Researchers from the University of Canberra joined with residents of Banksia Lodge and students of Carroll College last year, to conduct an innovative research project. The “Take a Cycle With Me” program focused on providing an opportunity for Carroll College’s teenage students and Banksia Lodge aged care residents to co-create a personalised virtual walking or […]
Two exciting events are scheduled to take place at Banksia in the coming weeks. Firstly, an Art Exhibition will showcase the talents of Banksia residents on Friday 24th March, and then a Seniors Information Expo will follow on Friday 31st March. Both events will take place in the Grevillea Centre at 69 Heath Street, Broulee. […]
Banksia Villages has been awarded a $2 million federal grant to better support residents living with dementia at its residential aged care facility, Banksia Lodge. The grant was announced last week as part of the 2020 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) program, which provides capital grants to build or upgrade facilities operated by eligible residential […]
Research has provided strong evidence that regular exercise by older Australians can help improve your life in many ways, including reducing your risk of falling.* This is something that Banksia Lodge Physiotherapist Rachel O’Loughlin feels passionate about. “Exercise is useful for pain management, muscle strengthening, social well-being, cardiovascular and respiratory health, all of which contribute […]
Chefs Jeremy Johnston and Cameron Anderson love producing fresh, nutritious and delicious meals for aged care residents at Banksia Lodge in Broulee. They get to know the preferences of each resident, along with details of allergies or intolerances, and ensure that each freshly prepared meal not only meets guidelines for nutrition and food safety but […]
The ABC premiered its new documentary series “Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds” last night, and the early reviews indicate that it’s shaping up to be unmissable TV. The series follow an inter-generational experiment among pre-school children and residents from a nearby retirement village. The experiment aims to improve the health and wellbeing of […]
Volunteers Week is the annual celebration designed to acknowledge the bighearted contributions of our nation’s volunteers. It takes place across Australia from 20-26 May 2019. According to Volunteering Australia there are around 6 million volunteers in Australia – giving their time to help others in areas as diverse as schools, hospitals, zoos, museums and of […]
It may be your birth mother, step-mother, grandmother, aunt, foster mother, adoptive mother, family friend or even your mother-in-law, but most have of us have a special female in our life who we wish to honour on Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is a way of saying thank you to those women who helped shape our […]
As Neighbour Day (held on the last Sunday in March each year) approaches, it seems timely to consider the benefits of social connection to both physical health and mental health. Experts agree that social connections are closely tied to our physical and mental wellbeing. Having someone to talk to and support you is important. Beyond […]
Former Banksia CEO Phil Armstrong was recently honoured at the company’s Annual General Meeting for his outstanding contribution over many years, with members unanimously supporting a motion to confer him with Life Membership. The proposal to recognise Phil’s contribution came from current Banksia Chairman, Stephen Palywoda, earlier this year and was warmly supported by his […]