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Retire In Style Open Day
Your Gateway to Desireable Moonee Ponds Retirement! Doutta Galla Retirement Living – Free Home Open Join us at Doutta Galla Queens Park Retirement Village and experience how fulfilling retirement living can be! Tour our beautiful apartments, just steps from the picturesque Queens Park lake and vibrant cafes. Meet friendly residents,
Listening to Lead: Shey’s New Journey with Doutta Galla
Shey Papanikolaou has dedicated more than 20 years to aged care, bringing not just experience but a deep passion for supporting older people and their families. As Doutta Galla Aged Services’ first-ever Chief Client Officer, she steps into a role designed to strengthen connections, listen to residents, and ensure the
International Women’s Day 2025
Doutta Galla Aged Services is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 – a day to globally recognise and honour the significant achievements of women and to highlight the vital contributions they make to our society, both within our organisation and beyond. At Doutta Galla, we are particularly proud that
Mayoral Visit Strengthens Community Connections at Doutta Galla Queens Park
Doutta Galla Aged Services Queens Park recently welcomed Cr Ava Adams, Mayor of Moonee Valley City Council, for a memorable visit that reinforced the importance of community collaboration. Accompanied by Cr Cuc Lam from the City of Maribyrnong, Mayor Adams toured our retirement living apartments and neighbouring aged care home,
International Migrants Day: A Celebration of Unity and Contribution
Today, 18 December 2024, we come together to celebrate International Migrants Day. This special day reminds us of the remarkable contributions of migrants and the importance of respecting their rights and dignity. At Doutta Galla Aged Services, we are fortunate to be surrounded by a rich tapestry of cultures. Our
A New Era of Care
How Doutta Galla is Embracing the 2024 Aged Care Act. The passage of the Aged Care Bill on 25 November 2024, marks a significant turning point for aged care in Australia, setting the stage for improved safety, quality, and rights for older Australians. The timing of this legislative milestone coincided
Members of Doutta Galla’s Board share their personal journeys in our new series, “In My Shoes.”
In My Shoes: Scott Chapman
Members of Doutta Galla’s Board share their personal journeys in our new series, “In My Shoes.” Through these articles, you’ll get a glimpse into the lives of our Board as they navigate the aged care system as caregivers and family. In this instalment, Doutta Galla Board Chairman Scott Chapman faces
In My Shoes: Sue Hendy
Members of Doutta Galla’s Board share their personal journeys in our new series, “In My Shoes.” With over 40 years in aged care, Sue Hendy is passionate about improving the quality of life and rights of older people. As a Board member and Ambassador to our Lynch’s Bridge Home, Sue
In My Shoes: Peter Kent
Members of Doutta Galla’s Board share their personal journeys in our new series, “In My Shoes.” Doutta Galla Board Member Peter Kent, a highly respected figure in Australian communications with over 35 years of experience, dives into the complexities of aged care. Drawing from his personal experiences navigating the system
In My Shoes: Justine Heath
Members of Doutta Galla’s Board share their personal journeys in our new series, “In My Shoes.” Through these articles, you’ll get a glimpse into the lives of our Board as they navigate the aged care system as caregivers and family. A daughter’s journey through Aged Care As they entered their
In My Shoes: Kirstin Fox
Members of Doutta Galla’s Board share their personal journeys in our new series, “In My Shoes.” Through these articles, you’ll get a glimpse into the lives of our Board as they navigate the aged care system as caregivers and family. Navigating the Path to Aged Care In the heart of
Staying engaged and curious: Hugo’s life at Footscray
Every morning at Doutta Galla’s Footscray Home, Hugo starts his day by making the rounds. He delivers the daily newspaper to residents who subscribe, then returns later to collect finished copies and place them in the home’s newspaper nook for others to enjoy. It is a small routine, but one
Supporting the Journey: Palliative Care at Doutta Galla
For many, the words “palliative care” evoke a sense of finality. But for Kristine, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Palliative and End-of-Life Care at Doutta Galla, it is actually about the time that remains. It is about dignity, comfort, and the profound beauty of living well until the very
Koula: Still Herself in Aged Care
Koula turned 85 in January, and she has earned every one of those years. Born in Greece, raised in Melbourne, married to an Egyptian man she met on a dance floor, and still, after all of it, entirely herself. “I was always a little bit outspoken,” she says. “My mother
Bonnie Still Saying Yes to Life
Lola ‘Bonnie’ Smith sits in her room at Doutta Galla’s Avondale Heights home surrounded by photographs. Children grin from school portraits, grandchildren pose in football jumpers, and great-grandchildren beam from holiday snapshots. The images line the walls like a living scrapbook, each frame a reminder that family remains at the
Compassion in Action: Carol at Avondale Heights
Before the interview began, Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator Carol Fletcher stood quietly in the corridor at Avondale Heights, speaking with the son of a resident in palliative care. Together, they navigated a difficult moment, with Carol offering gentle reassurance as they both focused on supporting his mother with compassion and
“I find myself pleased to be home”: A New Chapter for Wendy
When Wendy Hill talks about Lynch’s Bridge, she does so with certainty and calm. For her, moving into residential aged care was not the result of a sudden crisis, but a deliberate and carefully considered decision. Born in Melbourne, Wendy grew up initially in Glenhuntly then Croydon. Over the years,
Retire In Style Open Day
Your Gateway to Desireable Moonee Ponds Retirement! Doutta Galla Retirement Living – Free Home Open Join us at Doutta Galla Queens Park Retirement Village and experience how fulfilling retirement living can be! Tour our beautiful apartments, just steps from the picturesque Queens Park lake and vibrant cafes. Meet friendly residents,
Moonee Ponds Retirement Living Open Day
Free Family Fun Day Saturday December 1411am to 2pm2 Hutcheson Street, Moonee Ponds Join us for a Family Fun Day to experience the vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle offered at our Queens Park Village in Moonee Ponds. Enjoy face painting, an animal farm, balloon twisting, BBQ, a coffee van, live music,
CARE Expo Melbourne
Join us at the CARE Expo at the Showgrounds! 30th – 31st August 2024 Doutta Galla are excited to be attending and answering questions about residential care, retirement living and in-home support at the CARE Expo at the Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale. Meet the friendly team from Doutta Galla Aged
Retirement Living Home Open
Your Affordable Gateway to Desireable Moonee Ponds Retirement! Doutta Galla Retirement Living – Free Home Open Doutta Galla Retirement Living offers affordable, well-appointed apartments in a prestigious location next to beautiful Queens Park. Enjoy the convenience and charm of Moonee Ponds while living comfortably in a thriving community. Join us
Media Release: Older Australians are Still Waiting for Home Care Services
Doutta Galla welcomed the Federal Government’s Budget commitment to deliver more home care packages for older Australians. Doutta Galla’s CEO, Glenn Rappensberg said, “While providers and older Australians believed this announcement was a message of hope to improve the ageing outcomes and lives of so many in the community; the
Media Release: Care and Connection are Key to Ending Loneliness in our Community
As Loneliness Awareness Week 2026 kicks off, we are reminded that 1 in 2 people living in Australia are lonely and/or socially isolated. Loneliness affects people of all ages, and stages of life. This year, Doutta Galla Aged Services resident Pam and volunteer Grace, shared their story of friendship, which
Media Release: Doutta Galla Prepared to Meet Growing Demand for In-Home Care Services
As a trusted aged care provider serving Melbourne’s west for more than 30 years, Doutta Galla welcomed the Federal Government’s recent Budget commitment to deliver more home care packages for older Australians. With the current in-home care waitlist of more than 100,000 people, Doutta Galla is well placed to assist
A Message from the CEO: A Transformative Phase for Aged Care
From 1 November 2025, Australia will enter a new era of aged care when the New Aged Care Act 2024 and its associated reforms take effect. These changes represent a significant shift toward safer, more transparent, and person-centred care placing older Australians firmly at the centre of a modern, compassionate
Doutta Galla Ready to Assist as Government Fast-Tracks Home Care Packages
Doutta Galla Aged Services applauds the Australian Government’s decision to bring forward the release of 20,000 Home Care Packages in early November, and another 20,000 Home Care Packages by the end of December. We believe this is a critical move that will provide much-needed support to older Australians wishing to
Aged Care Act Delay a Wise Move, says Doutta Galla
Doutta Galla Aged Services has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to defer the commencement of the new Aged Care Act from 1 July to 1 November 2025, acknowledging the importance of getting the once-in-a-generation reforms right for older Australians, their families, and the aged care sector. The Hon Sam Rae