World Sight Day
Monday, December 2nd, 2019 Home Stories,In the second week of October, people all around the world celebrate world sight day, this global event draws attention to blindness, visual impairments and the prevention methods of both. At Hardi Blacktown we used this day spread the word of good eye health amongst both residents, staff, and family. Using glasses with lenses to […]
Brazilian Independence Day
Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 Home Stories,We are always excited to celebrate different cultural days at Hardi Manly Vale. The month of September started with Brazilian Independence Day on Friday, 6th the best part of this celebration was that our lovely Brazilian Volunteers ran the occasion. The morning activity started with a discussion about the history of Brazilian independence, Brazilian quiz […]
Harley Davidson Bike Ride
Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 Home Stories,It was a day to remember for the residents at Hardi Summer Hill, they got to jump on the back of a Harley Davidson trick and take a ride with the wind blowing in their face. This was a once in a lifetime experience for some residents one resident commented ‘the only thing that could […]
Alpaca Kisses
Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 Home Stories,Sometimes all you need is a kiss from an alpaca to make your day great, and that’s exactly what the residents from seven hills got when Co the alpaca came to visit them from Alpaca kisses. Residents were treated to a special surprise from Col the alpaca who spent the afternoon with residents getting pats, […]
Bullseye the Pony
Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 Home Stories,Residents from Hardi Penrith got an amazing surprise when bullseye the pony stopped in for a visit. Bullseye spent time with the residents out in the courtyard lapping up all the pats and cuddles, resident Betty stated that she thought bullseye was lovely and Catherine said it was wonderful to see an animal of that […]
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 Home Stories,Residents at Hardi Guildford took the opportunity to polish ye hook and say “AHOY there, me hearties” to all ye mateys, to help support families and children living with cancer. All residents were given their own Pirate name, were taught Pirate Slang and went on a treasure hunt to find bags of Pirate Money. Residents […]
Imelda Turns 103!
Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 Home Stories,September 18th was a special day at Hardi Blacktown, with resident Imelda celebrating her 103rd birthday. The lifestyle team had been planning her party for weeks they arranged an afternoon tea full of cupcakes, finger food, and wine. Imelda took front and center at her birthday party along with her Son’s and their wife’s proudly sitting next […]
Cherry Blossom Festival
Monday, September 23rd, 2019 Home Stories,Winter in Australia is the best time to take the residents out on the Hardi bus and explore the local area. Residents from summer hill took a trip out to the Auburn Botanical gardens to walk through the canopies of pink cherry blossoms in the Japanese style gardens. Residents took a relaxing walk over the […]
Housie Night Bingo
Monday, September 23rd, 2019 Home Stories,Hardi Penrith invited families to join in for a night of Bingo, the team went out and brought all the right material including bingo books and ‘dabbers’ players were treated to some amazing prizes that made the game even more competitive. The evening started with a BBQ dinner for the residents and families, so they had […]
Aged Care Employee Day
Monday, September 23rd, 2019 Home Stories,Here at Hardi Aged Care our residents are the most import thing, our staff work with the motto “residents do not live in our workplace, we work in their home a significant statement seen around each Hardi site. Staff at Hardi Aged Care take pride in their dedication and care of each resident, so it’s […]
