Hall & Prior Aged Care NSW

17/07/2025

Bastille Day celebration @ Clover Lea 🥳

Our event at Clover Lea was a delightful success, filled with colour, laughter, and a strong sense of community.

Residents were visibly uplifted by the festive atmosphere and thoroughly enjoyed the cultural experience. A special highlight was a lively concert by Gerry Allen, who entertained everyone with a beautiful selection of songs in French, Italian, as well as some popular English classics.

Another memorable moment was seeing our staff proudly wearing red scarves in unison, echoing the spirit of Bastille Day.

This small but meaningful gesture added to the festive mood and was warmly appreciated by our residents. Moments like these remind us of the power of culture, music, and community in enhancing the lives of those we care for.

16/07/2025

Smoking ceremony marks NAIDOC Week @ Menaville 🖤💛❤️

On Friday 11 July, our residents were invited to a didgeridoo performance and smoking ceremony performed by Brendan Kerin from Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council.

Our resident, Elder Nicholas Hamilton was joined by another Indigenous Australian, Fay Weatheral, who came to our event from Bexley Aged Care. Nicholas shared stories with Brendan while residents and family members were seated ready for his didgeridoo performance.

The morning concluded with a traditional smoking ceremony. The smoke from the burning plants is believed to cleanse both people and places of negative energy and bad spirits.

The residents were treated to homemade damper in the afternoon with a variety of spreads including some traditional bush tucker, which consisted of nuts, berries, seeds, vegetables and fruits.

15/07/2025

Vive La France! 🇫🇷

Acknowledging and commemorating other nation's special days is important to keep our world connected, especially for our elders in aged care.

Bastille Day is France's national day and is celebrated annually on July 14. It commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789, a pivotal event that marked the beginning of the French Revolution.

This event symbolised the end of absolute monarchy and the beginning of a new era for France, focused on liberty, equality, and fraternity.

Here at Fairfield Aged Care Home we enjoyed learning about this wonderful nation and enjoyed special French treats for morning tea – Ooh La La!

14/07/2025

Central Coast NAIDOC Celebrations @ Aubrey Downer 🖤💛❤️

On Friday our Aubrey Downer Aged Care Home residents spent the day celebrating NAIDOC Week at Umina Beach.

The Mingaletta Aboriginal community hosted the celebration with a smoking ceremony that involved burning native plants which is believed to cleanse and purify people.

There was traditional dancing, Aboriginal art including painting and sculpture, storytelling and indigenous songs with didgeridoo and clapsticks. It was great day out and gave us all a great sense of connections to Australia’s cultural history.

11/07/2025

Anjali's baby shower brings all the love @ Clover Lea 👶

A beautiful surprise baby shower was organised for our Clover Lea Registered Nurse, Anjali.

With the thoughtful efforts of DON Irene, DDON Sabina and all the staff, the event came together with love and joy.

Anjali was deeply touched and emotional upon seeing the surprise. Her heartfelt gratitude and radiant smile made the moment even more special. We are all so happy for her and extend our warmest wishes for a safe, smooth delivery and a joyful journey into motherhood.

We can't wait to meet your baby, Anjali!

09/07/2025

Celebrating NAIDOC at Fairfield 🖤💛❤

The residents of Fairfield Aged Care Home engaged in a traditional Aboriginal smoking ceremony on Tuesday where many of them were blessed by the wonderful Uncle Elvis.

A smoking ceremony is an ancient Aboriginal custom used for cleansing, healing, and warding off bad spirits. It involves burning native plants to produce smoke, which is believed to have spiritual and physical cleansing properties.

02/07/2025

Knitting group a real pearler 🧶

Blue Haven Bonaira's weekly resident Knit and Natter group and dedicated volunteers hosted a lovely afternoon tea in Matterson Hall to celebrate Worldwide Knit in Public Day!

Lots of beautiful handmade rugs and items were displayed for residents, friends ands family to see. Members of the group also visited a local display in Gerringong.

Our Knit and Natter group knits squares for Sydney based organisation Wrap with Love which supplies wraps, quilts and other similar items for distribution to needy people and people suffering the effects of cold and trauma in Australia and worldwide.

26/06/2025

Wishing Navneet Baby Happiness! 👶

Recently, our Glenwood Aged Care Home team celebrated a joyful baby shower for CNM Navneet at the Chatswood RSL Club.

The event was filled with happiness, laughter and warm camaraderie as we gathered to celebrate the upcoming arrival of the new baby. This happy event saw us all enjoy delicious food, engaging conversations, and fun activities, creating a memorable and special occasion for everyone – especially Navneet!

We can't wait to meet baby!

23/06/2025

Golden Moments at Clover Lea 💛

A truly special celebration took place at Clover Lea as Jack and his beloved wife marked their 50th wedding anniversary - a golden milestone representing five decades of love, devotion, and shared memories.

Surrounded by their two sons, their partners, and grandchildren, the couple enjoyed a heartwarming day filled with joy and togetherness. Our staff organised a beautiful event, complete with elegant decorations, tasty savouries, and refreshing drinks to make the occasion extra festive.

Adding a deeply personal touch, Jack’s wife brought along their treasured family photo album. The pages, filled with precious memories from their life together, brought smiles, laughter, and even a few happy tears. Both family members and staff enjoyed looking through the photographs and reminiscing about the special moments they captured.

It was a celebration full of warmth, love, and cherished memories — a beautiful tribute to a remarkable 50-year journey, enjoyed by all who had the pleasure of being part of it.

Congratulations to you both 🫶

11/06/2025

Norma turns 100 💜

Our wonderful resident Norma at Canberra Aged Care has turned 100 today!

We wish you the happiest of days and congratulate you on becoming a centenarian! These crisp Canberra winters must be what keep you looking so young . . .

05/06/2025

05/06/2025

Nicholas Attends Bayside Council's Reconciliation Ceremony 🖤💛❤️

Resident Nicholas from Menaville Aged Care Home in Rockdale recently attended a truly memorable event held by Bayside Council for Reconciliation Week.

Nicholas found great pleasure and significance in being among Elders from different communities, especially Aunty Barb Simms.

Aunty Barb shared her powerful story of growing up on mission in La Perouse, the many challenges she has overcome, and her continued passion for sharing cultural knowledge.

A particularly moving moment for Nicholas was meeting Freedom Rider Ann Curthoys, which brought back memories of his own uncle’s involvement in the Freedom Rides - a moment of deep reflection and pride.

He thoroughly enjoyed the flag-raising and smoking ceremonies, describing the entire day as one of the best he’s ever had.

For Nicholas, it was a day filled with connection, culture, and community.