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24.01.2022 Good news for our residents. From next week, residents will be able to enjoy daily visits from family including grandchildren. We've also put in place a new Visitor Pass Holder booking system to apply to all visits from June 29. You'll need to register for a Visitor Pass before your visit so find out more by heading to https://bene.org.au//bene-introduces-a-new-visitor-bookin/

22.01.2022 Just in time for afternoon tea We're currently working on a very special project with SA food personality Rosa Matto and the very talented Italo Vardaro. Starring members of the Bene community, Rosa's words and Italo's images bring to life the joy in ageing, with an exhibition to be presented at the Migration Museum early next year. Thanks SALIFE magazine for the write up!

21.01.2022 If you're looking for food, wine, music and great company (and let's face it, who isn't?) check out Radio Italia Uno's AgriAdventures Community Market on Friday 28 August

20.01.2022 This year has been tough on many but for those living with dementia the pandemic has been particularly challenging. To support Dementia Australia and the great work that they do, Team Bene will be back fpr the 2021 Memory Walk & Jog on 28 March 2021 at Colley Reserve, Glenelg. Join Team Bene now and get the 30% Super Early Bird discount. If you register today or tomorrow, you'll also go in the running to win a Garmin Watch valued at $599! Head to https://www.memorywalk.com.au/fundraisers/teambene

19.01.2022 We all deserve some joy this holiday season. So as we rush around in preparation for the festivities to come, we're asking you to take a moment to share some goodwill with those living with dementia, both young and old. Please help us bring some extra joy this holidays by donating a virtual bauble or gift to our Christmas tree at https://fundraising.dementia.org.au//beneag/bene-aged-care

18.01.2022 Our people have been the silver lining in this year of hardship. Tirelessly bringing their all to provide the kind of thoughtful and compassionate care that our older Australians deserve, our staff and volunteers have done us proud. Maria is a shining example of who we are at Bene. From our family to yours, best wishes for the new year!

17.01.2022 What a great initiative! If you would like to learn more about caring for people living with dementia, Dementia Australia is offering two FREE online courses. You have just one more day to sign up at https://bit.ly/2YL5vsy. Be sure to use the promo code: OFB

16.01.2022 What better way to kickstart your health and fitness goals than by walking for a cause? Walking is the perfect antidote to the excesses of the holidays so we're inviting all of you to join Tean Bene for our annual walk in the Dementia Australia Memory Walk & Jog on March 28. To sign up or donate, head to https://www.memorywalk.com.au/fundraisers/teambene

16.01.2022 An extra festive wish to all. And a special acknowledgement of the extraordinary support, adaptability and selfless dedication that everyone has shown across our Bene community. The kind of care that has enabled us to best serve the wellbeing of our older loved ones and help keep each of us safe. Best wishes for the season to you and yours

15.01.2022 While we remain vigilant and continue to monitor the situation with the current COVID-19 cluster in South Australia, we are pleased to announce that our residential care homes will be commencing scheduled visitation from tomorrow. Our centre-based program at Bene Padre Pio will also be recommencing from December 1. We thank you for your patience and support during this time. To find out more, go to https://bene.org.au/covid-19-information-for-our-community/

14.01.2022 Just in time for Christmas! With the new COVID-19 direction enacted by the SA government, we're pleased to be able to announce further easing of restrictions for visitation across our residential care homes. Find out more at https://bene.org.au/covid-19-information-for-our-community/

13.01.2022 A BIG THANK YOU to our incredible Bene team! The Board and Management of Bene would like to take this opportunity to applaud the commitment, compassion and care with which our dedicated staff and volunteers support the older members of our community to live better. Well done to our Community Services team for their quick adaptation to working remotely and remaining focused on what they can do to improve the lives of our consumers. Particularly noteworthy is the increased con...tact with our vulnerable consumers throughout the COVID-19 shutdown. And thank you to our Residential Care team for their tremendous efforts in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment in the face of a pandemic and for taking the extra time and care to ensure the continued wellbeing of our residents. Testament to this has been the overwhelmingly positive response from their families. Working in aged care certainly has its challenges, but it is a noble profession that brings joy to a generation well deserving of our care. Ant those that have made it their profession are truly deserving of our recognition. Share a special shout out to our Bene heroes in the comments below. #ThanksforCaring

12.01.2022 As we count down the days until Christmas, we're asking our community to get into the festive spirit with random acts of kindness in support of those living with dementia. It's as easy as donating a virtual bauble or present to our Chirstmas tree. Help us light up our tree by going to: https://bene.org.au//a-virtual-christmas-tree-in-support-/

11.01.2022 As we continue to monitor the situation with the current COVID-19 cluster in South Australia, we have put in place some measures to protect our community of residents, consumers, families, staff and volunteers. To find out how these measures will affect our services, go to https://bene.org.au/covid-19-information-for-our-community/

10.01.2022 This is news you'll want to hear The South Australian government has lifted restrictions on the number of care and support visits that a resident in an aged care home can receive. That's great news for your loved ones. Of course, we'll still be taking all the necessary safety precautions to keep everyone safe. Find out more at https://bene.org.au/covid-19-information-for-our-community/

08.01.2022 It truly must be the season of goodwill. We've just received our very first donation to our virtual Christmas tree! Thank you Julie for your generous support in bringing a little extra cheer to those impacted by dementia To donate, head to https://bene.org.au//a-virtual-christmas-tree-in-support-/

08.01.2022 Pink Day festivities! Doing our bit to fundraise for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, the Bene Vita social program attendees and staff got busy baking and decorating cupcakes, making hats and modelling them down the runway at our Pink Day fashion parade. A good time was had by all, fundraising in support of this important cause #breastcancerawarenessmonth

08.01.2022 Christmas came early to Bene St Clair with the delivery of a well-loved Beale piano. The generous donation was an instant hit with our residents with the talented former chruch organist trotting out a few tunes!

05.01.2022 Now this is how to make the most out of life!

04.01.2022 It's December 1 and officially time to get festive! We've put up our Christmas treeand put together our Christmas wish list. And this year, our wish is to reach our fundraising target of $1000 to bring festive cheer to the estimated 459,000 Australians living with dementia. How can you help? By helping us to decorate our virtual Christmas tree with donations of virutal baubles and presents. Head to https://bene.org.au//a-virtual-christmas-tree-in-support-/

02.01.2022 Just one of many sepcial friendships at our Bene Vita Lifestyle & Wellness centre-based programs. We have certainly missed seeing you all and can't wait to welcome you back from Monday 27 July Sneak a peak at Antonietta and Isabella's special friendship: https://bene.org.au/news-and-stories/the-friendship/

02.01.2022 The strength of our elders has made possible the life we have today, and their wisdom the possibility of a brighter future. So is it not our collective responsibility, as a compassionate and caring community, to #stopelderabuse? We believe it is. To find out how you can help to ensure that our valued elders are treated with the dignity and respect that they deserve, go to https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au//stop+elde/stop+elder+abuse

01.01.2022 Do you want to keep up with key COVID-19 updates in your language? We know how important this is for so many in our diverse Bene community. Covering Health, Education, Business and Financial Support, Community Safety and Settlement Services, and Visas and the Border, the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs COVID-19 website has information in 63 languages. Go to: https://covid19inlanguage.homeaffairs.gov.au