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The Mariner celebrate Nita Clarke’s 100th in style

It’s an achievement many of us dream of, and Calvary The Mariner’s resident Nita Clarke did it just last week – she turned 100. Nita, who is known for her “character” and having her “own little things”, is often seen showing everyone how she can still bend over and touch

Commonly Asked Questions | Dementia

WITH CALVARY’S DR MARY ANN KULH   The 2023 theme for Dementia Action Week is Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future. It’s a sentiment close to the heart for Calvary Health Care Geriatrician and General Physician, Dr Mary Ann Kulh, who is a firm believer in the power of a

University of Sydney partnership to help those living with dementia

Calvary is partnering with the University of Sydney to trial and evaluate a new program to help aged care residents with mild to moderate dementia remain healthy and independent. Known as the I-CHARP project (Interdisciplinary Care Home-based Reablement Program), this implementation research study is being funded by the National Health

I Am Living receives Good Samaritan Mission Award

The I Am Living public awareness initiative and campaign delivered by Calvary Health Care, Catholic Cemeteries + Crematoria and Mercy Palliative Care, has been named the Good Samaritan Mission Award winner at the Catholic Health Australia National Conference 2023. The program launched in 2022, is designed to expand understanding, and

Therapy Dog Awareness Month

It’s Therapy Dog Awareness Month, a time to pay tribute to all the canine companions who provide comfort and therapeutic support to those whose lives are often compromised by emotional, physical or mental disorders. At Calvary, we’re honoured to be able to provide this support to our patients, residents and clients

Calvary sets a new benchmark for integrated care

By Shannon Thompson, Calvary Kooyong General Manager Older Australians are demanding care and services that allow them to age in place, and Calvary is proudly leading the charge in investing and developing genuine integrated care models to support these desires. Our Calvary Care System is strategically enabling our existing services