About Us

ECH is a South Australian retirement living and in-home care services provider, helping people to live confidently and independently, and to get more out of life.

Established in 1964 as a profit-for-purpose organisation, ECH employs more than 800 people and supports over 5,000 clients and residents through its network of 109 villages, wellness centres, in-home services and community programs, across Adelaide, Adelaide Hills and Victor Harbor.

Since its foundation in 1964, ECH has established itself as a highly respected and trusted provider of ageing care services in South Australia.

ECH is a registered Australian charity established for the benefit of its clients and as such there are no shareholders. Any surplus is reinvested to increase and improve the range of services that can be provided.

Our History

Board of Directors

ECH’s Board of Directors lead with a shared commitment to our mission, guiding our future and allowing our team to empower and support those we serve.

Made up of experienced professionals from a wide range of business and community sectors, the Board is responsible for setting overall strategic direction and policies in line with its constitution, and for ensuring ECH complies with all regulatory requirements, including the Aged Care Act, Retirement Villages Act and the Residential Tenancies Act.

Following the passing of the Treasury Laws Amendments (Enhancing Whistleblower protections) Bill 2018, ECH has a clearly defined policy and procedure relating to the management and investigation of whistleblower reports received from an individual (a director, employee, contractor, supplier, volunteer or member of the public).

ECH acknowledges we are situated on the traditional lands of the Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri and Peramangk people, the traditional custodians of the land. We honour Aboriginal Elders and older people, the work they do in community and what they teach us as people and an organisation. ECH continues to learn how to walk beside Aboriginal people and commits to listen deeply to Aboriginal voices.

ECH has a focus on educating the mind and heart, so our initiatives are developed as a way of including everyone in the reconciliation journey so we can grow understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in a multi-sensory way.