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Abound Communities is well placed to comment in issues relating to ageing and care for ageing Victorians, having provided these services for almost 150 years.
Tegwen gets stuck into overhauling Leith Park gardens
January 3, 2022

There is nothing better than getting stuck into digging and overhauling gardens, according to Tegwen King.

On 8 March – International Women’s Day - the world’s attention focuses on women. Generally, the conversation is about how women are disproportionately affected by lack of gender equality everywhere in the world.

Philomena Horsley is a well-known community advocate in the aged care, disability and women’s health circles. As a medical anthropologist and researcher, she has a wealth of experience and knowledge which she is happy to draw upon as one of OCAV’s newest councillors.
Financial Report
December 6, 2021
OCAV's comprehensive financial statement year ending June 2021.
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Read MoreCleaning up the garden mound at Currie Park
November 22, 2021

Warm sunshine greeted Currie Park residents who recently spring cleaned one of the mounds at the entrance of the village.
Read MoreLife! Is for living
November 18, 2021

OCAV has partnered with Diabetes Victoria and Back in Motion to run a free healthy living program for residents, staff and volunteers to reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
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After clocking up 36 years of working at Leith Park, Des Nye is hanging up his boots.

When Jane moved to Liscombe House from hospital in mid 2021, she struggled with her sudden loss of independence and managing her chronic pain.
Quality of life at OCAV reflected in the yearly figures
November 15, 2021

Behind every number, there is a story. And in OCAV’s case, it is a story of older people who thrive in whichever village community they are living.

Dorothy Clayton has felt very much ‘at home’ since she moved into Braeside Park nine years ago. Now, Dorothy, the village’s volunteer pastoral care worker, tries to ensure that others also feel a sense of belonging in the Berwick village.
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