Bolton Clarke Lynbrook Park, Lynbrook

17/07/2025

Lynbrook Park residents have been taking advantage of the beautiful sunshine during their walks and taking a break along the way to do some exercises in the park.

16/07/2025

Residents and team members recently enjoyed a day of cooking and of course eating! They made Burek which is a savoury Croatian pastry made of thin, layered pieces of dough and has various fillings such as meat, cheese, spinach or potatoes.

15/07/2025

Lynbrook Park residents got creative decorating small terracotta pots with paint with leaves and flowers out of the garden!

15/07/2025

It's National Diabetes Week this week and to mark the occasion, Bolton Clarke Research Institute Senior Research Fellow Dr Rajna Ogrin has been chatting with Diabetes Victoria about foot health.
If you have diabetes, taking care of your feet is really important. High blood sugar can affect your nerves and blood flow, which means you might not feel injuries and they may take longer to heal. This can lead to serious problems like ulcers or even amputations—but the good news is most of these can be prevented!
Top tips for keeping your feet healthy include:
* Check your feet every day – Look for cuts, blisters, redness, or swelling. Use a mirror or ask someone to help if you can’t see well.
* Wash and dry your feet daily – Especially between your toes. Keep your skin soft with moisturiser (but not between the toes).
* Trim your nails carefully – Or ask a podiatrist to help.
* Wear comfortable shoes and socks – Avoid tight shoes or seams that rub.
* Never walk barefoot – Even at home.
* See a podiatrist regularly – They can spot problems early and help you manage them.
* Get help quickly – If you notice anything unusual, don’t wait.
To hear Rajna's webinar, visit Annual Cycle of Care: Looking after your foot health - Diabetes Victoria

08/07/2025

Bangerang and Wiradjuri artist Matty Atkinson worked with Live Up to create this artwork, Walking Hand in Hand. It shows how everyday tools can help older First Nations people stay independent. Find out more in Live Up's Everyday Tools to Help Mob guide: AT Mob Guide for First Nations people | LiveUp

07/07/2025

Less than two months before the outbreak of World War II, Brisbane Boer War veteran Mr G. M Money became the first resident at Kingshome, our first veterans home, on 8 July, 1938. The Telegraph published this photograph to mark the occasion.

02/07/2025

On 28 June 1880, Victorian police captured Ned Kelly after the siege at Glenrowan. Five years later, we had our beginnings when Lady Janet Clarke was among prominent Victorians who came together to establish Australia's first home nursing service. Watch this video from the State Library of Victoria to learn about the incredible woman, our namesake, who connects these two events.

How did Ned Kelly’s armour end up on display in the mansion of Janet Lady Clarke … the influential Melbourne woman behind The Ashes? If you require a descrip...

17/06/2025

Queensland Governor Sir Leslie Wilson officially opens Kingshome, Queensland’s first war veterans home, on 18 June 1938. At around the same time, the District Nurses welcome first patients to their new After Care Home in Collingwood. The home was built to alleviate an overburdened hospital system that meant many patients had to be discharged days or weeks before they were ready to leave.

24/04/2025

On this day in 1914, then Lt Colonel William Kinsey Bolton led Australia’s 8th Battalion in the landing at Anzac Cove. Back at home he advocated for establishment of veterans’ homes. In Brisbane, this saw our first homes provided for veterans and wartime nurses with generous community support. Today we continue to support veterans through our services and work including the Veteran Family Mental Wellbeing Series.

27/03/2025

As usual the residents had a delicious spread to choose from thanks to the hospitality team with everything from green fruit to green icing on the cupcakes!

27/03/2025

St Patrick's Day at Lynbrook Park was full fun and laughter with residents and team members dressing up for the occasion while singing and dancing the afternoon away.

27/03/2025

International Women's Day was a blast at Lynbrook Park with the team putting on a delicious spread for residents and team members to enjoy!