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About Samarinda
Samarinda’s history began in the early 1960’s when a local Ashburton group started work to create a Senior Citizens Centre in Ashburton...
Community
At Samarinda we know that staying connected and getting the right assistance is vital to living well at…
'The Ashy' Op Shop
Where the community comes together, through donations, sales and helping give back.
Disability support
Samarinda offers a diverse range of support for individuals of all needs. We can assist at home or with Residential care.
Samarinda News
Learn about Basscare
BASScare, a proudly independent, aged care, not for profit organisation. BASScare (Boroondara Aged Services Society) began in 1956…
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New Franke Coffee Machine
We are happy to advise that Samarinda Lodge now has a new coffee machine located in the downstairs…
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Tovatafel – Stimulation for People Living with Dementia
Samarinda has recently received a Tovertafel (Magic Table), an amazing invention that totally brightens the lives of people…
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Samarinda resident turns 100
On 14th April Samarinda resident, Patricia Bridger celebrated her 100th birthday. Pat enjoyed her big day with family…
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Probus Club of Ashburton donation
Recently Samarinda received a very generous donation from the Probus Club of Ashburton. The donation comprised not only…
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It’s Time to Care About Aged Care
This is the theme for a campaign developed by the newly-formed Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC), comprised of…
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Samarinda Mangement Reports for 2020 AGM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LZb3b3pYPs
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Ashburton Seniors Centre Virtual Opening
The City of Boroondara has produced a video to commemorate the virtual opening of the new Ashburton Seniors…
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‘The Ashy’ Op Shop goes online
As many of you will know, Samarinda has for many years run ‘The Ashy’ Op Shop on the…
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Samarinda supports World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020
Elder abuse is any act which causes harm to an older person and is most often carried out…
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Our Winter Newsletter
The latest edition of the Samarinda Newsletter is now available for download here on our Publications page
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Our Summer Newsletter
The latest edition of the Samarinda Newsletter is now available for download here on our Publications page.
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Aged Care Employee Day Celebrations a Great Success
On Wednesday 7th August Samarinda staff, volunteers, clients, residents and their families celebrated Aged Care Employee Day 2019. The…
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Samarinda to Celebrate Aged Care Employee Day
Samarinda will be celebrating Aged Care Employee Day, on Wednesday 7th August at 2.30PM. Aged Care Employee Day is…
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National Volunteer Week celebrated at Samarinda
Samarinda celebrated National Volunteer Week in style this year with a beautiful afternoon tea held in the main…
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Samarinda hosts a morning tea for I Care for Aged Care
Samarinda staff, residents, their families, volunteers and community members all joined together for a morning tea on Tuesday…
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Melbourne researchers develop vaccine for serious virus which mimics cold and flu
Samarinda resident Margaret Barker was recently featured in a story by Nine News regarding the trial of a…
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Our Autumn Newsletter
The latest edition of the Samarinda Newsletter is now available for download on our Publications page.
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New specially equipped bus for Samarinda community
Samarinda Ashburton Aged Services recently took delivery of a new specially equipped bus which will enable residents with…
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Samarinda Receives Additional NDIS Approval
Samarinda Ashburton Aged Services is pleased to announce that it has now received both Federal and State certification…
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Volunteers Receive Awards
On Thursday 2nd August, five Samarinda Ashburton Aged Services Volunteers received a Higgins Community Service Award for their work…
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Cheque Supports Purchase of New Bus
At a Christmas In July luncheon on Wednesday 11th July held in Samarinda’s Community Centre hall, Samarinda Ashburton…
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New Vehicle Purchases
Samarinda has been very fortunate to secure a grant for matching funding from the Federal Government to purchase…
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Samarinda Official Opening
After 4 years of building, Samarinda Residential Care had its official opening. The final stage was officially opened…
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