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Downsizing: 5 simple tips to get started

Thinking about downsizing? 5 simple tips go get you started Have you ever looked around the house and felt a bit overwhelmed by the clutter surrounding you? Do you dream of living a minimalistic lifestyle? Is excessive clutter around the house causing you stress and affecting how you live life?
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The rewarding juggle act of leadership and motherhood

It’s busy, it’s a juggle, and it isn’t always easy, but it’s absolutely worth it Georgia Struwig is a young woman who holds a leadership role as Head of Clinical & Quality at ACH Group and is the mother of 18-month-old Jasper. As we approach Mother’s Day, we asked her
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National Motor Museum visit with Kapara residents

History Festival 2023

Your guide to best History Festival events If you like history as much as Kapara Residential Care Home residents, staff and volunteers, you will enjoy this blog article with tips for events happening around Adelaide this May. History has a unique ability to connect us to both the past and
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Volunteering: How to get started

How to get started with volunteering Most people agree that volunteering is a worthwhile thing to do and that giving freely of our time to support others commendable. A lot of people think about becoming a volunteer but question whether volunteering is something they can do. What can I offer?
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Celebrating diversity at ACH Group

Celebrating diversity at ACH Group Harmony Week is about inclusiveness and respect for all Australians, and celebrating that no matter where you are from, everyone belongs. As an organisation that is made up of over 50% of our current workforce born outside of Australia, we have so many reasons to celebrate. 
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Francesco making pizza at Milpara

Pizza Day at Milpara

Crafting perfect pizza dough, one knead at a time Did someone say pizza? In fact, it was World Pizza Day on Thursday 9 February. What better way to celebrate than with an authentic Italian pizza? The star of the pizza day at Milpara Residential Care Home was Francesco. Francesco, a
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10 vegies for small space

10 vegies to grow in smaller spaces

The past twelve months has seen an increased interest in produce gardening. Many people who have never tried before, have started to grow some of their own vegies, herbs, and fruits and that is wonderful as nothing beats the flavour, freshness and nutrient density of organically grown home produce. However,
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Barry Hill honoured with Order of Australia Medal

Barry Hill’s lifelong dedication to performing arts honoured with Order of Australia Medal Adelaide is home to professional and amateur theatre companies and venues, and is known for its vibrant theatre scene. If you are immersed in the craft of theatre, either as a theatregoer enthusiast or a professional, the
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Older couple budgeting and thinking about how to spend less and live more

Stretch your dollar further

Live more, spend less in 2023 Tips on how to stretch your dollar to go further From fruit and vegetables to fuel and energy bills, and everything in between, the cost of living has increased in the past year. Here’s a list of smart tips to help you manage your
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Mark Le Messurier is the Senior South Australian of the Year 2022

Meet Mark Le Messurier

Mark Le Messurier, the 2022 Senior South Australian of the Year A wild, rewarding ride supporting the younger generations Mark Le Messurier, the 2022 Senior South Australian of the Year, has dedicated his working life to supporting young people he affectionately calls the ‘tough kids’: children who for all kinds
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Grow your own greengrocer

Grow your own greengrocer Growing your own fruit, vegetables and herbs is economical, the produce is fresher and it’s rewarding to feast on homegrown goods. When space is limited it is still possible to grow produce in pots or raised beds. Plus, it not only provides flexibility in smaller spaces
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