News and information about what’s happening in our homes and across the Estia family.
The arts and craft abilities of residents at Estia Health Taree were rewarded at the 2019 Taree Show. Ann Chislett was awarded a first place ribbon for her crochet baby jacket while Bede McDonagh claimed a top award for his kookaburra inspired painting.
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It was a celebration of the centuries for three St George residents last week. Anne Mayer (105), Mabel Currie (106) and Dorris Kerslake (103), celebrated their birthdays with family and staff and residents at Estia Health Kogarah. Anne (Nancy) Mayer was born in Glebe on September 12, 1914, the six child of William and Martha Neal. The family moved to Sans Souci and Anne attended Sans Souci Primary School and Kogarah High School.
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The day included an enjoyable lunch at Babble’s café, followed by a look around the Violet Town Museum. Being the 50-year anniversary of the Southern Aurora Train crash a special display was put on to showcase this historic event. Residents were able to view a range of memorabilia and information from the tragedy, as well as other interesting parts of the town's history
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The resident of Estia Health's Ironbark residence celebrated her 103rd birthday with a high tea with family and friends on Wednesday.
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Estia Benalla residents recently braved the cold weather and jumped on a bus to head out to Swanpool to enjoy the Swanpool Creative Recycled Art Prize (SCRAP) exhibition.
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We shared the celebration with over 200 people from the local community with live music from Tommy Memphis, a sizzling BBQ and kids entertainment, all as part of our official Community Open Day.
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Officially opened by Ian Thorley, CEO and the first residents moving into the home, it was a special day as we welcomed new Executive Director Suzanne Hoey and her team to the Estia family.
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A picture paints a 1000 words but there is even more to the story behind the exhibition ‘100: A Celebration of Queensland’s Oldest Residents.” 100 teenage artists have been working side-by-side with 100 of the state’s oldest residents to create their portraits and soon the pieces of art will be on display at the Seven Hills Hub, Brisbane.
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One in 20 kids face a birth defect or genetic disease, and 30% of children’s hospital admissions are due to genetic disorders.
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