Centenarians (almost) celebrate 77 years of marriage
At 99 and 100 years old, Irene and Neville Keen aren’t just defying the odds, they’re making history with what it means to grow old together. Married for an incredible…
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New bus for Peninsula Villages
Peninsula Villages is anxiously awaiting a new arrival– a 12-seater bus to make residents’ lives easier. The aged care provider said the new bus, which will arrive in June, underscores…
Peninsula Villages bolsters specialist care
Leading Central Coast aged care provider Peninsula Villages at Umina Beach has proactively embraced the introduction of mandatory care minutes in aged care. The initiative, arising from the Royal Commission…
Splashing out to help prevent youth suicide
The dedicated catering team at Peninsula Villages is making a splash in the fight against youth suicide by participating in Laps for Life throughout March. The national initiative raises vital…
New app to find right person for the job in aged care
Peninsula Villages, a leading provider of aged care and retirement living services on the Central Coast, has achieved significant recruitment outcomes since launching its new employee referral and reward program,…
Trailblazer retires from Peninsula Villages Board
Pamela Palmer is to retire from the Peninsula Villages Board of Directors following an impressive 30-year tenure. Starting her journey with Peninsula Villages as the only female and first clinician…
The next generation of aged care workers
Peninsula Villages has unveiled its new and innovative traineeship program in partnership with Registered Training Organisation, ET Australia. The first of its kind on the Central Coast, the Care Partner…
Anas finds a home and community at Peninsula Villages
Nestled in the heart of Umina Beach, Peninsula Villages is a leading aged care facility that is home to some of the most remarkable people in the community. One such…
Peninsula Villages looks after mental health of staff
Peninsula Villages at Umina Beach hosted a number of events on Thursday, September 14, to raise awareness of mental health in the aged care sector. The events, run as part…
Knitting up a storm for premature babies
Two residents of Peninsula Villages have picked up their knitting needles to support premature babies and their families. Bren and Sylvia love nothing more than knitting in the sunshine together….
Two deaf women are an inspiration for all to learn Auslan
Two deaf residents at Peninsula Villages have inspired staff and other residents to learn Auslan, the Australian sign language, through regular language classes hosted at the aged care village. Jan…
Groundsman Greg still loves his job after 36 years
Greg Smith of Ettalong is about to celebrate 36 years of working as a groundsman at not-for-profit aged care provider Peninsula Villages. With almost four decades of service, Smith is…
Gemma gets a headstart on career in aged care
Gemma Szabo is just one of the 59 Central Coast high school students gaining real world practical skills and experience by completing TAFE-Delivered Vocational Education Training at TAFE NSW Gosford….
The Peninsula’s own Trueman Show
Peninsula Villages at Umina Beach may not be the set of a Jim Carrey movie, but it has its very own Trueman Show going on, with four members of the…
Special Mother’s Day at Peninsula Villages
Peninsula Villages celebrated Mother’s Day on May 8 with a special morning tea and activities at each of its residential communities. For team member Sue Bagnell, Mother’s Day at the…
Valentines Day sparks romance at the Villages
Love was in the air at Peninsula Villages on Valentine’s Day, as the aged care organisation welcomed back visitors for the first time in months. The previous visitation restrictions that…
Nursing homes not in need of Defence Force assistance
Local aged care organisations have welcomed the news that Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel will be able to support staff if work shortages intensify. No local organisations have received that…
Aged care provider says Nurse Practitioners are the future
Nurse practitioners are needed to help stem the “aged care GP crisis” on the Peninsula according to local aged care provider Peninsula Villages. Peninsula Villages is one of only a…
Aged care provider welcomes new CEO
Local aged care organisation Peninsula Villages has welcomed Colin Osborne as its new CEO this month amidst a national crisis in the aged care sector caused by COVID-19 outbreaks. Taking…
Stephan’s food shows how much he cares
Local aged care organisation, Peninsula Villages, is celebrating the work of one of its staff who is set to bring a touch of the Mediterranean to the village for its…