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International Women’s Day – Meet Georgia

From sitting in a sea of suits in the late 1990s to sitting in a sea of suits in 2024 with some now worn by women, Regis Aged Care’s new Executive General Manager Property Georgia Willis brings an innovative mindset and invaluable experience to the company.

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Regis People – Meet Deborah

“I use my clinical skills, including observation, to understand and predict where the resident’s overall health is along the trajectory.”

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Regis celebrates Future of Ageing Awards

Regis is proud to announce its success at this year’s Future of Ageing Awards. Regis has received two prestigious awards, demonstrating our commitment to providing innovative ways to enhance the lives of older people.

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Regis People – Meet Helen

Meet Helen, one of our passionate volunteers who, for the past year, has been dedicating her time and energy supporting our residents and team at Regis Macleod.

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Food and nutrition at Regis

National Nutrition Week provides an opportunity to take a look at how our National Catering Manager Melinda Beilby and her teams are making a difference in the lives of our residents. Mel describes Regis’ approach to food in three words — Fresh. Diverse. Delicious.

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AFL Grand Final – resident outing

Yesterday, Regis was delighted to bring together 120 residents from 15 Homes in Victoria. With months in the planning, we were able to arrange a memorable day out and lunch at the MCG, just days before the 2023 AFL Grand Final.

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International Day of Sign Languages

The International Day of Sign Languages (23 September) is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users.

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Dementia Action Week 2023 – Meet Pav

As part of Dementia Action Week we’d like to take a moment to spotlight Pavithra Yapa, a dedicated member of the Regis team who has been making a significant impact in the aged care sector for nearly a decade.

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Wound Awareness Week 2023

Last week, we celebrated Wound Awareness Week by acknowledging the incredible efforts of our employees who work hard to prevent and manage wounds.

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Immersion Day at Regis Blackburn

The event was a fantastic opportunity for Regis to showcase and celebrate the leaders, operations, designs, and models of care that make up the organisation.

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Regis People – Amber Millard

As we continue to celebrate Aged Care Employee Day, let us take a moment to honour the remarkable contributions of individuals like Amber Millard. Their dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to caring for the elderly exemplify the true spirit of aged care.

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Aged Care Employee Day – Meet Astrid

“Caring for the aged is a very rewarding job,” she said. “Clients show appreciation for what you do for them. Knowing that you have made a difference to the client’s day is most satisfying.”

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Shooting for Benefits: Regis Home Care Darwin’s Basketball Program

There are many health, emotional, and social benefits to playing basketball. The activity helps to strengthen muscles, improve balance and coordination, and boost heart health, while developing self-confidence and lowering stress levels. It also encourages team spirit, communication skills, and provides a sense of community. 

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Regis People – Meet Liz

Working with the elderly has many rewards, and Liz highlights the laughs and life advice that she receives from them.

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Ramadan 2023

We extend our warmest wishes to all our employees, residents and families observing Ramadan.

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Holi Festival 2023

Holi is a Hindu festival that signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, and the celebration of colors, love, and friendship.

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International Women’s Day 2023

This year’s theme is DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality—a call to action to achieve gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the digital age.

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Regis People – Nedlands Lifestyle Team

We’re proud to have wonderful employees here at Regis and thank the entire team for all their hard work in creating innovative and sustainable initiatives that enhance our residents’ experience. 

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Regis People – Tracey Phillips

Tracey Phillips, Personal Care Assistant at Regis Kuluin, was one of the well-deserved finalists of the Outstanding Dementia Care Award at the 2022 National Regis Care Awards.

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Taking the Time to Talk

The old adage ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’ still rings true today, with so many people now realising that sharing their worries or concerns with others can be extremely helpful.

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Dawn the volunteer

Dawn Porter, Regis Musgrave resident, spent much of her life volunteering and assisting others.

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People development programs at Regis

At Regis, we provide our employees with the skills and knowledge they need to grow in their roles. Our aim is to empower, support and enable our people to unlock their true potential.

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Pet Therapy

Our Pet Therapy program sees a plethora of animals visiting Homes. From trained therapy dogs to friendly house cats, these lovable visitors are adored by our residents and help encourage communication and create a sense of community.

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Seniors Week a time for celebration

WA Seniors Week – which runs from 6 to 13 November – celebrates the contributions of older Western Australians and it’s a particularly special time for residents at Regis Nedlands, which uses the week to honour its seniors and the interesting and diverse lives they have lived.

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Regis People – Meet Rebecca

“I absolutely love coming to work each day… just to be able to put a smile on residents’ faces is an amazing feeling,” says Rebecca. 

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Regis People – Meet Ancy

Kindness to Ancy means “being human… listening to our conscience and keeping moral values in any situation to help others.”

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Regis People – Meet Iga

“Working in aged care requires patience and understanding,” but most importantly someone who “loves to look after older people and make a difference in their lives.” 

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Squat challenge!

Clients from our Day Therapy service in Darwin took part in the 500 Club squat challenge.

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Donation to Dementia Australia

It was an honour for our team to present Dementia Australia with a cheque for the money raised from our participation in the Melbourne Run.

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Aged Care Employee Day – Meet Justin

Justin McConnell spent 20 years working in luxury hotels across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Indonesia. But like many people, the COVID-19 pandemic provided Justin with an opportunity to re-evaluate his career path.

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Meet Rosa

Meet Rosa, a volunteer and member of the Regis Fawkner Community. Her mother, Maria, is a resident at the Home, which was the driving factor that encouraged Rosa to be involved at Regis Fawkner.

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Wall of wonder!

Regis Musgrave commissioned a local artist to create a heritage-style shopfront mural to brighten up the Home.

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International Nurses Day – Meet Jasleen

Jasleen Kaur is a Clinical Care Specialist at Regis Head Office in Victoria. As a young girl, Jasleen had the voices of her grandparents as inspiration to pursue nursing. “I was very close to my grandparents.

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Ted’s journey to aged care

At Regis, the value of family is paramount, and we do everything we can to make sure residents can still see their loved ones during visitor restrictions.

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International Women’s Day with Melinda Beilby

As one of the many incredible women currently working at Regis, we recently spoke with Melinda in the lead up to this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) to gain an insight into her experiences facing hostility in the workplace and the messages she wants to pass on to other women in the industry.

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International Women’s Day with Rhea van Heeswyk

Rhea van Heeswyk is our Acting National Manager – Lifestyle & Housekeeping. She recently shared some important messages to other women across the sector and emphasised how integral it is to push back against bias in the community.

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Breaking the Bias in The Burdekin

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a time to reflect on and celebrate the remarkable achievements of women across the globe. Here at Regis Aged Care, we have countless women in all roles, departments, and locations who are vital to our residents’ care and the running of our organisation.

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Regis People – Meet Gary

Growing up with the loving support of his grandmother, Gary knew from a young age that he wanted to work in aged care. When speaking of her, Gary affectionately proclaims that “she looked after me well. It will make her happy if I can return the favour by looking after residents in aged care”. This care and affection carries over into every interaction Gary has with our residents, who are always pleased to be in his presence.

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Regis People – Meet Clyde Black

“My role is extremely rewarding because we help people. We help families and representatives of residents who are fatigued and struggling to support their loved ones. We help people secure employment, provide for their families and develop their career. We help residents live a fulfilling life filled with friendships, fun and quality care.”

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Regis People – Meet Volunteer, Phil Bell

Phil Bell is a very special member of Regis Griffith Cottage. In his role, he is responsible for creating smiles, fun and adventure for residents! At times, you’ll find Phil walking around the Home in fancy dress, surprising residents with a scenic bus tour, or cooking up a feast on the barbeque.

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Regis People – Meet Juanita

To work in aged care and be part of the lives of our most vulnerable, you need empathy and to always keep in mind that you are working in their home, they are not living at your work.

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Mealtimes at Regis

Mealtimes at Regis are an important part of our resident’s day and it’s essential that we provide choice and freshness to our menu.

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Regis People – Meet Kerry

Kerry’s favourite thing is fostering connections with residents and their loved ones through Regis’ core values and supporting them through the transition into residential aged care. “I am genuinely passionate about the care we provide and feel proud of the beautiful home environment we provide our residents”, she says.

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Regis People – Meet Gustavo

Meet Gustavo Giudice – General Manager at Regis Burnside and proud member of the local community. Gustavo has been part of the Regis family since 2015 and has worked across multiple states and in various Homes.

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Regis People – Meet Tua

“When the first time I walked into a nursing home, I cried and knew then this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my working life.”

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Regis Como Creates Memorable Evening

Employees at Regis Como recently fulfilled the wishes of a resident by creating a special day to remember. General Manager at Regis Como, Una Lyon recalls that the team didn’t quite realise the significance of the event until the next day.

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Regis People – Meet Prem

Prem Chand is an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) at Regis Belmore NSW and has been with Regis Aged Care for twenty-six years. Throughout the years Prem has taken on multiple roles in different departments, from Lifestyle to Catering and finally in her present role, as an AIN.

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Regis People – Meet Jennifer

For those who want to start a career in aged care, Jennifer said, “Go for it, you need to have compassion, love for what you do and enjoy what you do.”

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Regis People – Meet Heather

Heather Gambetta is one of our longest-serving employees and has been with us for over thirty years. She started her journey on 25 June 1991 and hasn’t looked back!

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Behind the Scenes in an Aged Care Kitchen

A nutritious and flavourful diet is vital in supporting both our physical health as well as emotional wellbeing. Good food nourishes the body, brings people together, and provides enjoyment in everyday life.

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Regis People – Meet Cathy

“We live in such a busy world that everything is going at a million miles an hour. Our residents don’t live in that world. You need to slow down and give them the time they deserve.”

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Regis People – Meet Eka

“While growing up in my own country we have the responsibility to look after and respect our elders, and this has been the driver for me wanting to commence working in the aged care environment.”

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International Day of Friendship

Today is International Friendship Day. With the many challenges facing the world, it’s important to confront these and promote and defend a shared spirit of human solidarity. This can take many different forms, but the simplest is friendship. Through friendship, we can accumulate bonds of camaraderie and develop strong ties of trust.

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Regis People – Meet Lisa

“Treat them with dignity and respect as they have been through so much in their lifetime, treat them as you would treat your own parents or grandparents. Listen to them without passing judgement. Go for it, you won’t regret it because they can teach you so much.”

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Regis People – Meet Bronwyn

“I love the interaction with the residents and their families. I love that I get to put a smile on people’s faces each week and can enhance their day in some way.”

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NAIDOC Week 2021

NAIDOC Week 2021 is an important acknowledgment and celebration of First Nations peoples, who have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years, and are spiritually and culturally connected to this country. 

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Regis People – Meet Nilani

From working with people living with dementia for over eight years, Nilani has outstanding clinical expertise and understands how best to care for those at Regis Brighton.

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Regis People – Meet Sehrish

Sehrish Farhan is the General Manager at Regis Inala Lodge. Sehrish joined Regis after migrating to Australia in June 2014 and has been part of the Regis family for almost seven years.

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Regis People – Meet Benny

“For me, the most rewarding part of my job is seeing how appreciative they are – whether it’s being offered a slice of cake or just making them smile. It feels good knowing you made someone happy.”

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Chinese New Year at Regis Hurstville

Residents at Hurstville had a day filled with Lunar New Year fortune telling, sharing Hongbao, (a bright red envelope with a gold coin inside), and also shared fortune king hats and good luck/prosperity necklaces for the New Year.

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New Year, New Menu

At Regis, we understand how important nutritious and wholesome food is – that’s why we have qualified chefs, cooks and catering teams in all of our homes who cook on-site from scratch to deliver quality meals to each and every one of our residents.

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Dementia Care

Dementia can happen to anybody and affects behaviour, thinking and can impact the performance of everyday tasks as a result of diminished cognitive ability. In 2019, it is estimated that almost 1.5 million people in Australia are involved in the care of someone living with Dementia.

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Volunteers at Regis

Volunteers play a huge role in our Regis Family and we’re so grateful for all the support they provide our residents, especially this year.

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Regis and our Turtle Tribe Toothbrushes

As part of our Sustainability Plan, we’re replacing approximately 30,000 plastic toothbrushes purchased annually with sustainable, biodegradable bamboo alternatives from The Turtle Tribe.

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NAIDOC Week 2020

NAIDOC Week 2020 is an important acknowledgement and celebration of First Nations peoples, who have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years, and are spiritually and culturally connected to this country.

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Meals on Wheels Sandgate

The staff at Regis Sandgate Musgrave decided to give back to the local community in the form of tasty treats and free welfare checks. Regis cherishes bringing moments of joy to those in our community.

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World Mental Health Day 2020

Regis strives to create a positive and happy environment for residents, clients and employees. In celebration of World Mental Health Day, Regis is bringing awareness to mental health and wellbeing in episode 5 of Regis Spotlight.

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International Day of Older Persons

It’s the 30th Anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) and Regis would like to recognise and celebrate every resident and client.

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Dementia Awareness Week 2020

With over 25 years of experience in aged care, we have come to truly understand the unique challenges that dementia can present for residents and their families.

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Regis People – Meet Lisa

Our team became a family and were there for each other in these challenging times. Our thoughts are always with their families and loved ones. I’m so proud of the teamwork at Regis.

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Supporting Local

At Regis, we see our homes as being the beating heart of their local community. Our commitment to the community goes beyond providing the best care to residents from the local area.

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ACED Message of Thanks

Our board members and Executive Team wish to share their gratitude and kind words of thanks to our employees.

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Think Food. Think Local. Think Regis.

At Regis, we see our homes as being the beating heart of their local community. Our commitment to the community goes beyond providing the best care to residents from the local area. We want to give back to local businesses and ensure we support those in our surrounding neighbourhoods.

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Metro VIC homes: Face masks

To further help protect the wellbeing of our residents and staff, Regis is imposing the mandatory use of face masks for all staff and visitors in our Homes and when working with clients within the Metropolitan Melbourne area. 

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Nursing at Regis

Regis believes that it is vitally important to celebrate our nurses and what they do—especially on International Nurses Day 2020, and this year: The International Year of the Nurse and Midwife. As carers, healers, educators, leaders and advocates, nurses are fundamental in the provision of safe and accessible care.

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Nursing in Aged Care

Nurses working in the aged-care sector experience diverse, rewarding and autonomous responsibilities.

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Anzac Day 2020

Regis remembers and honours all those who fought for our freedom this Anzac Day. We thank them for their bravery and sacrifice.
Lest we forget.

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Clap for Carers

To all the frontline staff and carers, we thank you for all your dedication and hard work during these challenging times.

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Regis Day Therapy Centre – Meet Sharon

After being referred to the Regis Eastern Metro Day Therapy Centre under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Sharon underwent five sessions to get her back on the mend.

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People of Regis – Helen Finlay

My role is to ensure that all staff at Regis follow the best infection control practice to keep themselves and the residents they look after safe.

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Sustainability at Regis

Regis recognises that as one of the leading Australian aged care companies, we have an important role to play in sustainability.

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Music Memories at Regis

At Regis, our specialized Music Memories program focuses on supporting residents living with dementia, or those who are experiencing any form of depression, anxiety or restlessness – Music Memories is open to all residents.

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Regis Home Care – Meet April

After taking a fall one afternoon, April was admitted to the hospital and underwent surgery on her brain. Following this, she was told that she would never walk again. This is April’s groundbreaking story.

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Nursing at Regis

Nurses play a vital role in providing health services to Australia’s growing elderly population. They dedicate their lives to caring for people living in residential or community settings, and provide personal, physical and emotional support, working collaboratively with the person, their family and other health professionals.

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Regis Bushfire Efforts

Over the last few months we have all seen or felt the tragic loss of life and property destruction caused by bushfires around the country. Alongside our individual homes efforts to raise funds and awareness in their local communities, Regis has donated $50,000 to the Australian Red Cross.

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Esprit Café – it starts with a cup of coffee

Esprit Café is a Regis Aged Care initiative to help people start talking about major moments in their life. Our cafés are warm, inviting spaces open to residents, their families and interested friends and we’re proud to run them in all of our homes.

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People of Regis – Stephen Judd

I quite honestly have rarely experienced such a supportive and friendly culture in my almost 40 years in the workforce. I am excited for my future with Regis.

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Living with Dementia at Regis

Dementia can happen to anybody and affects behaviour, thinking and can impact the performance of everyday tasks as a result of diminished cognitive ability. In 2019, it is estimated that almost 1.5 million people in Australia are involved in the care of someone living with Dementia.

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Food is Life

Food plays a powerful role in our lives and, in many ways, is at the centre of how we socialise and connect. As well as these deep social and cultural aspects, food also plays a critical role in improving nutrition, health and well-being; something which is fundamental in the aged care industry.

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What I Like

At Regis, we know that comfort and care go hand in hand. That’s why, as one of Australia’s largest aged care providers; we always offer the pinnacle of care and support. Hear from our residents directly to find out what they like about their life at Regis.

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Regis Pet Therapy – The Benefits

Being around animals makes most of us happy and life is no different in aged care – that’s why Regis has always welcomed friendly animals into our homes to improve residents’ health and well-being.

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Regis East Malvern Opening 30 August

Regis’ new luxury aged care facility will open 30th August, 2016. Regis East Malvern is a contemporary 5 star aged care facility located in the leafy suburb of East Malvern. Designed by leading Melbourne-based architect Smith+Tracey, it boasts luxury modern suites…

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Welcome to Masonic Care Queensland

Regis would like to welcome to Masonic Care Queensland. With 900 staff across multiple sites, this acquisition sees Regis expand significantly in Queensland…

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Regis welcomes North Fremantle

Regis Aged Care welcomes North Fremantle. The opening of the redeveloped state-of-the-art facility sees Regis offering 109 Club Services beds to the local community…

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