With additional Community Aged Care Packages granted in the southern area, Resthaven Marion Community Services expanded into the Onkaparinga Council area. By the end of the financial year, the Onkaparinga program was fully subscribed.
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On 29 September 2005, Resthaven Onkaparinga Community Services was born, officially opening in its own location at Old South Road, Old Reynella. Services offered at the site included in-home care and support, respite for carers and social support for older people living in the southern foothills and outer southern suburbs.
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In May 2010, the service moved into a new location at the Noarlunga Centre. A double celebration was held at the site on 12 August 2010 to mark the official opening, as well as the 75th anniversary of Resthaven.
On 24 May and 7 June 2017, Resthaven Onkaparinga Community Services held free information days with the aim of ‘helping you through the maze of aged care services’. Guest speakers from Agedcare Alternatives, SAPOL, and a financial advisor took part in the sessions.
To maintain modern standards, the office underwent a fit out. However, the demand for services in the area was such that a larger premise was being sought.
To allow for further expansion, a new office was purchased for Resthaven Onkaparinga Community Services in Noarlunga, with staff moving to the new premise in November 2019.
Unfortunately, with the advent of the COVID 19 pandemic, the site’s planned celebrations to mark Resthaven’s 85th anniversary and new office were not able to go ahead.
Clients and staff from Resthaven Onkaparinga Community Services joined in the ‘Pridevember’ festivities on 2 November 2024, representing Resthaven at the Pride March in Adelaide.
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