Beresfield Community Care

10/08/2026

Tomorrow, Australians will take part in the 2026 Census.

The Census helps build a picture of our communities, including who lives here, how our needs are changing, and what support people may need in the future.

The information collected helps governments and community organisations plan important services such as aged care, disability support, healthcare, transport, housing and community programs.

For communities across our regions, every response helps create a clearer picture of local needs and helps ensure future services are designed around real people and real communities.

If you can, take a few minutes to complete your Census on 11 August.

06/08/2026

Thanks for caring. 💛

Aged Care Employee Day is a national opportunity to give thanks to everyone working across aged care - recognising that every role matters, from frontline support and clinical care to transport, coordination, administration, leadership and the teams working behind the scenes.

Our employees bring skill, compassion and local knowledge to their roles every day.

Ageing Australia

05/08/2026

🧠 This National Stroke Week, we're recognising the importance of stroke awareness and recovery.

While acting F.A.S.T. during a stroke can save a life, ongoing support can play an important role in helping people regain confidence and independence after returning home. The Support at Home Restorative Care Pathway may provide eligible older people with access to allied health, nursing and practical supports designed around their personal goals.

Recovery is about more than health. It's about maintaining connections, independence and the things that make life meaningful. https://www.bccare.org.au/contact-us/

Helping people live their best lives with care at home is at the heart of everything we do. 💚

24/07/2026

Stories like this remind us that growing older doesn’t mean slowing down - it means drawing on a lifetime of experience, determination and strength. At 75, this remarkable athlete is proving that new goals, new challenges and new achievements are possible at any stage of life.

Here's to staying active, embracing opportunities and never letting age define what you can achieve!

Jacky Hudson – grandmother of five and great-grandmother of two – will have her chance in the sporting spotlight when
she steps out in the green and gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as part of the lawn bowls squad.

What began as a casual hobby quickly snowballed and Hudson started to play competitively with other vision-impaired athletes, before earning a place in Bowls Australia’s high-performance squad four years ago.⁠ https://tinyurl.com/rbncmefh

20/07/2026

As the winter months continue, more people are catching colds and respiratory infections. If you're feeling unwell, please let us know as soon as possible so we can support you and help you recover.

17/07/2026

AusAlert is a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices.

It will be ready to use in October 2026, but before it launches, we need to test the system across Australia.
On Monday 27 July, your mobile devices, such as mobile phones, tablets and smart watches, may receive a test alert. The test times across Australian time zones are:
• 2:00 pm AEST (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
• 1:30 pm ACST (SA, NT, Broken Hill NSW)
• 12:00 pm AWST (WA)

The message will vibrate and include a loud, siren-like sound that lasts about 10 seconds. If this could disrupt you or cause you or a loved one to feel unsafe, please turn off your mobile devices or switch them to aeroplane mode before the scheduled test time in your location, and leave them off for at least one hour.

As this is just a test, you don’t need to do anything, but in an actual disaster you should follow the alert instructions to keep yourself and others safe.

To learn what an AusAlert sounds like, visit https://www.ausalert.gov.au/

09/07/2026

This NAIDOC Week, we join communities across Australia in celebrating “50 Years of Deadly”, a milestone that honours five decades of NAIDOC Week championing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, cultures, achievements and resilience.

As part of this week of reflection and celebration, our teams proudly supported the Happy Boxes Project donation drive.

Thanks to the generosity of staff, an incredible collection of hygiene, self-care and essential items has been gathered to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women living in some of Australia’s most remote communities.

These donations will be sent to Garrthalala, a remote coastal homeland in Northeast Arnhem Land. The items will help support women, Elders, mums and bubs, teenage girls attending a wellbeing camp, and students who travel from their homeland each week to attend school.

NAIDOC Week reminds us of the power of culture, connection, respect and community. Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped make a real difference.

22/06/2026

The Support at Home program includes an End-of-Life Pathway to support older Australians in the final stage of life.

For someone who has been diagnosed with 3 months or less to live, this pathway can provide urgent support and extra funding for nursing care, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, help with showering and getting dressed, medication support, transport, respite care, cleaning, gardening, shopping, and meal preparation.

https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/aged-care-programs/end-of-life-pathway

Contact us today to discover how we can help you or someone you care for.

16/06/2026

Assistive technology and home modifications can make everyday tasks easier and safer, helping older Australians stay at home and in their community for longer.

Through the AT-HM scheme, you may be able to access products and equipment such as wheelchairs, walking frames, shower chairs, modified cutlery, or communication aids. You may also be able to access changes to your home, such as grab rails, handrails, ramps, lever taps, or non-slip materials.

These supports can help you keep doing the things you enjoy with greater accessibility, independence, and safety.

https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/aged-care-programs/assistive-technology-and-home-modifications-scheme

Contact us today to discover how we can help you!

09/06/2026

Regaining confidence after a hospital admission, fall, or illness can be challenging. The Restorative Care Pathway can help older Australians get back on their feet with specialised funding to support them to do the things they enjoy independently for as long as they can.

What this looks like will be different for everyone. It will include allied health or nursing care, but can also cover exercises to improve strength and balance, or equipment and minor home modifications.

https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/aged-care-programs/restorative-care-pathway

Contact us today to discover how we can help you!

Short-term care to help older people regain function and stay independent or reduce the need for more intensive ongoing services.