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Extra support for carers in Gippsland - Friday, July 23, 2010

Benetas and Alzheimer's Australia VIC have continued their partnership in the Gippsland region by starting a second support group for carers of people living with dementia. The Orbost Carers Support Group will meet for the first time on 2 September.

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Benetas CEO recognised for visionary leadership - Friday, July 23, 2010

 

After just 18 months in her role as Chief Executive Officer of leading aged care provider Benetas, Ms Sandra Hills has been recognised for her achievements at the SACS Awards for Leadership.

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Major church groups seek action on community mental health - Thursday, July 22, 2010

As a member of Anglicare Australia, Benetas supports the move by major church groups to call on parties to commit to an immediate and substantial increase in investment in community mental health.

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Father Bob and John Safran launch 'The Grand Plan' - Friday, July 09, 2010

Aged care service providers such as Anglicare Australia and Benetas have joined forces to support the Campaign for Care of Older Australians Group. The Grand Plan campaign encourages all Australians to think about aged care and encourage our MPs to put make it a priority.

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Winners of Aged Care Nurses Awards announced - Friday, July 02, 2010
Five very deserving nurses have been selected as the winners of the Radio 3AW and Benetas Aged Care Nurses Appreciation Awards.
 
 
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Benetas recognised as a Fair and Flexible Employer - Thursday, July 01, 2010

Not-for-profit aged care provider Benetas has been recognised as a 2010 Fair and Flexible Employer by the Victorian Government’s Working Families Council.

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Bringing a family back together - Wednesday, June 30, 2010

The idea of being separated from family and loved ones for years, let alone decades, is unimaginable to most people. But for 74-year-old local Werribee resident Margaret King it was reality until a recent family reunion.

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Funding granted for family-focused dementia project - Monday, May 17, 2010

People living with dementia will soon be able to enjoy happier meal times with their families thanks to a new ‘Happy Eating Project’ to be developed by not-for-profit aged care provider Benetas.

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Start of Coronial Inquest – Broughton Hall - Monday, April 12, 2010

Benetas welcomes the start of the Coroner’s inquest today (12 April) into the deaths of four residents at Broughton Hall in April 2007 during an outbreak of gastroenteritis.

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Leading aged care provider backs Brumby’s reform Agenda - Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Leading Victorian aged care provider, Benetas, today joined Aged and Community Care Victoria (ACCV) to support Premier John Brumby’s agenda that urges the federal government to fully address aged care requirements as part of proposed health reform.

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Benetas: Employer of Choice for Women for 5th year - Tuesday, March 09, 2010

The Federal Government’s Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) has recognised Benetas as an Employer of Choice for Women.

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New Research Shows Older Australians viewed as a “Burden on Society” - Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Ageist attitudes are rife throughout the Australian population with older people often viewed as fragile, unproductive and a burden on society, according to new research.

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Benetas CEO Sandra Hills on Talking Health, Sunday 15 November 2009 - Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Listen to 3AW radio host GP Dr Sally Cockburn discuss aged care concerns with consumers and experts including Benetas CEO Sandra Hills on Talking Health, Sunday 15 November 2009.

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