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From the CEO

The door to Michelle Schupelius’ office at Lutheran Homes Barossa (LHB) is wide open, the hubbub of morning activity and friendly greetings reverberating along the corridor and buffeting into the room. She may be the Chief Executive Officer, but...

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Mel Jaunay

Staying connected with the community

Staying connected to the communityWhen someone reaches their older years, the many changes their life goes through can leave them feeling quite isolated, in one way or another. Whether they are moving to residential care, have moved into one of our...

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Clem Stanley

A journey of Faith

A Journey of FaithFaith and spirituality are a large part of many people’s lives, and the communities that are formed through congregations often provide invaluable support. Lutheran Homes Barossa (LHB) is special in that it offers a congregation on...

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Retirement Living...Barossa Style

Headline: Retirement Living...Barossa StyleSub heading: What would you like to do next?Making the decision to enter retirement living can feel like a huge life change but it is not one that needs to mean that life is slowing down. On the contrary...

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A family which cares and shares values

A family which cares and shares valuesStaffing in aged care is currently undergoing an era of change, as care providers navigate recruitment and new innovations. Currently at Lutheran Homes Barossa (LHB) there are over 180 staff members in roles...

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It takes all kinds

It takes all kindsOf the approximate 70 volunteers at Lutheran Homes Barossa, the favourite may be Whispa, the Tenterfield Terrier. Whispa and her owner Sue Secomb have become a regular sight around the homes, bringing joy wherever they go. Sue...

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Behind the scenes at Lutheran Homes Barossa

Behind the scenes at Lutheran Homes BarossaAt Lutheran Homes Barossa, the care extends well beyond the nursing and lifestyle teams which interact daily with residents. Behind the scenes, there’s an entire network of skilled staff that quietly ensure...

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Matthew Webster

Making kindness a career

Making kindness a careerWithin Lutheran Homes Barossa, and indeed the wider aged care sector, there are a great many staff and volunteers who help support residents in their daily lives. Speaking with LHB’s Executive Operations Manager, Rachel...

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Clem Stanley

No small sum: conference rakes in more than $250,000 for region

More than a quarter of a million dollars is estimated to have been injected into the local economy as a result of Kapunda’s hosting the Bank of I.D.E.A.S National Small Town Reinvention Conference last month. According to the Strategy and Economic...

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The Leader

Patrick recognised for 25 years of volunteering

At last Tuesday’s meeting of The Barossa Council, Council recognised Patrick Haydn’s 25 years of service as a Community Transport Driver. At the meeting, Mayor Bim Lange said: “He’s clocked up a massive 2,128 hours and travelled 76,344km, two times...

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The Leader

Nine Mid Murray properties to be sold

Mid Murray Council has reported its decision to undergo a process to sell nine properties due to the non-payment of rates for more than three years. Council said that while its strong preference is to work with property owners to reach payment...

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The Leader

Locals shine at Kapunda Show

The weather couldn’t dampen spirits as the 168th Kapunda & Light Agricultural Show brought plenty of fun over the weekend. The region’s best local producers and creatives had their skills on display, and father/son duo Cooper and Daniel Schache...

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