In January of each year, the annual Senior Australian of the Year Award recognises the outstanding achievements of older people across each state and territory in Australia. Through this Award, we celebrate the vital contribution that older people make to…
One of the myriad of ways in which we aim to bring joy and happiness to our residents is through the universal language of celebration: food. At Leigh Place, we understand that food is not just sustenance; it is a…
At Leigh Place, we recognise that the decision to move into residential aged care is a major one. To that end, we warmly welcome potential residents, families, and friends to visit us and learn more about our community and the…
The Final Report by the Aged Care Taskforce has now been released. It contains 23 recommendations for the Australian Government to consider. The Taskforce, established in June 2023, had a remit to provide expert advice to government about: Aged care…
We continue to grow our community and welcome residents into our newest building, Lotus House. In line with our staged approach to the onboarding of residents into our brand-new, architecturally designed, and purpose-built wing, we are now welcoming residents into…
The Leigh Place model of care has always been a great advantage - delivering exceptional care and services built on a long-standing tradition of service that spans more than 30 years. Leigh Place is committed to providing holistic person-centred care,…
Did you know that each aged care home receives an Overall Star Rating and a rating against 4 sub-categories including: Residents’ Experience – based on survey feedback from at least 10% of residents about their experiences at their aged care…
Social Wellness, is a key dimension of wellness that contributes to health, happiness, and overall quality of life, and it is therefore an important area of focus at Leigh Place. Research clearly demonstrates that strong social networks help all people…
We are excited to announce that we are now welcoming residents into all three levels of our new purpose-built residential aged care wing. Our Classic, Deluxe, and Premium level rooms offer all of the amenities of the existing Leigh Place…
On 14 December 2023, the Department of Health & Aged Care released an exposure draft of the Bill for the new Aged Act for public consultation. Consultation will run until 16 February 2024. Members of the public and interested organisations can…
