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Residents hit the high notes with Life's Possibilities.
Anita highlights the importance of being able to safely visit loved ones during Covid-19.
Listen to a Christmas Song by Brightwater Birralee resident Robert.
Important COVID-19 and Visitation update for the Brightwater Community.
Centenarians Joan and Molly share their stories
Important COVID-19 update for the Brightwater Community.
It's been a big year for Brightwater, so let's take a look at some of the highlights.
Agnes celebrates her 100th birthday with some Scottish heritage.
We know the people who deserve kindness the most, are the last to ask.
Let's recognise and celebrate the 2.65 million Australians who provide care and support to a family member or a friend.
Brightwater Buddy Glenda shares how rewarding volunteering is.
Meet Reg Goodings, Brightwater resident and cycling champion
Brightwater Buddy, Barbara McKay provides companionship to residents
Familiar settings that are family friendly and homelike. Adam Roebuck and Katelyn Mewburn explain the importance of person-centred design.
Thanks to The BEX, each of our residential aged care homes will have their very own concierge
Making the decision to transition a loved one into residential care can be complex, luckily there's people to turn to like Michael for advice.
Volunteers serving up coffees, cakes and companionship to aged care residents
A new project to teach simple hand signs in aged care and retirement villages has the potential to enhance communication.
To celebrate 120 years since we laid the foundation stone for our first care home, we revisit the story of our founder, Lady Onslow
We speak to some of our amazing team members during Speech Pathology week.
To all aged care employees, thanks for caring
We asked Brightwater staff why they love working in aged care
The Music Pharmacy is a finalist in the Outstanding Organisation (Allied Health) category.
There is a growing recognition that our spiritual needs are just as important as our physical and emotional needs, even for those who do not have a particular religious belief.
Millen Primary School in East Victoria Park join the Brightwater Buddies Schools Connect Program.
An update following the Premier's announcement
An update following the Premier's announcement on 5 July, 2021
An update following the Premier’s announcement on 2 July 2021
An update following changes to the Directions regarding visitors
An update following the Premier’s announcement on 28 June 2021
Please read this update following the Premier's announcement
We chat to Physiotherapist, Genevieve Carr at Brightwater The Cove about preventing falls.
"What could be more important than a little something to eat?" - Winnie the Pooh
For the first time in Western Australia, 12 leading aged care providers have worked together to present the Economic & Social Impact report into Aged Care in WA.
Thank you to our volunteers John and Erica who have enriched the lives of our residents for more than 20 years.
Meet our catering team, based at Brightwater Malaga.
An update following the Premier’s announcement
Let's celebrate our nurses, who make an importance difference to our resident's lives everyday.
An update following the Premier’s announcement on 26 April 2021
Please read this update on WA's hard lockdown
Ms Kelly Worlock has been appointed to the new role of Chief Operations Officer.
Brightwater Joondalup resident Shirley gets the surprise of a lifetime
We spoke with Music Therapist Hayley Antipas to celebrate World Music Therapy Day
A group of Brightwater clients made history, receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
Our plan for the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination
An important update regarding WA's move out of a hard lockdown
An important update about what WA's transition out of lockdown means for Brightwater
An update from the Premier's announcement on 2 February 2021
The lockdown from 6pm 31 January to 6pm 5 February includes no visitors being allowed into aged care or disability care homes, except in end of life circumstances
Our new intergenerational campus, research centre and corporate office has commenced construction in Inglewood
Find out visitor information over the festive season
Each year we recognise employees who personify our values and commitment every day
Get Scrubbed WA donate 1,000 cloth masks to Brightwater
On 1 December, we are celebrating Brightwater's transition to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards.
Two Brightwater employees awarded scholarships at the AGM
Light up Lives Christmas Concerts sponsored by Janissen Electrics tour Brightwater homes
A Kindergarten class has donated some very special gifts to residents at Brightwater The Oaks
This November, donate your old phones, music playing equipment or instruments, and we will find them a new home
Perth Symphony Orchestra performs a series of mini concerts for Brightwater residents
Onslow Garden receives custom built ice cream cart from Men's Shed
Brightwater's Research Centre uncovers solutions that make a real difference to people’s lives, including people living with Dementia.
Brightwater officially opened to the doors to first trial of the Federal Government’s Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP) one year ago.
Getting to know our clients deeply is at the core of what our team does every day.
Residents had their first ever inter-house games, with four teams competing for the inaugural trophy over a two-day carnival event.
Entering The Village, you are always greeted with a warm welcome from Bronnie
Brightwater resident Ray takes a sentimental journey through his old stomping grounds of North Fremantle
Our Kingsway Court Retirement Village Commercial Services General Manager Darren Woolcott talks to The West about retirement fees.
With Aged Care Employee Day being celebrated on Friday, 7 August 2020, we wanted to dedicate this week to recognising our amazing staff.
Men's Sheds across Perth make ice cream carts for Brightwater's Aged Care homes.
The idea that music soothes the soul inspired Brightwater to host a series of intimate concerts for clients and staff.
Brightwater resident Colin looks back on his life on the stage and behind the easel.
On July 17, we celebrate twenty years since our first client stepped through the doors of The Oaks, Waikiki.
An update from our CEO Jennifer Lawrence
Brightwater Hospitality Services Manager, Philip (Phil) Waldron has been avidly developing and implementing the ‘Reimagining the meal experience’ project
The Brightwater Buddies program connects a young university student with Onslow Gardens resident
Brightwater Resident, Susan Henderson thanks staff on their commitment to keeping residents happy
We want to take the opportunity to celebrate each of our wonderful volunteers
We hear from Brightwater Nurse Practitioner, Sheila on her commitment to the industry
Residents at Onslow Gardens enjoyed a visit from Freeze Frame Opera
11 Brightwater clients share their tales, talents and triumphs with the world
Let's compare the benefits
In celebration of World Music Therapy Day on March 1
Spirituality is bigger than religion
Celebrating our employees this OT week
Celebrating our employees this Speech Pathology Week
Celebrating our fantastic employees this Aged Care Employee Day
Kingsley residents and staff enjoy silent disco in style
Onslow Gardens residents enjoyed a delightful day at Perth Zoo
Often it’s only when someone close to us is affected that we really begin to understand what it means
The Music Pharmacy brings joy and rejuvenation to residents just like Ron
CEO Jennifer Lawrence says her experience of the Commission was encouraging
Supporting our clients spiritual needs is of utmost importance
From speech pathology to social work, allied health is key
A passionate hobby can make all the difference to your wellbeing
Need convincing to give back to your community? Read this
Providing expertise in delivering specialised dementia care
Birralee resident celebrates a wonderful year well lived
Make meaningful memories this holiday season
Celebrating Life in the Country as part of WA Seniors Week
Music makes us feel good, but have you ever wondered why?
For Brightwater clients, groove is in the heart
Our volunteers come in different shapes and sizes.