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Banksia on Awards Success Streak!
We are so proud to announce that Banksia was named winner in the Outstanding Community Organisation category of the NSW Business Awards, Far South Coast region on Friday 6th September 2024. This is wonderful recognition for the whole Banksia team, both past and...
Banksia Lodge – ACAR Construction Project update
In March 2024, just a few weeks after construction works commenced, Banksia's appointed builder Project Coordination entered voluntary administration. Banksia management has worked hard, alongside our appointed Project Managers Constructive Dialogue Architects, to...
Banksia Lodge ACAR Project – construction suspended
Banksia Villages CEO Graham Wise today provided formal confirmation to residents, resident representatives and staff members that all construction work on the Banksia Lodge ACAR Project has been suspended until further notice. This is due to Banksia’s contracted...
Banksia participates in innovative intergenerational research project
Researchers from the University of Canberra joined with residents of Banksia Lodge and students of Carroll College last year, to conduct an innovative research project. The “Take a Cycle With Me” program focused on providing an opportunity for Carroll College’s...
Banksia Lodge – a new model of care – June 2023 update
In 2021, Banksia Villages successfully applied for a capital grant in the 2020 ACAR funding round. An amount of $2M was awarded to Banksia for the purpose of making improvements in the living environment of Banksia Lodge in support of a shift to a ‘small house...
Upcoming Events at Banksia – Art Exhibition and Seniors Information Expo
Two exciting events are scheduled to take place at Banksia in the coming weeks. Firstly, an Art Exhibition will showcase the talents of Banksia residents on Friday 24th March, and then a Seniors Information Expo will follow on Friday 31st March. Both events will...
Banksia Lodge – A new model of care
In 2021, Banksia Villages successfully applied for a capital grant in the 2020 ACAR funding round. An amount of $2M was awarded to Banksia for the purpose of making improvements in the living environment of Banksia Lodge in support of a shift to a ‘small house...
Seniors Week Information Expo
Banksia Villages will host an Information Expo, this NSW Seniors Week. Taking place on Friday 1st April, the Expo will involve a series of presentations by subject experts in the morning, followed by a chance to speak one one one with aged care specialists in the...
$2 million government grant awarded to Banksia Villages
Banksia Villages has been awarded a $2 million federal grant to better support residents living with dementia at its residential aged care facility, Banksia Lodge. The grant was announced last week as part of the 2020 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) program, which...
Banksia Invests in Extensive Dementia Training Program
Banksia Staff attend a dementia training session It may surprise you to learn that people with dementia account for 52% of all residents in residential aged care. Dementia is not one specific disease, but describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by...