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Media Releases 2011

Amana Living top two in Australia at Employer of Choice Awards
18 November 2011

Amana Living - one of Western Australia's largest not-for-profit aged care and community care providers - has been awarded 'Runner-Up' for the esteemed national Employer of Choice award by the Aged Care Association Australia (ACAA). . ./more

Put a spring in your step with the Wearne Home Spring Fair
2 November 2011

Celebrate wonderful weather, good food and great friends at the Wearne Home Spring Fair in Mandurah on Saturday 5 November 2011. . . /more

Amana Living celebrates Seniors Week with a dance
1 November 2011

In celebration of Seniors Week - residents and clients of Amana Living hit the dance floor at an exclusive social event held on the 8th November 2011 at the Grand Ballroom, Burswood Entertainment Complex. . ./more

Amana Living shortlisted for top employer award
13 October 2011

Amana Living has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Australia-wide Aged Care Association Australia (ACAA) Employer of Choice award for the second time in the past four years, after previously winning it in 2008. . ./more

Residents battle it out in the Wii World Cup
7 October 2011

As Australia battles the giants of Rugby Union in the 2011 World Cup, residents of (centre) in (location) are taking on their own sporting challenge in the Amana Living Wii World Cup. . ./more

Women of Wearne Home take on Aged Care Games
4 October 2011

Eight residents from Amana Living's Wearne Home in Mandurah will battle it out against other aged care residents in the South West Aged Care Games on 11 October. . ./more

Lesmurdie resident celebrates 102 birthdays
19 September 2011

A member of one of the Great Southern's first farming families celebrates his 102nd birthday on Friday 23rd September. . . /more

Amana Living appoints new service manager in Kalgoorlie
16 September 2011

Residents, clients and staff of Edward Collick Home and Muschamp Village have welcomed new service manager, Gail Macdonald, to the Amana Living team. . ./more

Dementia service inundated with calls
14 September 2011

A ground-breaking service to help Western Australians diagnosed with dementia has been unindated with calls since it first launched 11 weeks ago. . ./more

Amana Living prioritises Dementia Care
9 September 2011

With Australia's rapidly ageing population and the rising prevalence of dementia in the community, Amana Living is determined to remain on the front foot when it comes to caring and supporting residents and clients who are living with dementia now but also in the future. . ./more

Kelmscott Aged Care graduate to be celebrated
2 September 2011

Nurse Larissa Madunic from Kelmscott is to be honoured for her committment to aged care and completion of her diploma in Enrolled Nursing at the Enrolled Nurse Graduation ceremony on 2nd September 2011. . ./more

Sensory garden for bloomin' good cause
19 July 2011

Signs to help trigger long term memories, scented flowers and a herb garden will all be part of a new sensory experience aimed at enriching the lives of Kinross seniors living with dementia - thanks to a generous donation from two local Rotary Clubs.../more

Inaugural McCusker Nurse set to revolutionise support for Western Australians living with dementia
21 June 2011

A newly created role which is thought to be the first of its kind in Australia will be a one-stop-shop in providing support to the growing number of Western Australians living with dementia. . ./more

Amana Living Living residents bring joy to African children
16 June 2011

Residents of a local Cottesloe aged care centre run by award winning Amana Living are making a differnce to childre on the other side of the world - simply by knitting. . ./more

Amana Living recognised as best in the West
13 June 2011

Amana Living has won WA aged care's premier award for excellence presented by WA's peak aged care industry body Aged and Community Services of WA (ACSWA). . ./more

Art used as enrichment for people living with dementia
10 June 2011

An art exhibition organised by one of Amana Living's aged care centres will display the creative talents of local people living with dementia.../more

Kites fly high for people living with dementia
8 June 2011

The South Perth foreshore will come alive on Wednesday when a group of seniors will be given the opportunity to reminisce and have fun. . ./more

Share a cuppa and raise money for cancer
18 May 2011

Amana Living, one of WA's largest aged care organisations, is lending its support to the Cancer Council by hosting a Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser at Lefroy Day Centre. . ./more

Amana Living nominate unsung heroes
5 May 2011

An employee, trainee and volunteer at one of Western Australia's largest aged care organisation, Amana Living, have been recognised for their commitment to aged care after becoming finalistes in the third annual Aged and Community Services of Western Australia's (ACSWA) annual Excellence in Care Awards. . ./more

Hillandale Village seniors say thank you to community
1 March 2011

What could have been a disaster for over 30 seniors at Amana Living's Hillandale Village in Roleystone at the start of February turned into an overwhelming display of community generosity that residents are keen to acknowledge. . ./more

Open day to showcase benefits of working in aged care
22 February 2011

Working with seniors and in the aged and community care sector can be rewarding, fun and highly meaningful work according to one of Western Australia's largest aged care organisations, which is launching a recuitment drive targeting younger people next week. . ./more

Dementia specialist appointed at Amana Living
10 February 2011

The newly created role of Dementia Care Specialist at one of WA's largest aged care organisations - Amana Living - has been filled by occupational therapist and behaviour specialist Louise Jones. . ./more

Amana Living Day Club clients support flood victims on Australia Day
18 January 2011

Seniors at Amana Living's Lefroy Day Club will show their support to the victims of Queensland's flood crisis next week when they hold a fundraising event on Wednesday 26 January. . ./more

Game, set and match to Kinross seniors
11 January 2011

After eight weeks of tournaments and dozens of games, matches, rounds and nail-biting finishes, clients from Amana Living's Kinross Day Club have been crowned the inaugural winners of the first ever Amana Living CommonWii games tournament. . ./more

Open day to showcase benefits of working in aged care
4 January 2011

The start of a new year is a common time for people to reassess their current career aspirations, and local aged care provider Amana Living is inviting people to attend its open day in January 2011. . ./more