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September 2, 2026

Portraits that Connect competition brings generations together through art

An art competition aiming to forge connections across generations is underway at OneCare’s Umina Park residential care home in Burnie - and more budding artists are encouraged to get on…
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August 10, 2026

OneCare wedding: celebrating Mark & Bev’s second anniversary

OneCare was delighted to celebrate the second wedding anniversary of Umina Park residents Mark and Bev Catlin on the 9th of August. Their love story is one for the ages,…
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August 7, 2026

Chief Clinical Officer wins national HESTA award for aged care excellence

Update: listen to Glen's interview about his win and the programs behind it on ABC Radio Afternoons on Thursday 13 August here. Glen Williams, Chief Clinical Officer at Tasmanian not-for-profit…
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July 14, 2026

The importance of planning ahead for aged care: CEO Peter Williams on ABC Mornings

This week ABC Mornings with Leon Compton is taking a deep dive into aged care. The statewide radio program is exploring how ready Tasmanians are for all the possibilities in…
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June 12, 2026

OneCare becomes first Tasmanian aged care provider to gain national breastfeeding accreditation

Listen to Natalie Neilson's interview on ABC Hobart Drive with Lucy Breaden here.  Tasmanian not-for-profit aged care provider OneCare has become the first in the state to gain Breastfeeding Friendly…
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June 1, 2026

OneCare discusses VAD best practice on ABC Mornings

Following national Palliative Care Week, OneCare CEO Pete Williams joined Leon Compton on ABC Mornings today for an update on Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in Tasmania. The state’s legislation is…
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April 29, 2026

Celebrating International Guide Dog Day at Rubicon Grove

Read the article in the Advocate here. Rubicon Grove resident Manfred Schneider and his guide dog Jasmine were featured in The Advocate today for International Guide Dog Day. Our CEO, Pete…
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February 14, 2026

100-year-old marks Valentine’s Day milestone with royal recognition

See the coverage on Pulse Tasmania, 7 News and The Sunday Tasmanian p.12 (subscription required). Love of a different kind was in the air today, as the family and friends…
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January 14, 2026

OneCare Board appoints new Chair and Deputy

OneCare has appointed Daniel Richards as the new Chair of its board, upon the retirement of outgoing Chairman Leon Peck at its annual general meeting. Mr Richards, a chartered accountant…
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December 19, 2025

Burnie angels spread the Christmas cheer to Umina Park residents

Read the coverage in the Advocate newspaper here. Our Umina Park facility in Burnie has been overwhelmed by community generosity, after a call-out to help spread the Christmas cheer for…
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November 28, 2025

Strengthening the rights of older Tasmanians

Opinion editorial by OneCare CEO Peter Williams, published in The Mercury Friday, 28th November 2025, p41. On November 1, Australia’s aged care sector entered a new era of maturity with…
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November 3, 2025

Tasmanian aged care residents join world’s largest indoor seniors sporting event

OneCare residents had a fantastic experience participating in the Road Worlds for Seniors cycling championship throughout October, the first time Tasmanian aged care residents had taken part in the event.…
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October 30, 2025

Barossa Living by OneCare retirement community to meet seniors’ growing demand

As demand grows for modern, quality retirement living to meet the needs of Hobart’s ageing population, Tasmanian not-for-profit aged care provider OneCare has today broken ground on a new architect-designed…
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September 10, 2025

Go karting seniors prove age is no barrier to new experiences

A north-west Tasmanian aged care home has taken residents go karting to prove that you’re only as old as you feel, continuing its track record of novel seniors’ experiences and…
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August 26, 2025

Council approves expanded aged care community at Port Sorell

Read the story in the Advocate here. The Port Sorell community will soon enjoy a breadth of modern living options for older residents, after Latrobe Council approved a new independent…
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August 22, 2025

Congratulations to our Tasmanian Palliative Care Awards finalists

OneCare extends our heartfelt congratulations to two of our dedicated registered nurses who were finalists in the 2025 Palliative Care Tasmania Awards! Erin Mackrill, an RN at Barossa Park Lodge…
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August 8, 2025

Celebrating our staff on Aged Care Employee Day 2025

OneCare celebrated national Aged Care Employee Day across our facilities statewide on August 7th, taking a moment to pause and recognise the compassion, commitment, and care that OneCare's incredible team…
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July 21, 2025

Resident newsletters – winter edition out now

Keep up to date with the latest news from your facility with our resident newsletters! The winter edition features a sector update, upcoming events, facility notice board, welcome to new…
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June 17, 2025

$4 million Bishop Davies Court refurbishment officially opened

Kingborough residents have a modern and stylish new aged care option available, with Tasmanian not-for-profit OneCare officially opening the newly-refurbished Derwent Wing and central courtyard at its Bishop Davies Court…
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June 11, 2025

Student placements aim to attract more clinicians to aged care

Read the coverage of this story in the Advocate newspaper! In a first for the North West, University of Tasmania medical students are undertaking their first clinical placements within residential…
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May 13, 2025

Celebrating International Nurses Day with a 50-year career milestone

OneCare marked International Nurses Day this week, holding celebrations at our facilities statewide to show our gratitude to all the incredible OneCare nurses. We thank all our nurses and staff…