Finley Regional Care

13/11/2025

Need help understanding the changes to Community Aged Care?

Finley Regional Care is here to support you!

The new Support at Home program, which launched on 1st November 2025, is designed to help you live well at home with a wide range of tailored support services. (This replaces the Home Care package Program.) If you have any questions or enquiries, our representative is available every Thursday to answer them in person:

📍 Where: Finley Medical Centre
📅 When: Every Thursday from 13th November to 11th December 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

Come along and speak with Helen to get answers to your questions and make informed decisions about your care.

✅ Your care, your choice, your home.

11/11/2025

October was a busy month with our Activities as usual.

We celebrated Oktoberfest with a BBQ Dinner in the outdoor areas of each House. There was good food, good company, a drink of choice and beautiful weather, and everyone seemed to have a good time. We shall be doing another one of these soon, before the weather gets too hot. Big thanks to the great catering team, our wonderful carers, and of course the great team in Leisure and Lifestyle, Meg and Deb.

We had entertainment, movies, and Peter showed more history videos, which is always a hit, and some residents are enjoying Finley Men’s Shed. The fabulous Retreat Dancers came and danced away the afternoon. We had Bus trips to the Model Railroader in Berrigan, and a trip to the Jerilderie Flower Show, with lunch in the park, as well as all the regular activities we do daily.

Some of our talented residents again this year entered Berrigan Show, with entries in the craft division, with knitted coat hangers. Shirley won first and Elaine a close second – great work, ladies. Thank you to Lesley (volunteer) and Agnus for getting these to and from Berrigan show.

08/11/2025

Families matter. Residents matter.

That’s why at Finley Regional Care, we’re committed to:
• Involving families in care
• Reassuring through open communication
• Building trust through respect

It’s aged care that truly cares. Because at FRC we don’t just care for our residents, we care about them. 💙

07/11/2025

Save the date! On Friday 5th December, Finley Regional Care Auxiliary will be holding a Street Stall selling all things Christmassy - and we'd love to see you there! All donations are warmly welcomed.

06/11/2025

A new My Aged Care website will launch on 1 November 2025 to support the start of the new Aged Care Act. The improved website has been designed with older people, their families and supporters at the centre.

05/11/2025

The new Aged Care Act is here!

The new Aged Care Act 2024 and Support at Home Program have now commenced, replacing the Home Care Packages Program and Short-Term Restorative Care Programme. This change aims to improve access to services, products, equipment and home modifications, and enhance the quality of care and support provided to older Australians, to help older people live independently at home for longer.

The new Act and program will ensure that people who access aged care services funded by the Australian Government are treated with respect and have the quality of life they deserve. The implementation process has involved provider governance reforms, readiness of provider operations and systems, and training and support for workers.

The new Support at Home program has introduced eight levels of support, and will also include a new 12-week program to help seniors recover from illness or injury. The old Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) will merge with the new Support at Home Program from July 2027.

We look forward to a smooth transition from the old to the new Act and program. If you have any questions about how this may affect your or a loved one’s care, get in touch and we’ll be happy to answer them: https://www.finleyregionalcare.com.au/contact-us/

04/11/2025

Our Alumuna residents enjoyed a BBQ and a catch up on Monday 27th October. Residents enjoyed a BBQ lunch cooked by the Finley Regional Care kitchen staff, listened to music and enjoyed each other’s company.

03/11/2025

Our Open Day was a great success!

We held our Open Day on Wednesday 29th October to showcase what Finley Regional Care is all about, and to celebrate care, community and connection. We were pleased to be able to show what we have to offer, with stalls from the Dementia Alliance, Women’s Auxiliary, Men’s Shed and Proactive Physio, as well as stalls representing each of our departments: Alumuna, Community Care, Finley Medical Centre and more. Our visitors took tours of our beautiful facility, and gave us some truly wonderful feedback on how fantastic it looked, and how impressed they were with the services we provide. We had visitors from as far away as Yarrawonga and Deniliquin join us!

The day was a great success, with plenty of visitors and fantastic feedback provided. We truly love doing what we do, and it showed 😀 🩷

30/10/2025

Please note: our reception area will be closed tomorrow from 12.30 - 2.00pm. We apologise for any inconvenience.

29/10/2025

Reverse brain ageing – yes, it’s possible

As we age, we naturally expect a few physical changes: greying hair, slower reflexes, perhaps a few more creaks in the joints. But many people don't realise that the brain also goes through its own ageing process – and just like with physical health, there are proven ways to slow it down, or even reverse some of the effects.

At Finley Regional Care, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to mean feeling older – especially when it comes to your mind. With the right habits and knowledge, you can lower your "mental age" and keep your brain sharp, focused and full of life well into your golden years. Find out how here:

As we age, we naturally expect a few physical changes: greying hair, slower reflexes, perhaps a few more creaks in the joints. But many people don’t realise that the brain also goes through its own ageing process – and just like with physical health, there are proven ways to slow it down, or eve...

28/10/2025

Our Open Day is TOMORROW, and we can't wait to welcome you to our wonderful and caring community! Join us in celebrating care, community and connection at Finley Regional Care.

📅 Wednesday 29 October 2025
🕙 10am – 4pm
📍 26 Dawe Avenue, Finley NSW 2713

This is your chance to:

✅ Learn about aged care and community care options
✅ Explore Finley Regional Care’s services – from residential care to retirement living and medical support
✅ Chat with experienced staff and local support organisations
✅ Take a guided tour of our facilities
✅ Get answers to your questions in a relaxed, welcoming setting

Plus, enjoy a sausage sizzle, refreshments, treats, and door prizes! 🎉

Whether you're planning for the future or supporting a loved one, you’ll leave with greater clarity and confidence about aged care – and how Finley Regional Care can help. It’s a fun, free day for the whole community – come see what makes Finley Regional Care truly special.

💬 Let’s talk care – the real kind.