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Extreme heat and older people: how to stay cool, safe and well during Riverina heat
Jan 27, 2026
Extreme heat and older people: how to stay cool, safe and well during Riverina heat
Jan 27, 2026
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Jan 27, 2026
Newsletter - January 2026
Jan 12, 2026
Newsletter - January 2026
Jan 12, 2026

In our January newsletter you can read more about Valerie, Sam, Kate and the Board of Directors.

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Jan 12, 2026
Staff Long Service - 270 years of combined service at The Forrest Centre
Jan 12, 2026
Staff Long Service - 270 years of combined service at The Forrest Centre
Jan 12, 2026

In December we recognised many of our staff for their long service at The Forrest Centre.

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Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Christmas Lights Tour
Jan 12, 2026

Forrest Home Care clients took a tour of Christmas lights!

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Jan 12, 2026
Christmas entertainment at Loreto Home of Compassion
Jan 12, 2026
Christmas entertainment at Loreto Home of Compassion
Jan 12, 2026

We recently enjoyed a concert with special performances by Greg and Penny.

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Jan 12, 2026
Planning ahead: what to consider in the new year about Aged Care options
Dec 29, 2025
Planning ahead: what to consider in the new year about Aged Care options
Dec 29, 2025
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Dec 29, 2025
Staying socially connected when friends and family travel
Dec 26, 2025
Staying socially connected when friends and family travel
Dec 26, 2025
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Dec 26, 2025
Christmas, through the eyes of our team
Dec 24, 2025
Christmas, through the eyes of our team
Dec 24, 2025
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Dec 24, 2025
Christmas memories at Loreto: small moments that stay with us
Dec 23, 2025
Christmas memories at Loreto: small moments that stay with us
Dec 23, 2025
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Dec 23, 2025
Eating, moving and ageing well in the festive season
Dec 22, 2025
Eating, moving and ageing well in the festive season
Dec 22, 2025
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Dec 22, 2025
Christmas Joy at Loreto Home of Compassion
Dec 17, 2025
Christmas Joy at Loreto Home of Compassion
Dec 17, 2025

Santa has called in, we have been doing craft, and students have played games and entertained us. What a marvelous time we are having in the lead up to Christmas.

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Dec 17, 2025
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Dec 9, 2025
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Dec 9, 2025

Decorations are up and excitement is building as Christmas approaches.

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Dec 9, 2025
Sr Helen speaks of her experience with End-of-Life care
Oct 20, 2025
Sr Helen speaks of her experience with End-of-Life care
Oct 20, 2025

Sr Helen is on the Board of Directors of The Forrest Centre and has over 50 years’ experience caring for others.

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Oct 20, 2025
Complete renovation of the hairdressing salon at Loreto Home of Compassion
Oct 16, 2025
Complete renovation of the hairdressing salon at Loreto Home of Compassion
Oct 16, 2025

We are excited to unveil our fully renovated hairdressing salon at Loreto Home of Compassion.

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Oct 16, 2025
Memorial Doves at Mary Potter Nursing Home
Oct 2, 2025
Memorial Doves at Mary Potter Nursing Home
Oct 2, 2025

Our memorial art has been erected, remembering those residents who passed away over the past 12 months.

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Oct 2, 2025
Ageing well: The psychology of growing older with purpose
Sep 24, 2025
Ageing well: The psychology of growing older with purpose
Sep 24, 2025
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Sep 24, 2025
Have you ever considered having a camel as a pet?!
Sep 18, 2025
Have you ever considered having a camel as a pet?!
Sep 18, 2025

Welcome to the September newsletter.

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Sep 18, 2025
Walking beside Lyn: A husband’s story for Dementia Action Week
Sep 18, 2025
Walking beside Lyn: A husband’s story for Dementia Action Week
Sep 18, 2025
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Sep 18, 2025
Great results at the Wagga Wagga Show!
Sep 15, 2025
Great results at the Wagga Wagga Show!
Sep 15, 2025

Congratulations to residents of Loreto Home of Compassion on their success in exhibiting at the Wagga Show!

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Sep 15, 2025
We are looking for a Facility Manager at Mary Potter Nursing Home
Sep 15, 2025
We are looking for a Facility Manager at Mary Potter Nursing Home
Sep 15, 2025

Could you be the right fit for The Forrest Centre. We are looking for a dynamic Facility Manager at Mary Potter Nursing Home to lead our team in providing excellent, compassionate care for our residents. Expressions of interest close on 22 September 2025.

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Sep 15, 2025
Curious about Aged Care? Find the solutions at the Wagga Wagga Seniors Expo
Sep 8, 2025
Curious about Aged Care? Find the solutions at the Wagga Wagga Seniors Expo
Sep 8, 2025
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Sep 8, 2025
A listening presence: Pastoral Care for our non-religious residents
Aug 26, 2025
A listening presence: Pastoral Care for our non-religious residents
Aug 26, 2025
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Aug 26, 2025
Celebrating the strength in our diversity
Aug 19, 2025
Celebrating the strength in our diversity
Aug 19, 2025
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Aug 19, 2025
Celebrating 38 years of dedication and heart at Mary Potter Nursing Home
Aug 12, 2025
Celebrating 38 years of dedication and heart at Mary Potter Nursing Home
Aug 12, 2025
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Aug 12, 2025
Death, dignity and dialogue: Why The Forrest Centre supports Dying to Know Day
Aug 8, 2025
Death, dignity and dialogue: Why The Forrest Centre supports Dying to Know Day
Aug 8, 2025
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Aug 8, 2025
Celebrating our care champions on Aged Care Employee Day
Aug 7, 2025
Celebrating our care champions on Aged Care Employee Day
Aug 7, 2025
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Aug 7, 2025
Built With Care.  Enhancing Everyday Life for Loreto residents
Jul 31, 2025
Built With Care. Enhancing Everyday Life for Loreto residents
Jul 31, 2025

Exciting times as renovated rooms are being occupied.

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Jul 31, 2025
Cooking up conversations
Jul 23, 2025
Cooking up conversations
Jul 23, 2025

Have you ever made your own butter? Some of the ladies at Loreto have been cooking!

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Jul 23, 2025
It's newsletter time!  July 2025
Jul 10, 2025
It's newsletter time! July 2025
Jul 10, 2025

In this issue meet Margaret and Kavita, and learn more about our new logo

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Jul 10, 2025
The Forrest Centre has a new logo!
Jul 1, 2025
The Forrest Centre has a new logo!
Jul 1, 2025

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.

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Jul 1, 2025
The Forrest Centre Hospice
The Forrest Centre
Lewisham Avenue,
Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650,
Australia
(02) 6932 3011 [email protected]
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The Forrest Centre
Mary Potter Nursing Home

Address
Lewisham Avenue,
Wagga Wagga. 2650
Phone: (02) 6932 3011
Fax: (02) 6925 1830
E: [email protected]

Loreto Home
of Compassion

Address
33 Bardia Street,
PO Box 842
Wagga Wagga. 2650
Phone: (02) 6971 5715
Fax: (02) 6931 3708
E: [email protected]

Forrest Home Care

Address: 
11 Chaston Street
PO Box 842
Wagga Wagga. 2650
Phone: (02) 6932 3009
E: [email protected]


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