News & Stories

We’re excited to unveil our new look!

The Forrest Centre has a fresh logo and a renewed name for our at-home service – Forrest Home Care. Thoughtfully designed to reflect our roots and the care we provide across generations, our updated logo represents a new chapter while staying true to who we are.

For some, faith comes late – but it arrives just when it’s needed most.

At The Forrest Centre, Reverend Dr. Grant Bell walks gently alongside our residents, offering space for reflection, connection, and sometimes, transformation.

From quiet prayers to unexpected baptisms, these moments aren’t about preaching – they’re about belonging and restorations of self.

“It’s not a leap into the darkness,” he says. “It’s a leap into the light.

Can you ever have too much fun?

What are some ways you can advocate for your ageing friend or family member.

May works with us at Forrest Community Services in Griffith.

For Kavita, pastoral care isn’t about preaching, it’s about presence.

Celebrating National Volunteers Week at The Forrest Centre: The power of giving back.

Advanced Care planning - and why that matters.

Mothers Day was celebrated today at Loreto with a delightful afternoon tea party.

It has been a fun week of preparations for Mothers Day at Loreto.

Loreto held a service to commemorate ANZAC Day. Thank you to Flight Sergeant May, Archie and Oliver, our special guests.

A big thank you to Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga for their donation to Mary Potter Nursing Home.

The team at Remax Wagga visited residents at Mary Potter Nursing Home and The Forrest Centre Hospice spreading Easter joy.

Forrest Community Services offers a range of social activities for our clients to participate in.

Fr Burgess was at our opening ceremony in 1985, and cut the cake at our 40th anniversary celebration 40 years later!

Workers from Stephen Lawrence Construction have been busy with demolition in Lennon Wing.

Just who is this lovely lady and her furry friend? Click on “learn more” to open the January 2025 newsletter to find out.

Some of our Loreto Home of Compassion residents enjoy diamond painting. Kerry shows his recently completed picture of Santa, and he has already started on his next work of art.

What a week it was prior to Christmas…… multiple concerts, guest performers, door decorating competition, and a special luncheon!

Congratulations to Angelica, Lesley, Clare, Rebecca and Amanda who have all reached their five year milestone of working with Forrest Community Services. We look forward to more happy times as you assist to provide care for our wonderful clients.

Recently staff at Mary Potter Nursing Home celebrated their mates who have achieved milestones of service.

It is wonderful to see such great images capturing the older people who are so important in our lives.

Did Santa make it along to the party?

Celebrating our volunteers is a highlight.

We recently celebrated our long serving staff at Loreto Home of Compassion

Are you coming home to visit your parents over Christmas?

Bringing joy to residents and volunteers alike at Loreto Home of Compassion, Wagga Wagga, every few weeks musician Jeremy Swan pops into Loreto to entertain the residents.

Meet our wonderful knitting group!