TEAM STORIES
We publish regular stories of our team across our Care Communities and invite you to share in these stories, videos , insights, news and events. To us, quality aged care means supporting people's physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing and we share those stories here.
Our Team
Rue’s inspiring leadership journey in aged care
When Rue Makore came to Varsity Views Care Community on Queensland’s Gold Coast for her first day as an Assistant in Nursing, she wasn’t sure if a career in aged care was right for her. Five years later, Rue has no doubt: “There’s no better job. I’v..
4th December 2024
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Sakshi’s story: Building a caring career through the Opal HealthCare Academy
Delivering the highest standard of care is essential to supporting Australia’s ageing population. That’s why we launched the Opal HealthCare Academy in 2021 to help us develop our current and future team with rewarding career pathways. And Sakshi’s c..
5th November 2024
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Growing our team in regional NSW through PALMs
Finding capable, enthusiastic team members is a test for many sectors in regional Australia. But the toughest challenges often lead to innovative answers and Opal HealthCare is proud to play our part in a creative solution that brings good to older A..
11th July 2024
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Vinni 10 years at Opal HealthCare
When Opal HealthCare supported Vini to come to Australia and join our team as a registered nurse, it sparked an exciting career journey and career growth in which Vini continues to thrive. "A decade has passed since I joined Opal HealthCare, and i..
17th May 2023
News & Events
Evolving leadership style a recipe for success
As a Head Chef at Bathurst Riverview Care Community, Audrey loves her job but always believed that the traditional way of managing her team was the only way to achieve success in the kitchen. Through the Emerging Leaders Program delivered by Opal ..
28th April 2023
News & Events
Pathway to work in aged care
Love to work in aged care but don’t have the right qualifications? Let’s talk! Our custom-designed Care Support Officer (CSO) program is a practical pathway into a career with us. It offers job seekers with an interest in aged care the opportunit..
6th December 2022
News & Events
Opal HealthCare Academy helping build caring careers
As Australia’s ageing population grows so does the need for capable and competent aged care workers who can deliver the highest standard of care. To us, continually investing in training and developing our current and future team is essential, th..
19th September 2022
News & Events
Nursing within residential aged care
Nurses are an essential part of our care home teams. We chatted with Alberto who has been at Opal for almost five years now and loves his job. He started as an Assistant in Nursing, then continued to train and work as a Registered Nurse before progre..
20th March 2022
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Training in aged care
At Opal HealthCare we believe companies don’t succeed, people do. Inspired by our purpose to bring joy to those we care for, we’re delighted to launch the Opal HealthCare Academy to support our team with career pathways across every aspect of res..
16th December 2021
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Caring for our carers- R U OK?
Asking anyone who works in the front-line of healthcare ‘R U OK?’ is more important now than ever. Because asking them R U OK? is about taking care of our carers. Among a number of other initiatives to support team wellbeing, Kawana Waters Care Comm..
9th September 2021