Olivet Care

07/10/2025

Grieving in palliative care is unique because it often begins before a loved one has passed. This is known as anticipatory grief, a process where families, caregivers, and even the person receiving care experience emotions of loss, sadness, and reflection as they prepare for what is to come.

Unlike sudden loss, palliative care allows families time to process their emotions and say meaningful goodbyes. While this can be emotionally challenging, it also provides opportunities for closure, connection, and making the most of shared time.

Grieving during palliative care is important because:

✔ It Helps Process Emotions – Acknowledging feelings of loss, sadness, and even relief can prevent emotional distress later on.

✔ It Strengthens Connections – Families and loved ones can come together, share memories, and express love and appreciation while time allows.

✔ It Prepares Families for the Future – Understanding grief helps families cope with end-of-life decisions, discussions, and practical arrangements with greater clarity.

✔ It Supports Mental and Emotional Well-being – Ignoring grief can lead to prolonged distress, while open communication and support help people manage their emotions in a healthy way.

Read more on our blog: https://olivet.com.au/palliative-care/

Grieving in palliative care is unique because it often begins before a loved one has passed. This is known as anticipatory grief, a process where families,

07/08/2025

🦸‍♀️ Everyday Superheroes at Olivet 🦸‍♂️

This Aged Care Employee Day, we pause to honour the incredible people who bring compassion, dignity, and love to the lives of older Australians.

From care teams to support staff, our Olivet family is made up of Everyday Superheroes.
You show up with kindness and compassion every day, enriching lives and lifting spirits in ways that truly matter.

Today is about YOU.

Your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed, and your impact is felt. Thank you for all that you do, not just today, but every day.

We’re proud to celebrate you.

Here's some photos of our fun-loving team!

06/08/2025

Everyday Superheroes at Olivet!

This Aged Care Employee Day, Thursday 7 August, we say a heartfelt THANKS to the incredible people who work with dedication, compassion and resilience to support older Australians.

From care teams to support staff, our people are the backbone of Olivet, enriching lives every day with kindness, respect and professionalism.

This year, our theme is Everyday Superheroes, and we’re celebrating in style! 🥳

Stay tuned for photos of our staff in their superhero finest and find out who will take home the title of Best Dressed Superhero! 🏆🦸

Thank you for all that you do—not just today, but every day.

Ageing Australia

30/07/2025

We baked. You showed up. Together, we raised $875 for Meal-A-Day! 🙌

Thank you for your incredible support at last month’s bake sale. Your culinary magic and generous hearts truly made it unforgettable. From the beautifully presented slices to the irresistible cookies that sold out in a flash, every treat helped make a tangible difference.

The funds raised have gone directly to Meal-A-Day’s mission: empowering vulnerable children through access to clean water, agricultural training, basic health care, education, and yes, a nourishing meal each day.

We couldn’t have done this without you. Your kindness and dedication to good causes rises higher than the fluffiest sponge cake. 💛

22/05/2025

Olivet's Biggest Morning Tea 🧁🍰🫖🌞

Friends and families of our residents were invited to enjoy delicious cupcakes, sandwiches, and some fun tea party themed activities today, as Olivet hosted a Biggest Morning Tea in support of the Cancer Council.

A worthy cause and one of many opportunities provided for the Olivet community to have a tea-riffic time 🧁

21/05/2025

On Sunday the 18th of May, Olivet Staff, Family and Volunteers took part in the 2025 Memory Walk and Jog to raise funds and awareness for the 421,000 Australians living with dementia. Our team walked, jogged and ran for our residents especially those in our memory support unit, Juniper. Many of us also participated for special loved ones past and present, who have been affected by this condition. Olivet thanks all those who donated their time to share in this event.

15/05/2025

Menu Meeting 🗣🍽🥗🍝

Every three months Tatjana, our Catering Manager, consults with interested residents who would like to give feedback on the residential menu, one of the many ways in which Olivet works in partnership with our residents.

At the March meeting Tatjana facilitated a lively discussion, helped by her strong rapport with the residents. Talking points ranged from specific dishes to presentation, and there was a notable team effort to include everyone who wanted to contribute. Suggestions and feedback were then recorded to shape future menus.

Near the end there was a round of applause and words of appreciation for Tatjana's efforts as Catering Manager, which I think we can all agree is well deserved 👏

08/05/2025

Skylarkers at Olivet 🎶💃🎶

Giving their all in the name of entertainment, Olivet was lucky enough to have local singing group The Skylarkers visit and perform a varied and expressive repertoire last week.

'Georgie Girl', 'Close To You', 'Razzle Dazzle' and many more - a great mix of popular favourites and musical numbers performed solo and ensemble with costume changes and distinct musical theatre flair. The response from our residents was enthusiastic, perhaps best summed up by the audience member who exclaimed 'how good is this!'.

01/05/2025

At Olivet Care, we value the power of connection and the comfort it brings to those living in residential care. A visit from a loved one can lift spirits, ease feelings of loneliness, and bring a sense of familiarity and joy to a resident’s day. However, understanding visitation rights, etiquette, and how to make the most of your time together can enhance the experience for both residents and visitors.

In this guide, we’ll explore the key aspects of aged care visitation, including the emotional well-being benefits, health etiquette, thoughtful gift ideas, and how to create meaningful moments during your visits.

If you have any questions or would like support before your visit, our team is always here to help.

Read more on our blog: https://olivet.com.au/aged-care-visitation-the-power-of-a-visit/

In this guide, we’ll explore the key aspects of aged care visitation, including the emotional well-being benefits, health etiquette, thoughtful gift ideas,

29/04/2025

March Employee of the month: Sonia Rani 🎉🎉

Sonia Rani has consistently gone above and beyond in providing exceptional care to our residents, demonstrating professionalism, compassion, and dedication in every task.

In March, to highlight the Aged Care Quality Standard 5, Clinical Care and the Fruit of the Spirit - Kindness, we asked Olivet staff to nominate a member of our invaluable Nursing staff.

We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all other staff members who were nominated. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for the hard work each of you contributes.

Please join us in congratulating Sonia Rani for her outstanding contributions, we're incredibly proud to have you on our team! Keep up the amazing work! 🌟

24/04/2025

Wildlife Encounter at Olivet 🐍🦘🦎

The Wellbeing team has set the bar high for school holiday activities, bringing the Olivet community together with a wonderful BBQ and a visit from Aussie Wildlife Displays.

Aussie Wildlife Displays gave a great interactive presentation to Olivet residents, friends, and family and then facilitated some up close wildlife encounters. The wildlife handlers were patient and knowledgeable, engaging everyone in this fun and special experience. Smiles, excitement, brave handling of reptiles, a great day rounded out with a BBQ lunch and ice-cream 🍦

17/04/2025

Easter Hat Parade 🐰🥚🐣👒

The Wellbeing team has organised a wonderful series of activities for Easter and the school holidays, including the Easter Hat Parade on Tuesday.

Fetching hats were decorated on Monday and shown off on Tuesday with style and aplomb to pop music and encouragement from fellow residents.

Wishing you a Happy Easter from the Olivet team 🐰🎉