Learn about Basscare

23 October

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

5 January

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

29 July

Samarinda has recently received a Tovertafel (Magic Table), an amazing invention that totally brightens the lives of people…

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Our Autumn Newsletter

13 May

The latest edition of the Samarinda Newsletter is now available for download here on our Publications page

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Charting the Course Ahead for Community Services

A day with our Samarinda community co-designing a new service model for our Community Services.

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Samarinda resident turns 100

15 April

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

9 April

Recently Samarinda received a very generous donation from the Probus Club of Ashburton. The donation comprised not only…

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New Serious Incident Response Scheme introduced

1 April

As of 1st of April 2021 a new incident reporting scheme was brought into residential aged care. This…

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It’s Time to Care About Aged Care

24 February

 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

19 November
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