Celebration of Love at The Ormsby
We have been feeling the love at The Ormsby, with residents Gavin and Fiona recently celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They have shared with us a little about how their love story came to be.
Special moments shared at McKenzie
Catch up on the latest news and activities at our McKenzie communities, and get some great health and lifestyle tips too.
We have been feeling the love at The Ormsby, with residents Gavin and Fiona recently celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They have shared with us a little about how their love story came to be.
The team at The Ashley have been busy raising funds for their very own Jukebox so the music never stops.
Every year since McKenzie’s first home opened in 2000, Mary-Ann McKenzie along with family members and friends help decorate most of our McKenzie Christmas trees.
SandBrook residents send letters to aged care homes around the world.
Caring for a family member comes with many rewards. Equally, it can come with some challenges, which have most recently been highlighted throughout this pandemic.
‘Seaton Stitchers’ find a way to unwind.
Meet Esma and Wilma, twin sisters that live at our Varsity Lakes home, The Terraces.
2020 has been a difficult year for everyone in the aged care industry. Yet, in the midst of this pandemic, we are seeing more and more acts of kindness and generosity than ever before.
Qantas and McKenzie have teamed up to help support our residents in staying connected to their families.
National Volunteer Week is the annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers.
On Friday May 8th The Ormsby residents and staff gathered to celebrate one year since opening its doors.
The spirit of ANZAC and all it stands for…..courage, mateship and sacrifice, echoed across McKenzie Aged Care homes as we came together to honour this sacred day.
We share with you the amazing initiatives our homes are taking in keeping residents & families connected
On a beautiful sunny Saturday in February, our McKenzie home Newmans on the Park invited the Templestowe community to spend the afternoon with residents and their families and get to know our lovely home.
When five lovely ladies attended ‘The Men’s Club’ outings, they found new friendships and became part of The Terraces community.
Last week, some of our support staff had the opportunity to be involved in a Virtual Dementia Experience (VDE) workshop facilitated by Dementia Australia.
When coming into care a resident’s cultural background or what they identify with is an important part in making them feel welcome and supported in their new home.
Two of our Bribie Cove residents have been acknowledged for their 20 years of membership with the Probus Club Bribie Island, a club for retired members with similar interests to come together.
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Heritage Lodge Residents have been busy knitting to support this very cute cause.
McKenzie Aged Care recently sponsored the latest Orchid Show on Bribie Island and what an amazing sight to behold!
On Friday 27th September, The Ormsby welcomed the local Buderim community to visit our newest home.
Looking after an elderly family member can be hard work. So if you need a break, short-term aged care (also known as Respite Care) is a great option.
Bribie Cove Retirement Village opened its doors to the community and welcomed visitors for a sneak peek tour of the villa and surrounding retirement village.
Earlier this month, Lynbrook Park resident Mary celebrated an amazing milestone, her 100th birthday.
On Tuesday 18th June, Buderim Views Aged Care visited the Skyline Ferris Wheel at Happy Valley.
The Mooloolah Valley Quilting and Craft Group have been hard at work over the last several months making a quilt for Glasshouse Views.
A team from McKenzie Aged Care’s Glasshouse Views aged care home at Beerwah is participating in the Sunshine Coast Memory walk on the 9th of June.
We have all felt the instant happiness when being greeted by our furry friends. Pets not only offer companionship but they have the ability to boost mental health and well-being.
We recently had the privilege of welcoming our very first residents and their families to The Ormsby Aged Care in Buderim.