Retirement Communities

At Calvary Retirement Communities we have many fathers and grandfathers in various roles across our fifteen sites.Peter Hawkes, a father of three and grandfather of seven, has been working at Calvary Haydon in Bruce since its inception in 2007.

Calvary Health Care is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Bowles as National Chief Executive Officer (NCEO), following the retirement of the current NCEO Mark Doran at the end of the year. Martin Bowles, formerly Secretary of the Department of Health, joins Calvary with a wealth of experience gained

With a sense of unease and discomfort, Calvary noted several media articles over the weekend of 19 and 20 August 2017 which claim that the “Catholic church” is threatening to fire teachers, nurses and other employees who marry their same-sex partner if gay marriage is legalised. We reassure staff and

On Wednesday 23 August Calvary St Martin de Porres Retirement Community in Waratah celebrated their 25th Birthday.

Calvary Nazareth Retirement Community in Belmont North is a multicultural aged care facility that recognises and embraces the different backgrounds and heritage of the staff, residents and their families. Wednesday 9 August is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples which recognises the unique cultures of the 370 million Indigenous peoples across the world, living in 90 countries and speaking over 7000 different languages.

Dying To Know Day, held on the 8 August, is an annual day of action dedicated to bringing to life conversations and community actions around death, dying and bereavement. Calvary Retirement Communities Director Mission Matthew Peel has been working in pastoral and palliative care for over 25 years.

United Nations International Friendship Day (Sunday 30 July 2017) celebrates the importance of strong bonds to help address crises and challenges. Moving into aged care can sometimes be difficult. Calvary residents Jean and Luisa have developed a close friendship since moving into Calvary St Francis in Eleebana.

Calvary Ryde Retirement Community employee Gordana Knezic loves her role in aged care. She has been working in the aged care industry and at Calvary Ryde for the past 30 years.

On Wednesday 12 of July Sr Mary Cecelia Creigh celebrated her diamond Jubilee as a Sister of St Joseph.

Over the past eight weeks students from St Philip’s Christian College have been visiting residents at Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community as part of their Young At Heart program.

Calvary Clinical Care Coordinator Madolyn Miller provides daily clinical and emotional support and is a voice for the aged care residents she cares for. The 15th of June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) and aims to speak up in opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted on older people

Men’s Health Week 2017 runs from the 12th-18th of June and focuses on improving and maintaining the health of men, boys and their families.

Calvary Retirement Communities focuses on holistic palliative and end of life care which encompasses supporting the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of aged care residents, their families and carers.

Calvary Retirement Communities focuses on holistic palliative and end of life care which encompasses supporting the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of aged care residents, their families and their carers.

Friday, 12th of May is International Nurses Day where nurses are celebrated and recognised across the globe. We profile four of Australia’s 250,000 nurses and the different pathways their careers have taken them.

The Calvary Cessnock Auxiliary was established in May 1963 and has served the local community for over 50 years. The group of 10 are part of the 6 million volunteers across Australia that will be celebrated this week as part of National Volunteer Week (8th -14th week).

Maria Roberts has volunteered across the Hunter Region for most of her life. She is celebrating 15 years of service at Calvary St Martin de Porres Retirement Community in Waratah.

Local Cundletown resident Ailsa Turner has supported the residents of aged care facility Calvary St Paul’s Retirement Community for the last 15 years. Ailsa is one of the 6 million volunteers across Australia that will be celebrated as part of National Volunteer Week (8th -14th week).

Little Company of Mary (Calvary), Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart (the Josephites) and Mary MacKillop Care SA (MMC) are pleased to announce that Calvary will acquire MMC in South Australia.

Calvary Cessnock resident Charles (Charlie) O’Meally served in WWII in the Royal Australian Air Force.

On 19th of April 2017 Calvary St Francis resident Marjorie Blakemore celebrated her 100th birthday. Surrounded by friends and family Marjorie enjoyed sharing her story at a special morning tea.

On 23rd of March Sister Eymard McNamara LCM celebrated her 103rd birthday at a celebration with family, friends and her LCM community at Calvary Ryde Retirement Community.

In line with Senior’s Week celebrations Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community hosted an Open Day and Markets on Saturday 11 March 2017.

On 14 March 2017 the first group of residents moved into the brand new Calvary Muswellbrook Retirement Community.   “What a successful day it was, I feel so honoured and privileged to lead such a great team,” Calvary Muswellbrook manager Bradley Roberts said. “Staff and residents are already adjusting to

Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community alongside WEA Hunter are delivering an integrated, pre-vocational aged care training program.

Calvary Retirement Communities, as part of wise stewardship, recently donated their “all in one” old fleet computers to local community groups Cardiff Scout Group and Wallsend South Cub Group.

Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community are hosting a Seniors Week Open Day and Markets on Saturday 11 March 2017 from 10am – 2:30pm.

The $27m new purpose-built “community” will accommodate a 65-bed residential aged care facility and 22 independent living units. And, many locals have secured their one, two or three-bedroom villas that feature open plan living, entertainers’ kitchen, high ceilings, lock up garaging with internal access and private courtyards. “The opening is

WHS Coordinator Kim Skeffington has recently been recognised as a finalist in the Hunter Safety Awards.

18 year old Calvary Haydon Retirement Community employee Samantha Morris recently completed her HSC and in December 2016 was recognised for her efforts in Vocational Studies at the ACT Board of Studies Excellence Ceremony.

Volunteer Christina Limeburner has been recognised in the recent Shortland Volunteer Awards for her work at Calvary St Francis, Eleebana. 

With a special focus on the great outdoors, we explore glamping, top travel apps, digital surfing, croquet, brain games and delicious Summer recipes.

Calvary Cessnock employee Jake Basista won the Robert Beggs Award for his involvement in the aged care industry.

From all of us at Calvary, wishing you the warmth, hope and happiness of Christmas. Each year our Christmas message features an image that celebrates hope and joy for others. This year we feature a mixed media artwork collaboratively produced by Calvary Health Care Bethlehem’s Friday art therapy patient group. The theme represents things that

Calvary Cessnock resident Bill Hicks had led an amazing and varied life – from koala conservation to developing the longstem planting method. Bill shares his story with us. 

On Friday 11 November 2016 a moving Remembrance Day service was held at Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community.

With a special focus on life and spring activities, we explore The Spring Supper Club, a Q&A on the National Disability Insurance Scheme, ‘life’ themed brain games and a tour of Launceston, Tasmania.

This week 9-16 October Calvary is proud to celebrate National Perioperative Nurses Week, in recognition of the valuable role our perioperative nurses play in delivering quality care.

Calvary Ryde Retirement Community, in Sydney NSW, has a special place in the history of Calvary and the Little Company of Mary, as it was the second formal facility the LCM Sisters established following their arrival in Australia in 1885.

Joan and Joe, aged 87 and 90 reside in Calvary St Paul’s Retirement Community on the banks of the Manning River in Cundletown (north of Taree, NSW).

Calvary has over 14,000 volunteers that devote their time to care for others. Our volunteers at Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community, in the NSW Hunter Region, are living examples of how volunteering not only makes a difference in the lives of others, but also has a positive impact for the volunteers as well.

Introducing the New Five Senses Garden at Calvary St Joseph’s in the Newcastle suburb of Sandgate. With a waterfall, chicken pen and edible plants (herbs and apples), the new garden at Calvary St Joseph’s Retirement Community has been carefully curated to offer an experience that will engage all of the

One of the patients, Virginia de Groot, generously shares with the students her challenging experience of having a terminal illness and talking about it with her family, which for many of the students was a very moving and emotional experience.

Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community, in the NSW Hunter Region, and Alzheimer’s Australia NSW, have launched a ‘Story of our Lives’ pilot program to further enrich residential dementia care.

With a special focus on winter gardens and fresh produce, we explore winter planting, soup-er recipes to keep your warm and nourished and simple solutions to make gardening a breeze.

Each year we congratulate our Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community graduates on completing their Cert III in Aged Care. This year we celebrated the work of eight graduates, all of whom are part of our ‘Locals caring for Locals’ program.

Calvary is filled with smiling faces, team spirit and staff who enjoy what they do every day. Watch how the heroes of Calvary talk about how wonderful and satisfying it is to be a part of Calvary.

An official Site Blessing of the Calvary Muswellbrook Retirement Community development was hosted by the Hon. John Watkins, Board Chair, Little Company of Mary Healthcare on Tuesday 15 March 2016.

Calvary provides staff with the tools and skills better their work environment. Watch our video to see how Calvary makes a difference in their working environment and the residents lives.

Calvary announced the appointment of Richard Crookes Construction as the building contractor for the new $27m Calvary Muswellbrook Retirement Community located in Brennan Park, Cassidy Avenue, Muswellbrook. The construction is due for completion in 2017.