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Volunteers at ACH Group

Welcome to our Volunteer Stories page.

Each video showcases the inspiring journey of individuals who have dedicated their time, skills, and life experience to make a difference in the ACH Group community.

Edward, volunteering at Kapara Residential Care Home

Edward is in his final year of school and has started his journey towards a career in medicine. He visits people living at Kapara on Sundays and is also working on a Year 12 project to encourage more younger people to volunteer in aged care.

Edward’s story was featured in the media release for National Volunteer Week 2024.

Janette and Addi, volunteering at Sing for Joy Choir

Addi and Janette volunteer on a Wednesday afternoon at the Sing for Joy Choir and are both retired. They believe volunteering gives you a purpose in life and encourages everyone to try it and find the right role for them. 

Johann, volunteering at ViTA Residential Care Home

Johann was initially introduced to ACH Group while doing her nursing placement at ViTA. She connected with one of the residents so much that she decided to come back on a regular basis as a social volunteer.

Su, volunteering at Healthia Residential Care Home

Su is currently studying at TAFE and volunteers on a Monday afternoon, teaching origami to people living at Healthia. Su found volunteering at ACH Group friendly and welcoming, and believes that if you have a warm heart and a big smile, you have everything you need to start.

Ready to start something new?

Learn more about volunteering opportunities at ACH Group and how volunteering can provide opportunities to learn new skills, increase knowledge, gain different experiences, and make friends.

If you are interested in becoming an ACH Group volunteer, we’d love to hear from you.

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Carmel reflects on 18 years at Milpara 💇

On the afternoon of Friday 31 January, hairdresser Carmel Clemente farewelled her final customer, Rosina, from her salon chair and headed into a well-deserved retirement.

Carmel has been the hairdresser at ACH Group ’s Milpara Residential Care Home for the past 18 years – but has been a hairdresser across South Australia for 64 years.
The now 80-year-old estimates that she had 20 customers a week for the past 18 years and that Rosina would be close to her 19,000th client.

Carmel said that she had loved hairdressing at Milpara so much that she had put off retirement multiple times.

“I’ve loved every second of my 18 years here,” she said.

“Genuinely, the residents made it, and I loved hearing their stories and getting to know them – it has been so rewarding.”

About 50 residents and staff from Milpara gathered for afternoon tea to farewell and thank Carmel.

Best of luck in retirement Carmel – you will be missed.

📷 Carmel is pictured styling Rosina’s hair at Milpara, alongside a heartfelt farewell moment with her husband Rocco and daughter Sav, an ACH Group Payroll Officer.
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Carmel reflects on 18 years at Milpara 💇

On the afternoon of Friday 31 January, hairdresser Carmel Clemente farewelled her final customer, Rosina, from her salon chair and headed into a well-deserved retirement.

Carmel has been the hairdresser at ACH Group ’s Milpara Residential Care Home for the past 18 years – but has been a hairdresser across South Australia for 64 years.
The now 80-year-old estimates that she had 20 customers a week for the past 18 years and that Rosina would be close to her 19,000th client.

Carmel said that she had loved hairdressing at Milpara so much that she had put off retirement multiple times.

“I’ve loved every second of my 18 years here,” she said.

“Genuinely, the residents made it, and I loved hearing their stories and getting to know them – it has been so rewarding.”

About 50 residents and staff from Milpara gathered for afternoon tea to farewell and thank Carmel.

Best of luck in retirement Carmel – you will be missed. 

📷 Carmel is pictured styling Rosina’s hair at Milpara, alongside a heartfelt farewell moment with her husband Rocco and daughter Sav, an ACH Group Payroll Officer.Image attachmentImage attachment

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Always did a lovely job on my mum Noreen’s hair

Wow retirement at 80 years young …what a great achievement. Very well done Carmel. 👏👏😁😁

Good luck in your retirement you were so good to my Stephen who had dementia. 😁

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