At Leigh Place we are committed to meaningful engagement with communities, residents, friends and families - to guide the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the care and services that we provide. This approach is aimed at creating the best possible…
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Embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Leigh Place
At 30 June 2021, across all mainstream aged care services, 33% of people were born overseas, of whom 66% were born in non-English-speaking countries. Significant proportions of people using aged care services had preferred languages other than English - 9%…
What makes Leigh Place Different?
At Leigh Place, we are dedicated to compassionate care that enhances the lives of our residents and that promotes their overall well-being. At the heart of our aged care services is a commitment to person-centred care. We understand that each…
Music Therapy at Leigh Place
As part of our Music Therapy programme, students from Western Sydney University (Masters of Creative Music Therapy) visit our residents each week. Through the therapeutic use of music - improvised, composed, and arranged to meet the needs of individuals and…
Sneak peak at our new building
We are excited to share with you a beautiful image from the balcony of our new building (House 7), with expansive views over Bennett Park. The new building contains various places for residents, families, and friends to gather - including…
Why work in aged care?
Working in aged care offers a career path that is both fulfilling and rewarding, providing the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older members of our community. Aged care offers a wide variety of roles, from…
Exciting news as our new building moves towards completion
Leigh Place is excited to announce that our new building is fast nearing completion. We are extremely proud of the state of the art and thoroughly modern aged care complex, facing Bennett Park and directly connected to the existing village…
Code of Conduct for Aged Care
Leigh Place strongly supports the introduction of the Code of Conduct for Aged Care. The purpose of the Code is to: • Support rights to personal dignity and respect • Promote kind, honest, and respectful behaviour; and • Keep residents…
Why you should participate in our Community Fete!
We are excited to be able to celebrate our annual Fete again this year after a several year hiatus. Our fete could not run without the generosity of others, and for this, we are truly thankful, however we still need…
Celebrating Mother’s Day
Residents of Leigh Place celebrated Mother’s Day in style this month. Festivities included a wonderful high tea, with cakes, tea, and sparkling wine. Our residents received individualised gifts aligned with this year’s pink and green theme. The day provided the…