Brightwater Care Group in Perth, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Brightwater Care Group

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 1300 223 968

Address: Brightwater House, 355 Scarborough Beach Road 6017 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: https://www.brightwatergroup.com

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• Non-profit organisation
• Disability service
• Nursing home

25.01.2022 I’m quite happy there. Things are to my liking. I love the gardens. I like to see the flowers and sit in the sun. We asked Susan and her daughter Sarah to give us an insight into their experience at Brightwater The Oaks in Waikiki. Find out more about Brightwater The Oaks here https://bit.ly/2YXcld8

24.01.2022 Through their own creative fundraising initiative, the Kindergarten class from South Coast Baptist College has donated some very special gifts to clients at Brightwater The Oaks in Waikiki!

24.01.2022 Did you know that nearly three quarters of people with mobility impairment can't find housing that meets their needs? Brightwater has signed to support the Building Better Homes Campaign, in an effort to improve building standards for people with disability. You can help support this movement too, by signing a petition to support that mandatory accessibility standards are included in the National Building Code.... To make a difference, click the link below.

24.01.2022 Budding chefs at Brightwater’s Marangaroo Transitional Accommodation Program took part in a cooking masterclass with local My Kitchen Rules star Anna Bruno, cooking Christmas goodies such as shortbread and crostoli. Read more at the link below.

24.01.2022 This is Valerie, she was a star in the WA Opera. Her voice echoed through the theatre, and the crowds applauded. She misses that feeling, and she doesn’t know it yet, but we’re going to give it back to her. Give the gift of joy this Christmas by helping someone achieve their dream. ... Donate to our Light up a Life Christmas Appeal here https://bit.ly/36XKP3Y

23.01.2022 An all dancing and singing children's ensemble started touring Brightwater homes last week with a group from Class Act Performers giving a very special performance Clients thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas festivities, which also included crackers and a morning tea of mince pies and Christmas cakes These concerts were made possible by Brightwater sponsor of 30 years, Janissen Electrics, who have provided Brightwater’s clients with support for many years.... Read more here https://bit.ly/396vtvC

22.01.2022 Congratulations to Beryl and Steve Foster, who are celebrating their 72nd wedding anniversary today! Residing at Brightwater The Cove in Mandurah, they still enjoy each other's company every day.

19.01.2022 To honour International Day of People with Disability, we invite you to join our See the Ability in Disability Celebration! Free sausage sizzle Sporting personalities from West Coast Eagles, Perth Wildcats and Perth Heat Live entertainment... Activities for all abilities Silent auction Succulent mini market Find out more on the event page below.

18.01.2022 Ken was a drummer, playing in pubs and dancehalls around London. He’s never lost his love for music but he says you’ve got to hear it live. We hear you Ken. Give the gift of joy this Christmas by helping someone achieve their dream. Donate to our Light up a Life Christmas Appeal here https://bit.ly/36XKP3Y

16.01.2022 In celebration of Seniors Week, we share 16 positive quotes about ageing Read more here https://bit.ly/3ki7FGW

15.01.2022 The official turning of the first sod at 'Brightwater Inglewood' was held in January this year. It celebrated the commencement of construction of our new intergenerational campus, which will include a contemporary 128 bed residential aged care community, a dedicated research centre and a new corporate office. Here's a wrap up of the day.

15.01.2022 TIMES REVEALED! Join us in celebrating International Day of People with Disability this Thursday from 10am to 3pm at 355 Scarborough Beach Rd, Osborne Park.

15.01.2022 The Oaks in Waikiki was treated to a Christmas party, with carols and old favourites performed by a local musician, a tasty Christmas feast, and plenty of dancing and smiles! Every week, activities like this plus much more take place in Brightwater's aged care homes. Find out more about The Oaks here https://bit.ly/3awGqHv

14.01.2022 Our Life's Possibilities fundraising program gives us the opportunity to make our clients' dreams come true Rex from The Oaks in Waikiki was longing for a morning out in the sunshine along the Rockingham foreshore, and this was made possible last week! To donate to Brightwater's latest fundraising appeal, go to https://bit.ly/2UlyXlu

12.01.2022 We are very grateful for the amazing team at Get Scrubbed WA Ltd who have donated a huge number of cloth masks to Brightwater, many of which have already been delivered to our Supported Independent Living clients earlier this year. We will be delivering more of these masks this week to our clients living in their own homes.

11.01.2022 Margaret, a resident at Brightwater South Lake, enjoyed The Nutcracker ballet with her daughters, Julie and Deborah. Margaret has always been a big ballet fan, and thanks to the generous donations by our community, this was made possible through our Life’s Possibilities fundraising initiative. Find out more about how you can support Brightwater here https://bit.ly/38cb86c

11.01.2022 Thank you to The Coffee Club Australia, who will be donating 50 cents to our fundraising appeal for every hot beverage sold next Thursday (3 December) for International Day of People with Disability. This money will go towards assistive technology equipment for our clients with a disability. Visit your local Coffee Club next Thursday, or you can donate directly towards this special cause here https://bit.ly/2V477dR

10.01.2022 Do you have an old smart phone Unwanted music instruments Or even an old cassette player, CD player, record player or walkman that you don’t need anymore ... What about spare CDs, cassettes and records We'll take them and give them a new life Drop them off at our Osborne Park or Inglewood locations, or post them to us. More details below

10.01.2022 Our Succulent Mini Market is underway! Come visit us at 44 Bedford St, Bentley, we’re here until 4pm.

09.01.2022 Wishing our Brightwater community a happy and safe festive season! We hope everybody has a chance to enjoy time with their family and friends, as well as a break to rejuvenate for the year ahead.

08.01.2022 "It is great to finally be a part of a consistent disability funding and accreditation system across the whole of Australia, it gives our clients certainty and capacity to learn from initiatives taking place Australia wide, it also gives them portability so our clients can live anywhere in Australia." - Janet Wagland, Brightwater General Manager Community. Today, Brightwater's disability community held morning teas to celebrate the transition to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, joining the other States and Territories in meeting the Commission's requirements. Read more below.

08.01.2022 Our new residential aged care, research centre and corporate head office has reached its next milestone, with Georgiou Group appointed as the head contractor! Read more below, and stay tuned over the coming months for more exciting announcements about our new home.

08.01.2022 Our Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Lawrence, shares an overview of the year that was at Brightwater, and a heartwarming end of year message.

08.01.2022 10am to 4pm today! Over 200 succulents for sale, ice cold drinks and a 'spin to win' game. See you there - 44 Bedford Street, Bentley (And just a reminder, it is cash only)

07.01.2022 Arts and crafts make a regular appearance on the calendar of activities at Brightwater South Lake! Every one of our aged care homes at Brightwater has complimentary activities ranging from music groups to weekly craft classes You can find out more about all 11 of our aged care homes here https://bit.ly/2WhWO6T

07.01.2022 Don't miss our Succulent Mini Market this Sunday! With over 200 succulents to choose from, a 'spin to win' game and ice cold drinks, drop by 44 Bedford Street Bentley any time from 10am to 4pm. https://fb.me/e/1iFtuGPSt

07.01.2022 Last week, a group of 50 of our Brightwater at Home clients enjoyed a Christmas high tea, including performances from West Australian Opera and Class Act Performers! Read more at the link below.

06.01.2022 Our retirement community Kingsway Court celebrated Seniors Week last Thursday evening with a sundowner by the bowling green. Carefully crafted for over 55s, there’s always a social event for people who live at Kingsway Court to enjoy! Find out more here https://bit.ly/3fTVbDz

05.01.2022 When was the last time you reached your 10,000 steps a day? Tag your walking buddy and be inspired by 5 reasons to keep walking

03.01.2022 Brightwater is full of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, day in, day out, across all of our services. That is why every year we have the Values and Service Awards that recognises and rewards employees who personify our values and commitment every day. The purpose of the Service Awards is recognise the length of service of individuals who have worked with Brightwater from 10 years to 40+ years.... The Values Awards recognise the contributions of individuals who live our Brightwater Mission and Values of Care, Learning, Innovation and People. Congratulations to everyone in our team who received an award! Read more about the awards and the winners here https://bit.ly/37fESji

03.01.2022 At the forefront of being prepared, we have trained over 65 staff members for a specialised surge workforce, as part of our ongoing pandemic response. Thank you to each and every staff member who has volunteered to be part of this team - who are now leaders in our organisation and have been sharing what they have learnt with colleagues and championing our COVID-19 response across the organisation.

03.01.2022 Fourteen clients from across our disability services business participated in the Brightwater Getaway Camp in December, sponsored by our friends at Downer EDI Mining. Facilitated by Cahoots, the three days of fun were hosted at the Swan Valley Adventure Centre and included activities such as team building exercises, ball games, outdoor challenges, fishing, a high adrenaline ropes course, movie night, a BBQ and much more. Thank you to everyone who was involved to make this possible.

01.01.2022 At our Annual General Meeting this year, two Brightwater staff members were awarded scholarships to conduct a project or research study that creates opportunities to improve the quality of life for our clients. Congratulations to Brightwater Speech Pathologist Niall Taylor for being awarded the Don Hutchinson Scholarship for his dysphagia screening tool project, and to Brightwater Counsellor Keith Bocks for being awarded the Peter Lane Scholarship for his pastoral care service project. Find out more here https://bit.ly/3mcDDGD

01.01.2022 Have you spring cleaned your home and found music playing equipment you no longer need? Help us share the love of music with our community! This month, we're taking donations for unwanted: Smartphones Music instruments... CD players, cassette players, walkmens Music CDs, cassettes and records Find out more below.