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South Australia (SA) is a state known for its vibrant culture, growing economy and beautifully varied natural landscapes. Adelaide is the state’s main city centre. Adelaide has a strong and affordable quality of live with many cultural and social points of interest. Regions with SA include the Barossa Valley made famous for its production of world acclaimed wines. Mining activities fuel SA’s economy supplemented with defence and manufacturing. Renewable energies also feature heavily with initiatives such as Tesla’s battery project in Jamestown. Ageing in South Australia is met with the challenges that a rural location can deliver. The majority of South Australia’s ageing infrastructure are located in Adelaide which has the largest offering of residential aged care. Home Care is delivered to most of the state’s regional centres for those Australian’s who wish to age in their home or local community. There are sufficient allied health options as well as aged care facilities in SA available in Adelaide and surrounding areas. Large residential aged care providers with a strong presence in the SA are Calvary Care, Resthaven, RSL Care SA and Opal
- Population 1,771,000
- Size of state 983,482 kilometres squared
- Average Summer temperatures range from 16 - 29
- Average winter temperatures range from 8 - 16
- Two large hospitals in the state are ‘Calvary Adelaide Hospital’ and ‘Royal Adelaide Hospital’
A special thanks to our contributors
Caroline Egan
DCM Media, agedcare101
Caroline has a wealth of experience writing within the retirement and aged care sector and is a contributing journalist for the Villages.com.au and agedcare101 blog and accompanying newsletters.
Ian Horswill
Journalist
Ian is a journalist, writer and sub-editor for the aged care sector, working at The DCM Group. He writes for The Weekly Source, agedcare101, villages.com.au and the DCM Institute fortnightly newsletter Friday. Ian is in daily contact with CEOs of retirement living, land lease and the aged care operations and makes a new contact every week. He investigates media releases, LinkedIn and Facebook for a good source for ideas for stories.
Lauren Broomham
Retirement and Aged Care Journalist
Lauren is a journalist for villages.com.au, agedcare101 and The Donaldson Sisters. Growing up in a big family in small town communities, she has always had a love for the written word, joining her local library at the age of six months. With over eight years' experience in writing and editing, she is a keen follower of news and current affairs with a nose for a good story.
Jill Donaldson
Physiotherapist
Jill has been practicing as a clinical physiotherapist for 30 years. For the last 13 years she has worked solely in the Aged Care sector in more than 50 metropolitan and regional facilities. Jill has also toured care facilities in the US and Africa and is a passionate advocate for both the residents in aged care and the staff who care for them. She researches and writes for DCM Media.
Chris Baynes
DCM Media, agedcare101
Chris has been a journalist and publisher in the retirement village and aged care sectors for 11 years. He has visited over 250 retirement villages and 50 aged care facilities both within Australia and internationally. Chris is a regular speaker at industry conferences plus is a frequent radio commentator.
Annie Donaldson
Nurse and Carer
Annie has a long career in both nursing and the media. She has planned and co-ordinated the medical support from both international TV productions and major stadium events. In recent years she has been a primary family carer plus involved in structured carer support.
Caroline Egan
DCM Media, agedcare101
Caroline has a wealth of experience writing within the retirement and aged care sector and is a contributing journalist for the Villages.com.au and agedcare101 blog and accompanying newsletters.
Ian Horswill
Journalist
Ian is a journalist, writer and sub-editor for the aged care sector, working at The DCM Group. He writes for The Weekly Source, agedcare101, villages.com.au and the DCM Institute fortnightly newsletter Friday. Ian is in daily contact with CEOs of retirement living, land lease and the aged care operations and makes a new contact every week. He investigates media releases, LinkedIn and Facebook for a good source for ideas for stories.
Lauren Broomham
Retirement and Aged Care Journalist
Lauren is a journalist for villages.com.au, agedcare101 and The Donaldson Sisters. Growing up in a big family in small town communities, she has always had a love for the written word, joining her local library at the age of six months. With over eight years' experience in writing and editing, she is a keen follower of news and current affairs with a nose for a good story.
Jill Donaldson
Physiotherapist
Jill has been practicing as a clinical physiotherapist for 30 years. For the last 13 years she has worked solely in the Aged Care sector in more than 50 metropolitan and regional facilities. Jill has also toured care facilities in the US and Africa and is a passionate advocate for both the residents in aged care and the staff who care for them. She researches and writes for DCM Media.
Chris Baynes
DCM Media, agedcare101
Chris has been a journalist and publisher in the retirement village and aged care sectors for 11 years. He has visited over 250 retirement villages and 50 aged care facilities both within Australia and internationally. Chris is a regular speaker at industry conferences plus is a frequent radio commentator.
Annie Donaldson
Nurse and Carer
Annie has a long career in both nursing and the media. She has planned and co-ordinated the medical support from both international TV productions and major stadium events. In recent years she has been a primary family carer plus involved in structured carer support.
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