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Sip, Stay Cool, and Thrive: Fun Ways for Residents to Stay Hydrated in Summer
As the temperature rises and the sun shines brightly, staying hydrated becomes crucial for everyone, especially for residents in aged...


2023 HLAC Hero Spotlight: Meet Sanath Wanniarachchi
Sanath Wanniarachchi - Head Chef - Villa Maria Catholic Homes For more than 30 years, Sanath has had a passion for delivering exceptional...


2023 HLAC Hero Spotlight: Meet Deborah Sheppard
Deborah Sheppard - Diversional Therapist - Bolton Clarke Glendale Aged Care Both residents and staff at Bolton Clarke Glendale have...


The Inspiring Story of SoupedUp's CEO & Founder Winning 2023 Brilliant Women in Digital Health Award
SoupedUp CEO and Founder Belinda Adams has been recognised for her brilliance in aged care technology, receiving an award alongside eight...


2023 Winners Announced: Hospitality and Lifestyle Aged Care Heroes
See the 2023 Hospitality and Lifestyle Heroes and read more about their incredible stories.


Why a thank you can be sweeter than sugar
There is another way to inject the feeling of appreciation to those who missed out the funding, and it starts with a simple thank you.


How site specific surveys can put positivity back into the kitchen
With surveys, providers have an opportunity to put positivity back into the kitchen, without additional stress to staff.

Spilling the tea - a tech take on the Aged Care Catering Summit
When you think of catering in an aged care setting, technology probably wouldn't be the first thing to come to mind. However, after...


More residents could benefit from gluten free options... here's why.
You'd be hard-pressed to find an aged care site that doesn't cater to the one in 70 Australians with coeliac disease. The number of...


Gwen Bonney - Courageous, Fearless, and Brave
2021 HLAC Awards - Lifestyle/Activities Individual of the Year Gwen Bonney - Bolton Clarke For more than 12 years, residents and...


The Great Hawkesbury Bake Off – More Than Your Average Scones
2021 Outstanding Event/Theme Days Uniting Hawkesbury Richmond Igniting residents’ passion for cooking can seem challenging during a...


Donya Hajj – Putting an Extra Special Touch to Food Service
Donya Hajj - BlueCross Hansworth 2021 HLAC Awards - Food Service Assistant of the Year Enjoying food has been the only constant...


Rudy Manu - Debunking the Stigma That Aged Care Food is Poor Quality
2021 HLAC Awards - Chef/Cook of the Year Rudy Manu - Arcare Aged Care Parkwood For more than 20 years, Rudy has worked as a qualified...


Lindsey O'Grady… The Man, The Manager, The Legend
2021 HLAC Awards - Hospitality Manager of the Year Lindsey O'Grady Uniting Hawkesbury Richmond and Uniting Springwood When a member of...


Vegan Quiche
This tasty delight is perfect for aged care residents to try this month to coincide with Veganuary.


The future of food - why soup will stay on the menu
Aged care kitchens have encountered multiple changes and challenges over the past two years. In addition to adapting to the isolation of...

The Difference 2% Of The New Basic Daily Fee Supplement Will Make To A Resident’s Life
The $10 increase to the basic daily fee is here. As of 1 July 2021, aged care sites are beginning to receive funding to go towards...


How Technology Can Enhance The Dining Experience For Those Residing In Care Homes
It’s widely recognised that older people in care homes will have a broad range of dietary requirements that need to be met to ensure a...


Anzac Crumble – Rediscover A Classic
Anzac biscuits have long been associated with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) established in World War I. The biscuits...

Serving Up More Time: New Partnership Dishes Out Valuable Time
Serving up more time: New partnership dishes out valuable time to catering teams in Australia’s aged care facilities by eliminating...