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Viv Paust | Senior Story

Across our aged care, home care and retirement communities, there are thousands of stories of a life well lived. This is Viv's.

As a former Manual Arts teacher and current life member of the Woodturners Association, Viv has sawdust running through his veins.

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Brightwater Inglewood - Where Community Thrives

When Brightwater Care Group’s newest aged care home opened last year, Rafaela Arias became, in her own words, its first Queen.

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Brightwater Inglewood - Where Families Feel At Home

When Marion Urfig arrived at the beach in Durban with a girlfriend on Christmas Day 1966, it marked the beginning of a love story that has spanned fifty-six years and two continents. A love story that has withstood the challenges of growing older.

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Dulcie Lampard | Senior Story

Across our aged care, home care and retirement communities, there are thousands of stories of a life well lived. This is Dulcie's.

Dulcie's love affair with literature gave power to her most treasured body of work – a biography about her extraordinary mother, Pearl Hill.

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Jan Quartermaine | Senior Story

Across our aged care, home care and retirement communities, there are thousands of stories of a life well lived. This is Jan's.

A social butterfly, Jan cherishes the comradery of her knitting group, who for years have donated items to premature babies and aged care residents.

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Maureen Bezuidenhout | Senior Story

Across our aged care, home care and retirement communities, there are thousands of stories of a life well lived. This is Maureen's.

Dr. Maureen made headlines for being the first woman at the helm of Johannesburg's largest hospital – a feat unheard of in the sixties.

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Nelly Brandsma | Senior Story

Across our aged care, home care and retirement communities, there are thousands of stories of a life well lived. This is Nelly's.

With a myriad of medals to her name, Nelly has never been one to stand idly by. Having rowed until her late 80s, today at 95 she's still up and at 'em.

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Kate Ramsay | Senior Story

Across our aged care, home care and retirement communities, there are thousands of stories of a life well lived. This is Kate's.

Having grown up in turbulent times and battled through scoliosis, Kate has lived a colourful life on the stage, including a role as Queen Victoria.

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A life of adventure. Discovering our clients. | Senior Story

We know Brightwater At Home clients have led rich and interesting lives, and we are so pleased when we get to learn about them. So when our support worker told us about the book written by her client’s husband, we knew we had to find out more.

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Ron Chandler | Senior Story

Across our aged care, home care and retirement communities, there are thousands of stories of a life well lived. This is Ron's.

After inheriting a one-of-a-kind goat cart built by his grandfather in the days of the gold rush, Ron was delighted to see it restored to its former glory.

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Brian Adamson | Senior Story

Across our aged care, home care and retirement communities, there are thousands of stories of a life well lived. This is Brian's.

If you're a fan of footy, this name might ring a bell. Brian's bragging rights include five goals in a grand final, two premierships and a memorable hairdo.

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Ken Howarth | Senior Story

Across our aged care, home care and retirement communities, there are thousands of stories of a life well lived. This is Ken's.

For Ken, anything is a drum kit. Having lived and breathed music since he was a young lad, these days he still enjoys a regular jam session.

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Penny Crittall | Senior Story

Across our aged care, home care and retirement communities, there are thousands of stories of a life well lived. This is Penny's.

Penny loves a good story, so a career in radio was a natural fit. Despite living with multiple sclerosis, Penny remains an avid traveller and theatregoer.

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Marjorie Charleson | Senior Story

Across our aged care, home care and retirement communities, there are thousands of stories of a life well lived. This is Marjorie's.

Marjorie's illustrious career included many firsts. After a number of trailblazing efforts at Ascot, it's no wonder there's a horse race named in her honour.

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David Grant | Senior Story

Across our aged care, home care and retirement communities, there are thousands of stories of a life well lived. This is David's.

For David, creativity is key. He's painted hundreds of people in their birthday suits, and even written short stories inspired by their candid conversations.

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