Giving Back, One Pencil Case at a Time
Our residents and team at CraigCare Berwick have been busy spreading a little kindness through a wonderful community giveback project. Together, we have prepared pencil cases filled with pencils and rulers, which will be making their way to Samoa as part of a special community project with LetTeine Polynesian Dance
A Heartwarming Birthday Celebration to Remember
Birthdays are always a wonderful reason to make the day a little more special, and that’s exactly what we did when we celebrated two very special residents whose birthdays added up to an incredible 190 years of life, love and memories. To mark the occasion, we welcomed back Paul Hogan
Helping Animals at Lost Dogs’ Home
Today was a truly heart-warming day for our home. Some of our residents and team members came together with big smiles and even bigger hearts to make a difference for animals in need. We spent the morning packing up donations of dog and cat toys, cosy beds, nutritious food, and
Honouring Anzac Day with Handmade Wreaths
As we approach Anzac Day, our home has been filled with a sense of purpose and reflection, as residents come together to create beautiful wreaths in preparation for our service. This heartfelt activity not only allows us to honour the brave men and women who served, but also brings a
Indoor Bowling Brings Joy and Connection
Who says you need to go to a bowling alley to have a great time? We’ve brought the excitement of ten-pin bowling right to the comfort of our residents’ lounge room. With the simple roll of a ball, our residents are experiencing the thrill of knocking down pins – no
Love Songs & Laughter: Valentine’s at CraigCare Berwick
This Valentine’s Day, love was in the air at CraigCare Berwick as we celebrated with an afternoon full of music, laughter, and a little bit of playful dancing! Our residents were treated to a delightful performance by the talented entertainer, Sandy, who brought the spirit of the 50s and 60s
CraigCare Berwick Residents & Kindy Kids Play Bingo
At CraigCare Berwick, we’re all about fostering connection, joy, and meaningful moments – and this month, our residents had another great experience when they gathered for their monthly social catch-up with the local kindergarten. What made this event so special? Well, it wasn’t just the friendly competition – it was
A Jolly Christmas With Paul Hogan Brings Holiday Cheer
Our family Christmas party was filled with laughter, cheer, and music this year, thanks to the wonderful entertainer Paul Hogan! Residents joined in as Paul sang classic Christmas songs and carols, filling the room with festive spirit and joy. It was a magical day of singing, clapping, and holiday cheer
Christmas Toy Appeal Brings Joy to Brave Children
This festive season, our home and local community united for a very special cause – our Christmas Toy Appeal for seriously ill children spending Christmas in hospital. Thanks to the heartfelt generosity of our residents, families, staff, and community partners, we proudly collected 135 toys. Today, these wonderful gifts were
“I am so thankful and happy my husband is cared for here. Every staff member is kind, supportive and cheerful. The care of Ken has been beyond expectation. It is a hard adjustment after 50 years of marriage to be separated. Ken was no longer safe at home.
The adjustment has been made so much easier because of the caring staff at CraigCare. They are also very supportive of the family members, which added to my adjusting to handing my beloved husband into someone else’s care.
When visiting, I always feel welcomed by all staff. I feel at home, and enjoy getting to know the staff and the other residents. I am totally at ease knowing that Ken is cared for. Ken enjoys bus outings, shopping trips to Bunnings, gardening and helping in the Men’s shed, playing games, attending exercises, special morning and afternoon teas for occasions like Father’s Day and Easter.
I also enjoy having a meal with Ken in the dining room, usually once a week. The meals are presented so beautifully and so very tasty. Great variety and very nutritious – restaurant standard meals.
I would not wish for Ken to be at any other aged care home. He is living at the best!! Thank you every single one of the staff members for your care, given with love and fun.”
“Cathy has not stopped talking about the entertainment this afternoon – she is really happy about all the song choices and staff dancing and singing along with her. I love Thursdays because of Happy Hour and a special singer who sings beautiful songs; it’s also nice to watch the dancing and it entertains me a lot.”
“Thank you lifestyle staff for all you do for Dad. Dad loved it at Morning Melodies. The photos you sent me of Dad are fantastic; you are all amazing and I appreciate it.”
“The time and personal efforts that were given to the preparations for Milka’s special day was very much appreciated. Milka became emotional with tears of joy as she celebrated her culture and heritage with her new family at CraigCare. A special mention must go to the Chef for replicating our traditional Macedonian dishes. The dance group was well received and it was enjoyable to see the other residents joining in the dances. Our family is happy that we chose CraigCare to take care of Mum.”
“I enjoyed the travel chair to India very much – learning about India, testing my knowledge and realising that I know very little; I would like to know a lot more.”
“I was honoured and proud to be reading the ANZAC Post as my father and three uncles served in the Middle East and in Japan. I was also honoured to attend a special morning tea with fellow residents, to watch the ANZAC Day dawn service and ANZAC march. Thank you as it means a lot to me to honour my father and my uncles.”
“It was lovely to see all smiley faces and I enjoyed the Bollywood dancing. It reminded me of when I use to dance in England at Christmas.”
“Thank you for organising the Italian Day Celebration. My father and I had a wonderful time. My father was so happy and he loved the music. It was fantastic, great work always.”
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