Hotel Services Worker Robyn Gibbons of Catholic Homes’ Ocean Star residence was bestowed the Institute of Hospitality In HeathCare’s (IHHC) Brightest Star Award at its state awards ceremony held recently in Fremantle.

The advent of Voluntary Assisted Dying in Western Australia has introduced a totally new feature in the landscape of end-of-life options, and a new challenge for Catholic acute, aged and disability services.

Catholic Homes is well placed to respond to the profound changes experienced by the aged care sector in recent times through its singular approach in how the organisation cares for its people: ‘Care with Purpose’.

Is it only humans who have a soul? What about buildings, communities and organisations? These thorny questions have been the subject of much reflection for poets, playwrights, artists, theologians and philosophers for centuries and they often come up with contradictory answers.

Researchers at The University of Notre Dame have selected Catholic Homes to be part of a ground-breaking study to be undertaken by the University’s Institute for Health Research in partnership with Israel-based, MGC Pharmaceuticals.

When you think about it, ageing provides the perfect opportunity to delve into new activities.

Earlier this year, Chairman of Catholic Homes Board John Ogilvie announced Paul Andrew as the Chief Executive for the Archdiocesan aged care affiliate.

Guests enjoyed afternoon tea at the end of the celebration of Trinity Village’s 25th anniversary. Photo: Carmen Jenner. By Theresia Titus Catholic Homes Duncraig Trinity Village has this month celebrated its 25 year anniversary. The anniversary, on 8 November, began with a welcoming speech by Facility Manager Evelyne Stothard and was followed by a Welcome to Country by Executive Manage...

From left: Curtin University tutor Naomi Moylan, Catholic Homes Senior Occupational Therapist and Project Manager Elizabeth Oliver, and Curtin University Unit Coordinator of Gerontology Anelle Young. Photo: Supplied. Catholic Homes, together with students from Curtin University‘s Master of Occupational Therapy course, have last week launched their joint life story movies project. Held at ...

Volunteers Ross Prout and Mr Peter Fry who introduced Circle of Men method to Catholic Homes. Photo: Supplied. By Theresia Titus Catholic Homes has launched a book titled Circle of Men at its Castledare Village facility in Wilson on 22 August. Almost 80 residents of Catholic Homes and their families attended the launch. Featuring heartfelt stories of 16 Catholic Homes’ male resident...