Juniper

20/04/2026

Juniper Home Care customer Monica Flint has been receiving domestic cleaning and occupational therapy support since November last year and says the experience has been "seamless" from start to finish.

Working with occupational therapist Ariya Pinnagoda, Monica has found practical solutions to help her stay safe and independent at home, and of all things, it's a tilting kettle she credits as her favourite discovery.

"It gives you a sense of self-worth, the fact that you aren't relying on family members." she said.

👉Read Monica's full story: https://www.juniper.org.au/news/the-tilting-kettle-making-home-care-customer-monicas-mornings-a-little-brighter

20/04/2026

Have a Go Day Rockingham is only two days away, are you coming?

Join us at:
📍 Mike Barnett Sports Complex
📅 Wednesday 22nd April
🕑 10am – 2pm

Don't forget to enter our raffle for a chance to win 1 of 5 grocery or fuel gift cards!

We hope to see you there 😊

17/04/2026

Juniper The Residency in Northam hosted a silent disco this week 🎧

Personal Activities Assistant Lynette Fanchi said residents and staff were "dancing and singing like no one was watching" to a mix of old and new music.

What a fun way to brighten the week!

17/04/2026

Join us next week at Have a Go Day Rockingham for your chance to win 1 of 5 $100 Grocery & Fuel vouchers!

All you need to do is come and find us to enter.

Catch us at:
📍Mike Barnett Sports Complex
📅Wednesday 22nd April
🕑10am to 2pm.

Have a Go Day is a free activities and information day for over 50s, all about staying connected, active and engaged in your community.

For more information 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdSgZs-n

We hope to see you there! 😊

16/04/2026

Rebecca Connor and Tracey Izard had a great time at the Rockingham Community Aged Care Expo yesterday, meeting members of the community and showcasing the full range of services Juniper provides supporting older people across Western Australia.

If you missed us yesterday, we'll be at Have a Go Day Rockingham next week, come and say hello!

Find us at:
📍 Mike Barnett Sports Complex
📅 Wednesday 22nd April
🕑 10am – 2pm

15/04/2026

Juniper Crystal Halliday residents recently swapped their usual Friday happy hour for paintbrushes and canvases, trying out a "paint and sip" for the very first time! 🎨

Among those picking up a brush was Pat, a resident who spent her career as an art teacher, who had the chance to reconnect with an old hobby she is passionate about.

Occupational Therapist Danielle Martin said it was lovely watching residents chat and reminisce throughout the session. "Paint and sip hits multiple aspects of wellbeing all at once, mental, emotional, social and creative," she said.

The afternoon was such a success that a paint and sip is being pencilled in for a return.

👉 Read the full story here: https://www.juniper.org.au/?p=10792&preview=true

14/04/2026

We were delighted to welcome the
children from Little Gumnuts Family Day Care Centre to
Juniper Hilltop last week!

The little ones made their way around the home
handing out Easter eggs and spreading plenty of smiles
along the way.

It was a thoughtful and joyful visit that brightened the
day for residents and staff.

A big thank you to Little Gumnuts for coming to see us!
🐣

14/04/2026

Juniper supports Independent Curtin MP Kate Chaney’s call for stronger laws around automated decision-making in government.

While technology can improve efficiency in aged care, automated tools can be risky without proper safeguards.

In our submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Transition of the Commonwealth Home Support Program to Support at Home, we raised particular concerns about My Aged Care assessments being driven by automated algorithms.

This is resulting in some older people with more complex health needs getting less funding, even though clinical evidence shows they need more support.

That’s why we agree, when it comes to automated decision-making in sectors like aged care, it should be governed by a legislated mandatory framework that ensures:
✅ Transparency, so people understand how decisions affecting them are made.
✅ Robust decision-level controls, to ensure accuracy and fairness.
✅ Strong review and oversight mechanisms, to maintain accountability.

Technology should support, not replace, human judgement.

14/04/2026

Catch us at the Rockingham Community Aged Care Expo tomorrow!

We'll be there from 10am–1pm with Rebecca Connor, Customer Engagement Advisor and Tracey Izard, Customer Support and Sales Lead on hand to answer any questions you have about aged care and the support and services Juniper provides.

We'd love to see you there, pop down and say hello! 😊

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/rockingham-community-aged-care-expo

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13/04/2026

We would like to congratulate Ageing Australia on the release of their Ageing in Australia Community Expectations Report 2026, which provides an important snapshot of how Australians think about ageing, aged care and what it means to age well in this country.

The report shows Australians' trust in aged care more than doubles with firsthand experience, highlighting a major gap between perception and reality. However, too many Australians are still forming views based on past narratives or negative media coverage.

The report also reaffirms that Australians strongly value choice, independence and the ability to age well with dignity, as reported in our own Voice of Older Western Australians White Paper.

Juniper CEO Russell Bricknell said: “Older Australians deserve clarity, dignity and confidence when it comes to aged care. What this report tells us is that once people engage with services, they feel reassured, but too many are still approaching ageing with uncertainty and fear.

“As providers, we need to continue communicating clearly and making the system easier to navigate for families at every stage, while showing the positive, human side of aged care, something we are very proud of here at Juniper.”

10/04/2026

For many of Juniper's Home Care customers, Hemanthi is the first familiar voice they hear.

As receptionist and administration assistant at the Bentley office, Hemanthi is often the first point of contact for customers, whether they walk through the door or pick up the phone.

Before joining Juniper, Hemanthi worked in manufacturing. The move to aged care, she says, changed the way she felt about her work.

"You can actually see the impact your service has on someone's day and on their life, and that makes the work feel important."

"I want customers to feel comfortable and looked after. When they call or visit, I want them to leave feeling reassured, like someone listened, cared, and took the time to help them properly."

Meet Hemanthi 👉https://www.juniper.org.au/news/meet-hemanthi-the-friendly-face-behind-the-front-desk

09/04/2026

Yesterday, our resident Trudy at Juniper The Residency in Northam turned 102!

She celebrated the milestone with family and care staff by her side. We hope you had a wonderful day, Trudy! 🎂