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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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5 ways to practise gratitude in 2026

Reflect on the past year, make year 2026 your best one How to practise gratitude this holiday season, reflect on the past year and plan for 2026 The holiday season is here and there are many things to look forward to. It could also
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Play, compete and thrive: ACH Group Sports Festival 2023

ACH Group Sports Festival 2023 Drawing inspiration from the sportsmanship and passion for sports at the Masters Games, ACH Group’s residential social team collaborated with the residential health services team to create a month-long sports festival. The residents competed in basketball, bocce, marathon,
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Apps to exercise your brain

5 apps to exercise your brain Exercising the brain can be an important, enjoyable part of everyday life. Numerous studies have suggested that engaging in mentally stimulating activities regularly can result in a reduced risk of cognitive decline and developing dementia. Activities that
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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.

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What is Livable Housing Design?

Livable design A livable housing design becomes one of the main considerations when it comes to retirement living options. A livable home is designed to built to meet the changing needs of residents across their lifetime.  Livable homes include key easy living features
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Lesley reignites her passion for art

Passion for pottery Lesley Collett has always appreciated and enjoyed creating art and since her diagnosis with Multiple Scleroris (MS), has been able to reconnect with her passion through her participation in ACH Group ceramics group. It’s Tuesday just before 1pm and the
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A tale of working retirees

Working retirees Most older Australians are living longer, healthier lives – and want or need – to work longer. Data published by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) revealed that only 49% of Australians aged 65 and older are retired — a decrease
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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.

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Top pick: Day Tours

Celebrate the year end with the ACH Group community this December. We’re going back to the popular Paracombe Premium Perry for a guided tour and grazing lunch. See their newly acquired ‘Pear Intensive Care’ machine and see the inner workings. Plus, meet the
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A smart phone way to capture the moment

Smartphone photography tips Smartphones have transformed our lives in many ways; they have even revolutionised photography enabling us to quickly capture life’s precious moments. These days, there’s not much a digital camera can do that a smartphone can’t. But how do we make
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Ron's life on the radar

Ron’s life on the radar

Ron’s story From the seas to space, Ron’s career as a radar operator certainly had no boundaries. Whilst visiting the Royal Show as a teenager, following the end of World War II, Ron was captivated by the Australian Army’s display of ground-breaking tracking
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