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The value of reminiscence for dementia care

Reminiscence involves sharing thoughts and feelings of past experiences. Recalling and reflecting upon important events and memories helps to link the past to the present. In this…

5th February 2020

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Springwood wellness centre

Our new Wellness Centre at Opal Springwood in Queensland has opened its doors providing physiotherapist-led rehabilitation and reablement services to residents, family members,…

3rd February 2020

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Fingerprints bringing back memories

At 93 years of age, although no longer on active duty, former Chief Superintendent, Allan “Doc” Snow still clocks on each day at his specially equipped desk at Opal Windward Manor…

22nd January 2020

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Technology creating connections

Augmented reality has arrived in Opal care homes, posing new ways for residents living in aged care to connect with others using the latest interactive technology. We have…

8th January 2020

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Merry Christmas from our Opal family to yours

18th December 2019

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It's party time! Our 40's inspired Dance

Our residents at Opal Cardinal Freeman in Ashfield, Sydney love a party! They decided to invite fellow residents from four other Opal care homes to join in the fun in their 40’s…

4th December 2019

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Jim’s Story – an unexpected return to the airwaves

During Jim Fleming’s 43 year career in broadcasting, his breakfast show became something of an institution as his dulcet tones rang out across the regional Queensland airwaves…

20th November 2019

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A career in caring is a family affair

On meeting Naomi Lavery, her warmth and infectious sense of humour are immediately apparent and it’s not long before her passion for caring for others really shines through. It…

6th November 2019

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The stitches that bind friendship

Making new friendships can seem more challenging as we age, but our wonderful knitting groups at Quakers Hill and Blacktown have discovered that shared interests, coupled with a…

9th October 2019

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Everyone loves a Dog Show

Known as the world’s greatest dog show, Crufts is an annual event in the UK, renowned for the Best in Show competition and the crowd favourite, Agility Trials. It would be…

27th February 2020

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Cardinal Freeman rehabilitation centre

Opal Cardinal Freeman in Ashfield is home to one of our flagship rehabilitation centres and its success is down to both the excellent programs for our residents but also the…

22nd October 2019

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Opal Bathurst housewarming

A beautiful new care home in Bathurst was officially opened with a welcome to country, a smoking ceremony, and a high tea ‘housewarming’. The Member for Bathurst, Hon Paul…

25th August 2019

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To our Opal Team - Thanks for Caring

Wednesday, 7th August is the national day recognising everyone who is dedicated to caring for our elders. #thanksforcaring Every day the Opal family works hard to bring…

7th August 2019

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Welcome Opal Somerville

The month of August marked a significant milestone for Opal as we extended a warm and heartfelt welcome to our new team, residents, and relatives at Opal Somerville. We are…

2nd August 2019

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High Quality Care at Opal Toukley

Opal’s continuing commitment to aged care in the Central Coast region was recently celebrated with a sod turn ceremony signalling the beginning of construction of its Opal Toukley…

29th May 2019

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Dementia care at Opal Rutherford

Opal Rutherford, north of Newcastle in NSW is a beautiful 144-bed residential aged care home. Demonstrating innovation in aged care and boasting large suites designed…

8th April 2019

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Opal Windward Manor Art Gallery Opening Night

Opal Windward Manor hosted its first ever Gallery Opening Event last week to showcase a collection of 30 resident artworks that were auctioned off to raise funds for Dementia…

8th March 2019

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Coming together in the fight against dementia

At Opal, we’re continually working to develop specialist care to meet our residents’ needs. Opal has more than 6,000 residents across our 77 homes in Australia. A large…

15th January 2019

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About aged care

The decision to move into residential aged care can sometimes be a difficult. For some older people and their families, the process can trigger all kinds of emotions – fear, anxiet...

Our Residents

Our Opal care communities are full of wonderful people from all walks of life. Meet our residents and find out how they felt moving out of home and into residential care. ...

Types of care

We believe that human connection is at the heart of wellbeing. We understand that our role as caregivers is to support you to live the life you want and that how you feel while you...

Respite Care

At Opal Aged Care we understand that everyone caring for someone needs a break at times. Being carers ourselves, we understand what you and your family are going through. We kno...

About Opal

We understand that the decision to move into residential care is never easy. It can trigger all kinds of emotions – fear, anxiety, guilt, loss or even relief – sometimes all at onc...

Rachel Argaman Chief Executive Officer

“At Opal, we believe excellent clinical care is essential, but holistic care includes love and purpose. We can never forget that human connection is at the heart of wellbeing. On...

The value of reminiscence for dementia care

Springwood wellness centre

Fingerprints bringing back memories

Technology creating connections

Merry Christmas from our Opal family to yours

It's party time! Our 40's inspired Dance

Jim’s Story – an unexpected return to the airwaves

A career in caring is a family affair

The stitches that bind friendship

Everyone loves a Dog Show

Cardinal Freeman rehabilitation centre

Opal Bathurst housewarming

To our Opal Team - Thanks for Caring

Welcome Opal Somerville

High Quality Care at Opal Toukley

Dementia care at Opal Rutherford

Opal Windward Manor Art Gallery Opening Night

Coming together in the fight against dementia

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