Bolton Clarke Charlesbrook, Templestowe

01/08/2026

A lovely hour of singing and dancing with Rob and his accordian playing everyone's requests!

14/07/2026

This National Diabetes Week (12-18 July), experts are urging older people to check their foot health regularly for early signs of diabetes and related complications.
Bolton Clarke Research Institute Senior Research Fellow Dr Rajna Ogrin says people over 65 have a higher risk of diabetes complications as a result of longer duration diabetes.
“As feet are mostly out of sight, they can be out of mind,” Dr Ogrin said.
“This can be a big problem for our clients, particularly as the first diabetes complications often manifest in feet and these can easily be missed, leading to serious illness, wounds, infections, amputations.
“If you have diabetes, it’s important to check your feet every day and get prompt medical attention for things like blisters, swelling, redness, ingrown nails, cuts and bruises, calluses, cracked skin, corns and nail colour changes.”

Read more about the work Bolton Clarke is doing to support wellbeing for people with diabetes here: National Diabetes Week: Experts urge regular foot checks for diabetes detection and management | Bolton Clarke

16/06/2026

Did you know that around one in four Australians experience incontinence and on average, most people wait four to six years before seeking support? Often, people are embarrassed to seek support. This week is World Continence Week and the good news is there are some simple actions everyone can take to prevent or address incontinence and improve bladder health.
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This week is World Continence Week, focused on educating people about bladder and bowel health, encouraging early intervention and equipping health care workers to provide support. The good news is for most people incontinence can be prevented and addressed. Read top tips for bladder health here.

04/06/2026

To mark World Environment Day today, Bolton Clarke has announced a new partnership with Reforest that will make a real difference for an endangered North Queensland habitat.

The initiative will fund planting of a tree for every new resident welcomed into Bolton Clarke retirement living communities from 1 July.
It supports the Mabi Forest Restoration project on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland—one of the most endangered forest ecosystems in the state. Once cleared for agriculture and forestry, the land is now being carefully revegetated with endemic Mabi Forest species using best-practice restoration techniques.
Bolton Clarke Director of Operations Retirement Living, Jon Kirkman, said the decision to work with Reforest reflected a growing focus on sustainability among residents, who wanted to be part of positive change.
“Partnering with Reforest is a simple, practical way we can bring our sustainability commitment to life,” he said.
“We’ve already planted 193 trees in the Mabi forest this year – contributing to the restoration of 731 square metres of land - to recognise the contribution of every member of our retirement living team and the people who support them.
“Now, from July 1, we will build on that by planting a tree for every new resident who chooses to become a part of one of our vibrant retirement living communities across Australia.
“Each tree will help restore cleared land on the Atherton Tablelands using native species and proven restoration methods, rebuilding habitat for wildlife including species such as the Lumholtz’s tree kangaroo and strengthening the landscape for the future.
“It’s a small action, but an important one – a practical commitment that connects each new beginning with a lasting legacy.”

18/05/2026

This week is National Volunteer Week and we’re saying a huge thank you to all the volunteers who are part of our Bolton Clarke community.
In our retirement villages, about 31 per cent of residents volunteer in some capacity in the village or the wider community.
Across our residential aged care homes, more than 400 volunteers regularly give their time to help support residents.
Volunteers also play a vital role in the work of our Research Institute with almost 700 customers, employees and community members signing up to the Research Volunteers register and contributing to projects that support health and wellbeing across Australia and internationally.

11/05/2026

"I have found such joy in helping clients regain their independence."
On International Nurses Day today, we're revisiting the recollections of retired Bolton Clarke nurses Sue and Susan. The technology may have changed (enormously!) but the drive to support people to live well remains at the heart of the work nurses do in the community. And for many people, it's life-changing.

Nurses reflect on 140 years | Bolton Clarke

06/05/2026

On National Healthy Ageing Day today we're being urged to keep doing what matters most. What does that mean for you?

06/05/2026

Happy National Healthy Ageing Day! This year's theme is "Keep doing what matters". Research shows healthy ageing can begin at any age and key elements include social connection, healthy eating, movement, mindfulness, positive thinking and learning new things.
How to age well | Bolton Clarke

25/04/2026

It was a special morning commemorating Anzac Day for the Charlesbrook community yesterday. There were some heartfelt readings while many laid wreaths and raised the Australian flag.

24/04/2026

Today, Saturday 25 April, our communities across Australia are coming together to commemorate Anzac Day on the 111th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. For many, this whole week has been about reflecting and honouring those who have served in times of peace and war.

We were lucky enough to sit down with several veterans in the lead up to today and are honoured to be sharing their stories of resilience, comradery and hope.

You can read more here: https://www.boltonclarke.com.au/news-resources/