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  • Helen Walker

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    Leading by Example: Helen Walker’s Story of Impact and Advocacy

    Discover how Helen Walker continues to make a meaningful impact in retirement at ECH's Mitcham village. A distinguished healthcare professional with leadership roles in palliative care and current Deputy Presiding Officer of the SA VAD Review Board, Helen embodies active aging through her position as Chair of ECH's Consumer Advisory Board. Her vibrant lifestyle includes fitness programs, cultural activities, and community engagement, all supported by ECH's progressive approach to senior living. "ECH recognizes that we come with a wealth of life experience and are still contributing," Helen says, demonstrating how retirement can be one of life's most enriching chapters.

  • Community

    Neighbours: Turning Moments into Connections

    This Neighbours Day, we recognise the vital role neighbours play in fostering a sense of community and belonging. Every day at 11 o'clock, Gail and Dianne gather with their neighbours under the pergola of their ECH retirement village in Victor Harbor, sharing baked treats and creating connection. "It's the interaction, it's the being together," that Gail loves most about the daily morning tea.

  • Aash

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    Meet Aash: Growing Community Through the ECH Community Garden

    From Isolation to Connection: How ECH Community Garden Transformed Aash's Life After Loss. Discover how a widow found healing, purpose and friendship through gardening and community activities at ECH's Laidlaw Street garden in Henley Beach, proving it's never too late to rebuild and find joy through meaningful connections.

  • Consumer Advisory Body - At ECH, your voice matters

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    Your Voice Matters

    At ECH, we value your voice. Through our Consumer Advisory Body, Quality Improvement Committee, and Resident Advisory Group, we actively listen to community feedback to enhance our accommodation and services. Learn how consumer representatives like Helen Walker and Darryl Cotter are helping shape improvements in communication systems, scheduling, and more. Your ideas and experiences are invaluable to our continuous improvement process.

  • Tips for downsizing with Prue from Tree and Tribe

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    Tips for Downsizing with Prue of Tree and Tribe

    Moving from a large family home to a smaller retirement living space can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, it can also be liberating. Prue, director of Tree and Tribe, works closely with the ECH team to style homes for sale. She shares her top tips for making downsizing easier.

  • Community

    Winter Bus Trips: A Season of Exploration and Fun

    ECH’s winter bus trips were a huge success, with residents exploring destinations like Monarto Safari Park and Langhorne Creek. Recent outings featured tours of vineyards, cultural spots, and unique wildlife experiences, leaving participants with lasting memories.

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    Creative Nature Play Brings Families Together at Carrick Hill

    ECH’s Intergenerational Nature Play Workshop at Carrick Hill delighted families, who explored nature-inspired art using found objects. The event fostered connections across generations, blending creativity with environmental awareness through activities like making bees on sticks and decorating gum leaves.