Dungog & District Neighbourcare

16/09/2026

The NSW Rural Fire Service’s AIDER program is a free, one-off service for eligible older residents, people living with disability and others who may need extra help preparing a property in a bush fire prone area.

Support may include:
🍃 Clearing leaves, sticks and fallen branches.
🪾 Trimming vegetation and branches around the home.
🌾 Mowing or slashing long grass.
🏠 Cleaning gutters.
🔥 Help to complete a Bush Fire Survival Plan.

To find out more, visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/aider or call 1300 011 737.

11/09/2026

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Anne Ellicott, a much-loved member of our community and a dedicated volunteer for more than 45 years.

Anne was a founding committee member of the Paterson Meals on Wheels branch and gave generously over many years.

Earlier this year, she was named Dungog’s Citizen of the Year in recognition of her outstanding service to the local community.

Anne’s contribution will be remembered by many at Neighbourcare and across the wider community.

We extend our sincere condolences to Anne’s family, friends and all who knew her.

10/09/2026

Yesterday, a fantastic group of clients enjoyed a lovely day out near Woodville, with a visit to The Dirty Gardener followed by lunch at The Paterson Tavern. 🌿☕️

A big thank you to the lovely team at The Dirty Gardener, who opened especially for our group and helped make the visit such a special one.

Plenty of plants, good company and a great day out in the community. 💚

10/08/2026

Tomorrow, Australians will take part in the 2026 Census.

The Census helps build a picture of our communities, including who lives here, how our needs are changing, and what support people may need in the future.

The information collected helps governments and community organisations plan important services such as aged care, disability support, healthcare, transport, housing and community programs.

For communities across our regions, every response helps create a clearer picture of local needs and helps ensure future services are designed around real people and real communities.

If you can, take a few minutes to complete your Census on 11 August.

06/08/2026

Thanks for caring. 💛

Aged Care Employee Day is a national opportunity to give thanks to everyone working across aged care - recognising that every role matters, from frontline support and clinical care to transport, coordination, administration, leadership and the teams working behind the scenes.

Our employees bring skill, compassion and local knowledge to their roles every day.

Ageing Australia

05/08/2026

🧠 During National Stroke Week, we're encouraging everyone to learn the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke and act quickly in an emergency.

But recovery doesn't stop when hospital care ends.

For eligible older people recovering from a stroke, the Support at Home Restorative Care Pathway may provide short-term support focused on rebuilding strength, confidence and independence. This can include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing and assistance with everyday activities.

Neighbourcare is proud to support local people as they work towards their personal goals and remain connected to their community. https://www.neighbourcare.org.au/contact/

Because everyone deserves to live their best life with care at home. 💙

24/07/2026

Stories like this remind us that growing older doesn’t mean slowing down - it means drawing on a lifetime of experience, determination and strength. At 75, this remarkable athlete is proving that new goals, new challenges and new achievements are possible at any stage of life.

Here's to staying active, embracing opportunities and never letting age define what you can achieve!

Jacky Hudson – grandmother of five and great-grandmother of two – will have her chance in the sporting spotlight when
she steps out in the green and gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as part of the lawn bowls squad.

What began as a casual hobby quickly snowballed and Hudson started to play competitively with other vision-impaired athletes, before earning a place in Bowls Australia’s high-performance squad four years ago.⁠ https://tinyurl.com/rbncmefh

20/07/2026

As the winter months continue, more people are catching colds and respiratory infections. If you're feeling unwell, please let us know as soon as possible so we can support you and help you recover.

17/07/2026

AusAlert is a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices.

It will be ready to use in October 2026, but before it launches, we need to test the system across Australia.
On Monday 27 July, your mobile devices, such as mobile phones, tablets and smart watches, may receive a test alert. The test times across Australian time zones are:
• 2:00 pm AEST (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
• 1:30 pm ACST (SA, NT, Broken Hill NSW)
• 12:00 pm AWST (WA)

The message will vibrate and include a loud, siren-like sound that lasts about 10 seconds. If this could disrupt you or cause you or a loved one to feel unsafe, please turn off your mobile devices or switch them to aeroplane mode before the scheduled test time in your location, and leave them off for at least one hour.

As this is just a test, you don’t need to do anything, but in an actual disaster you should follow the alert instructions to keep yourself and others safe.

To learn what an AusAlert sounds like, visit https://www.ausalert.gov.au/

09/07/2026

This NAIDOC Week, we join communities across Australia in celebrating “50 Years of Deadly”, a milestone that honours five decades of NAIDOC Week championing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, cultures, achievements and resilience.

As part of this week of reflection and celebration, our teams proudly supported the Happy Boxes Project donation drive.

Thanks to the generosity of staff, an incredible collection of hygiene, self-care and essential items has been gathered to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women living in some of Australia’s most remote communities.

These donations will be sent to Garrthalala, a remote coastal homeland in Northeast Arnhem Land. The items will help support women, Elders, mums and bubs, teenage girls attending a wellbeing camp, and students who travel from their homeland each week to attend school.

NAIDOC Week reminds us of the power of culture, connection, respect and community. Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped make a real difference.