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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.

A man in the kitchen, deciding about what vegetables he should chop next

Cooking for one

Cooking for one Tips to stay motivated and make it enjoyable Cooking for yourself can feel uninspiring after years of preparing meals for others. However, it’s an essential part of maintaining your health, especially as you age. Cooking for one doesn’t have to
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Betty attends ACH Group's Health Studio twice a week, pictured here on an exercise bike.

Betty’s tips to stay motivated

Betty’s tips to stay motivated Meet Betty, an active ACH Group Health Studio customer of over 13 years! At 90 years of age, Betty estimates she has attended nearly 1500 classes and has no intent on stopping. Every Monday and Friday morning you’ll
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tips to keep cool in summer

5 tips to keep cool in summer

How can you keep cool in summer? We all look forward to the warmer days to enjoy a bit of sunshine and outdoor activities. But there are days that summer isn’t quite fun and enjoyable. On warmer days when the scorching summer heat
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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.

Elkanah residents enjoying a chat

Myth busting about retirement living

Busting 4 common myths about retirement living Common myths about retirement living can create confusion about financial contracts and don’t reflect what life is really like when you move into a village. This article separates fact from fiction. Myth # 1: Moving into
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Blossoming creativity with Helena’s flower arrangements

The art of flower arranging In Issue 12 of Good Lives Magazine, we featured an article about the different ways of cultivating creativity, encouraging readers to share their tips for bringing more creativity into their lives. Upon receiving a submission from Helena Stretton,
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Shirley Sampson - a remarkable woman, resident at Kapara

Shirley Sampson, OAM: A life of kindness and service

A life of kindness and service We headed to Kapara Residential Care Home to meet Shirley Sampson, OAM. Shirley is not just your average 99-year-old; her commitment to helping others reminds us all of the importance of kindness. How would you introduce yourself?
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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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Embracing the winter wonderland

This winter, go beyond the tradition of celebrating Christmas in July In Australia, it has become a tradition to embrace the holiday spirit during the winter season by recreating the festive ambience of a traditional Northern Hemisphere winter. How can you enjoy winter,
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Charissa and Kym performing at Highercombe Residential Care Home

Why ‘music IS life’

Music is life. It connects and inspires. In the vibrant world of singing and musical theatre, the phrase ‘music is life’ resonates deeply with performers who live and breathe the melodies that bring stories to life. For James, Charissa and Paul, the sentiment
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Cate Balfour-Ogilvy is the amazing Volunteer Services Manager at ACH Group, photographed here for an article about her amazing personality and committment

Making a difference as the Volunteer Services Manager at ACH Group

Making a difference as the Volunteer Services Manager at ACH Group Some career pathways are straightforward, some are paved with little side quests, and some are a bit of both. If you believe that a career journey guides you to find the right
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