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Category: Media Releases
Budget response – Pay increases welcomed but crucial support needed to implement once-in-a-generation sector reform
Benetas has acknowledged the Government’s commitment to funding pay increases for nurses in the Federal Budget, while calling for more clarity to allow the sector to safely implement crucial reforms.

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Macedon Ranges Health, in partnership with VicHealth, will run a two-week exhibition to help educate the community on the dangers of vaping.

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Making dreams come true for our customers
Recently, we had the privilege of fulfilling a special wish for our home care client, Ruth.

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Bridgewater Lake Retirement Estate residents are eagerly preparing for their highly anticipated Craft Market, which will be held in the village’s community centre later this month.

Category: Support at Home
Support at Home Program: Things You Need to Know
The new Support at Home Program is coming soon: What You Need to Know. This new system aims to improve in-home care by reducing wait times, increasing access to services and ensuring funding is based on individual needs.

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Clarinda residents bond over Bingo
Meet Kath and Trish, two of our wonderful residents and inseparable friends at Clarinda on the Park care home.

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Benetas has this week opened the first stage of its St Laurence Court Community, helping seniors secure affordable housing in Bendigo.

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St Paul's Terrace residents dive into woodworking
Residents at our St Paul’s Terrace care home enjoy diving into the art of woodworking.

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Eaglehawk resident Nell celebrates 100th birthday
Nell McDougall recently celebrated her 100th birthday alongside friends, family and fellow residents at Benetas Eaglehawk residential aged care home in Bendigo.

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Benetas Eaglehawk Bendigo resident marks sensational century
Nell McDougall celebrated her 100th birthday alongside friends, family and fellow residents at Benetas Eaglehawk residential aged care home in Bendigo last week.

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Colton Close residents participate in friendly competition
Our Colton Close residents love coming together regularly for some friendly competition playing board games.

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St Paul's Terrace residents celebrate 74th wedding anniversary
Our St Paul’s Terrace residents, Heather and John recently celebrated their 74th Wedding Anniversary surrounded by loved ones.

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Benetas welcomes Support at Home pricing announcement
Benetas has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement that price caps on services under the Support at Home program will commence from 1 July, 2026.

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Corowa Court residents knit for a good cause
Our Corowa Court residents love using their creative talents in support of a good cause.

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St George's residents visit rose gardens
Our St George’s residents, Arthur and Boris recently enjoyed an outing to the Rose Gardens at Werribee Mansion.

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Benetas announces new Chair Julia Pryor, acknowledges Michael Urwin’s significant contribution
Benetas has announced the appointment of its new Chair Julia Pryor.

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Intuitive AI robot returns to Benetas aged care homes fostering innovative interaction
Artificial intelligence-powered robot Abi will return to Benetas residential aged care homes following a successful trial of the technology earlier this year.

Category: Opinion
As our sector grapples with increased demand for services, it’s essential that we think differently about how we can deliver care and the ways in which we can connect with our residents and clients both now and in the future.

Category: Media Releases
Benetas cybersafety sessions help seniors surf cyberspace safely
Benetas is helping retirement living residents increase their confidence to stay safe when online shopping, surfing and communicating.

Category: Opinion
The social connection between seniors and children has proven to be overwhelmingly beneficial for both demographics.