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mecwacare pilots real-time pressure injury prevention technology

Media release: mecwacare pilots real-time pressure injury prevention technology

National Volunteer Week highlights growing impact of companionship program for older Australians

Media release: mecwacare secures additional funding to expand Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme placements across Victoria

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Abi joins mecwacare homes permanently

mecwacare has completed Australia’s largest rollout of humanoid companion robots in aged care, supporting resident wellbeing and connection.

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mecwacare announces strategic partnership with InteliCare

Media release: mecwacare has entered a strategic partnership with Australian technology company InteliCare, following a successful pilot at its Trescowthick Centre.

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Celebrating International Day of People with Disability 2025

IDoPwD is always a wonderful day at mecwacare’s Fisher Street Centre, and this year was no exception, with a special afternoon event celebrating clients and their achievements.

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A new chapter begins at John Hood Terrace

On 19 November, mecwacare celebrated the grand opening of John Hood Terrace, our newest aged care home in Richmond.

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Support at Home: What you need to know

The Support at Home program is changing the way in-home care is delivered. Learn what the changes mean and how they may affect you.

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mecwacare welcomes the Government announcement of additional Home Care Packages

An important first step in addressing the undersupply of in-home care, helping older Australians live safely and independently for longer.

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Supporting Our Rural Communities – Free movie screening: Just a Farmer

On Aged Care Employee Day 2024, we celebrate the incredible impact our mecwacare team members have on the lives of those we serve.

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Celebrating Aged Care Employee Day 2025

On Aged Care Employee Day, we are proud to celebrate our team of more than 3,900 people who bring compassion, care and commitment to their work every day.

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Respect, safety and action: Protecting older Australians from abuse

At mecwacare, we stand with our community to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – a global call to end the abuse, neglect and mistreatment of older people.

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