 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…
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New VR Technology Assists Staff in Aged Care
June 27, 2017Regis Aged Care lifestyle staff use virtual reality technology to better understand the needs of aged care residents.
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Aged Care Lifestyle Program Sees Residents Visit Bribie Island
June 23, 2017Residents at Regis Caboolture in Queensland enjoyed a day of leisure and adventure visiting Bribie Island for an aged care lifestyle outing.
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Aged Care Residents Boat Ride Through Crocodile Infested Waters
June 21, 2017Regis 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…
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Residents Get Animated in Lifestyle Puppetry Group
June 20, 2017Regis 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.
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Aged Care Community Opens Gallery for a Day
June 13, 2017Regis’ 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.
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Lifestyle Team Hosts Four Day Cruise at Aged Care Home
June 10, 2017Regis 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.
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Aged Care Resident Elsie Discovers a Love for Art at 95
June 5, 2017Elsie 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.
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Walter visits Government House for Centenary Celebrations
May 29, 2017Regis 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.
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Aged Care Home Family Fun Day
May 28, 2017Regis 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.
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Aged Care Intergenerational Program Rallies for a Good Cause
May 25, 2017Recently residents from Port Macquarie attended the Teddy Bear Picnic hosted by St Columba Anglican School.
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Aged Care Facility Celebrates Dedication of Nurses
May 22, 2017Regis 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…
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Port Macquarie aged care residents receive a cool treat
May 3, 2017The 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…
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Residents take a day trip to Mount Lofty in SA
May 2, 2017Regis aged care residents at Regis Marleston in South Australia enjoy nothing more then a good scenic drive.
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Food for all seasons at Regis aged care homes
May 1, 2017At 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…
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ANZAC Day Memorial Service at Regis Port Stephens
April 27, 2017ANZAC 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.
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Aged Care Home Hosts a Community Twilight Fete
April 26, 2017Dusk 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.
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Regis Birkdale 16 years of volunteering
April 22, 2017A 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…
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Chad Morgan entertains at Regis Caboolture
April 18, 2017Residents at aged care facility Regis Caboolture, on the Sunshine Coast, were thrilled to have recently been entertained by country music legend Chad Morgan.
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Aged care home hosts fair to support Bourke Street Fund
April 5, 2017Regis 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…
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Meet ‘Bill’ a musical soul living in aged care
April 5, 2017Bill 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…
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Aged care residents find their own rhythm
April 4, 2017Victorian 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…
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Residents get creative with self expression, exploring new image-making abilities
April 3, 2017Residents at aged care facility Regis North Fremantle embrace self expression with a new arts lifestyle program designed to explore emotions through artistic expression.
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Aged care residents dance their way to Italian Fiesta
April 2, 2017Every 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.
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Music to Regis’ ears
April 1, 2017Residents 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…
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Redlynch aged care home creates a new program for dementia care
March 29, 2017Regis 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…
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Aged care residents break out the green for St Patrick’s Day
March 21, 2017Regis residents around Australia celebrated St Patrick’s Day with a mix of Irish music, traditional nibbles and Guinness.
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Regis Welcomes Local Community to Cultural Event
March 17, 2017Regis 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.
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Aged care resident Mrs Lam shares her experience at Regis Hurstville
March 14, 2017Ying 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…
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Aged care facilities in Melbourne host a variety of community events this March
March 3, 2017At 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…
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Regis aged care home welcomes a soulful café to Whitfield facility
February 27, 2017Regis 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…
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Regis’ new initiative in Dementia and Elder Care Technology
February 26, 2017Remind Me Care aids in lifestyle and care support offering a new digital avenue focused on reminiscing and family engagement…
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New Allied Health Resource Kit Benefits Aged Care Living
February 25, 2017Our 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…
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Aged care residents at Regis Sandgate befriend children from local kindergarten
February 24, 2017Residents’ at Regis Sandgate-Lucinda bonded with the local Redcliffe Kindergarten in an aged care lifestyle program which brought together seniors, children and some affectionate…
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Animals provide companionship to residents in Regis aged care facilities
February 23, 2017Our 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…
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Regis facility in Embleton welcomes TV American Restoration stars
February 23, 2017Regis 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…
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Aged care residents jubilantly celebrate Chinese New Year
February 20, 2017This month Regis aged care facilities celebrated the Chinese New Year with events typifying traditional Chinese cultural celebrations…
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Regis to work with first intergenerational care facility in Melbourne
February 7, 2017In 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…
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Aussie wildlife visit aged care residents at Regis Macleod
February 2, 2017To celebrate Australia Day Regis Macleod aged care facility had a visit from Vince at Aussie Wildlife Displays who brought along a fascinating selection of…
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Art Therapy at Regis Brighton
January 25, 2017Residents 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.”
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Bestselling Author Visits Regis
January 23, 2017Residents 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.
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A Season of Festivities at Regis
December 20, 2016Our 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…
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Music Therapy – A New Outlook for Dementia Care Residents
October 6, 2016Music 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…
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