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Healthy Ageing

At ACH Group, we believe your best self, starts with your best health. Good health is one of the foundations of living a good life as you age. Research around the world has shown that people who are active and socially connected are happier and have a better sense of wellbeing and overall health, regardless of age or health status.

That’s why we focus on healthy ageing to assist you to remain physically, mentally and socially active and live a full and active life.

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Helena’s courage to keep moving forward

Helena’s courage to keep moving forward Meeting life’s challenges For Helena Stotter, accepting support was not a simple decision. It meant acknowledging that changes in her health and mobility were making everyday life harder. Helena loved her home and looked forward to retirement.
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In the shadow of Anfield: a lifelong love of football
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A lifelong love of football

From standing in the shadow of Anfield as a young Liverpool supporter to watching the World Cup from Adelaide, Paul Hughes’ lifelong love of sport has travelled with him across generations, countries and codes. As ACH Group prepares to celebrate the football spirit with a friendly penalty shootout, Paul reflects on the moments, memories and people that have shaped his enduring passion for the game.
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Peter exercises at Health Studio Glenelg and highlights the importance of keeping active
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Your health is your independence

For Men’s Health Week 2026, Peter shares a simple message with other older men, emphasising that good health is key to maintaining independence. Improving his health has allowed him to continue living in his own home, drive, shop independently, take annual holidays and keep doing the everyday things that make life fulfilling. Men’s Health Week is a good reminder that you don’t need a big change to make a difference to your health and independence.
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Learning

Finding the right support to live well as you age, or recover from a health incident can be challenging to navigate and at times, overwhelming.

Here, you will find educational articles and resources about retirement living, home care packages, residential care homes, living well with dementia and social experiences.

Independence is important - support worker engaging with a customer
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Wellbeing is about connection, not just longevity

We're living longer than ever before - but what does it really mean to age well? Wellbeing is about connection, not just longevity. Ageing well is built through connection, participation and the way we value each other. This reinforces that ageing well isn’t measured by years lived, but by whether people can maintain relationships, feel supported, and remain part of everyday life.
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Mindfulness session with Annie Harvey
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Mindfulness session with Annie Harvey

During a recent session at Kapara Residential Care Home, Annie Harvey, Human Capability Speaker and a Gelotologist (a specialist who studies the psychological and physiological effects of laughter on the human body) shared a powerful and practical approach to mindfulness with a group of ACH Group Engagement Leads.
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Retirement living resident
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Retirement Living: Community Snapshot 2025

Retirement Living Communities – Financial Year Snapshot 2025 As of 30 June 2025, ACH Group’s Retirement Living community is home to 573 wonderful residents, residing within 35 villages across Metropolitan Adelaide. We proudly welcomed 41 residents (including 7 couples) to our retirement communities
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Lifestyle

Life is nothing but a beautiful journey of discovery, self-care and fulfilment. Grow older, age well and embrace the journey as you go. Discover customers’ stories and community activities to see how people are embracing life.

For the past two years, ACH Group has supported Rayleen to live well at home through a range of in-home care services.
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Rayleen is living well in the home she loves

In Adelaide’s western suburbs, Rayleen Devenport lives in the home she and her husband built 60 years ago, where they raised their two children and became part of a close-knit neighbourhood. Funded through Rayleen’s Level 3 care, a few mornings each week, members of ACH Group’s team visit Rayleen to assist her to get ready for the day and live well at home.
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Charles Sturt Council area Friendship and Connection Club
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Connection and Friendship Club

Held each week at the Ngutungka Henley Beach and Seaton Community Centre, the Connection and Friendship Club brings older people together to stay active, build friendships and enjoy the company of others. The day is structured around active ageing, building social connections and creating opportunities for people to spend meaningful time together.
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Women's Health Week 2026

Women’s Health Week 2026

Women’s Health Week is an opportunity to pause, talk openly about health and wellbeing, and recognise the everyday steps women take to look after themselves, often while caring for others, managing work, family and the many responsibilities of daily life. The theme centres on five everyday actions to support women’s health: fuel, move, rest, breathe and connect.
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