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2 mins read 25 March 2024
Cathy’s Tale of Work, Family, and Volunteering
“I was born on 19 December 1927. I’m 96 now. Originally from Tamworth, NSW. I began my career as a secretary, starting in Tamworth, then my teacher helped me land […]
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2 mins read 8 February 2024
The Incredible Journey of John Currie: A Life Anchored in Service
“I was born in Western Australia as an only child to a family with proud Scottish heritage. Growing up, my roots lay in the Methodist church, though my religious journey evolved […]
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2 mins read 2 February 2024
Embracing Life’s Symphony: Grace Lane’s Remarkable Journey
“Life at RSL LifeCare has been a surprising adventure for me. When I first arrived, my plan was simple – to do absolutely nothing. Little did I know, life had […]
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2 mins read 24 January 2024
Peter Boughton: A Life of Service and Treasured Memories
Peter Boughton was born on February 18, 1951, at the Sydney Women’s Hospital. His early years were filled with beautiful memories, especially his close bond with his father. Peter found […]
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2 mins read 12 January 2024
Jacquie’s 16 Years of Heartfelt Volunteering at RSL LifeCare
“I’m Jacquie, short for Jacquelyn Finley. I’m 76 years old, and I’ve been a volunteer at RSL LifeCare John Goodlet Manor for nearly 16 years now. You might wonder why I started […]
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2 mins read 10 January 2024
Margaret’s Journey: From Humble Beginnings to Cherished Community Life
“I was born in the lively neighbourhood of Willoughby and soon moved to Balgowlah Heights at the age of five. Growing up in a bustling household with my parents and three […]
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2 mins read 6 December 2023
Christmas at our Veteran Wellbeing Centres
Christmas came early to the local communities of Nowra and Riverina at the Veteran Wellbeing Centre Christmas Spectacular events. Veterans and their families in Wagga Wagga came together at our […]
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3 mins read 30 November 2023
Joan’s Creative Pursuits: Knitting, Puzzles, and Cherished Moments at RSL LifeCare
Many residents at RSL LifeCare love to participate in a variety of hobbies that keep their minds and hearts engaged. One such resident is Joan Herringe from RSL LifeCare Connie Fall. One of Joan’s newfound passions is […]
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4 mins read 27 November 2023
Positive impact of Intergenerational Relationships
The power of intergenerational relationships has been demonstrated on ABC’s Old People’s Home for Teenagers, featuring residents from RSL LifeCare’s Le Hamel Retirement Village and students from Heritage Christian School in […]
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5 mins read 9 October 2023
Beryl Whalley: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Legacy
“I was born in Mascot on 22 August 1922, into a large family of seven brothers and two sisters, including my twin brother, Oswald, who we affectionately called Ossie. My […]
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2 mins read 22 September 2023
George Carpenter’s Inspiring Dedication to Preserving Military History
George Carpenter, an 87 year old resident of RSL ANZAC Village in Narrabeen, has been volunteering at the RSL LifeCare War Museum for three years now. Trained as a National […]
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3 mins read 19 September 2023
From Stables to Retirement Living: Tim Cooke’s Life Journey
“My journey kicked off when I was just 14 years old. The year was 1963. I waved goodbye to school and hello to an apprenticeship as a jockey. I joined […]
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