Juniper News

I was a voice for my daughters, and now they are a voice for the future
Lee-Ann Boyle is a woman of many roles - a proud

Young talent creates artwork centred on coming together
At just 16 years old Ena Graham, a proud Gooniyandi

The role of Pastoral Care in Palliative Care
In Residential Aged Care, if an older person receives

Juniper nurse Anisha recognised for ECU award
After graduating at the top of her class, Juniper

Juniper part of innovative palliative care pilot
In a bid to improve end-of-life and palliative care

Albany musician shares talents with Juniper Korumup residents
During National Volunteer Week, May 15-21, we want to

Making coffee fills Juniper volunteer Jessica’s cup
During National Volunteer Week, May 15-21, we want to

Retired nurse finds fulfilment as Juniper volunteer
During National Volunteer Week, May 15-21, we want to

International Nurses Day: Meet Liz Frehner
On International Nurses Day, we want to celebrate the

International Nurses Day: Meet Tracey Scott
On International Nurses Day, we want to celebrate the

Juniper commits to ‘Every Dollar Pledge’ for pay increases
In recognition of the valuable and essential services

Josh, 17, lights up lives of Juniper Hayloft residents
When 17-year-old Harrisdale Senior High School student

The rewards of a client’s welcome
As a seasoned physiotherapist with a decade of

Juniper community gives a new lease on life for Albany local
Many people know Don Titterton for his friendly smile,

Sophie finds her ‘fit’ at Juniper
Finding the flexibility to juggle her commitments as a

Natasha finds sense of belonging in Northam
“As a child, I always loved sitting on the floor in

2023 Harmony Week: Meet Rita
Rita Christos joined Juniper as an Executive Support

2023 Harmony Week: Meet Adrienna
Adrienna Clarke joined Juniper as an Accounts Payable

2023 Harmony Week: Meet Jessie-May
Jessie-May Hammond joined Juniper’s Home and

Juniper’s golden girl shares her secret for longevity
Seventy-seven-year-old Joyce Ashworth has one simple

Juniper golden girl celebrates 50 years
For half a century, Joyce Ashworth has worked through

A sea of memories for 94-year-old beach lover
For 94-year-old Ken, his greatest memory as a teenager

Pastoral Care a fulfilling role for Sarah
For Sarah Barrett, there’s nothing is more

Juniper residents flock to Health and Wellness expo
In February, residents from across our Juniper

Ruah lights up lives of Juniper’s Kununurra residents
When five-year-old Kununurra local Ruah Bhadoria

How Juniper supported Bandhana to take the next steps in her career
Like many working mothers who juggle their job and

Music therapy brings calm to Juniper residents
The saying ‘music is therapy for the soul’ rings

Liz and Alan | Playing dead for love
“My wedding ring has not come off since the day of

Denis and Margaret | A Cinderella Story
When the clock struck midnight nearly 60 years ago,

From the drive-ins to delivering Uber Eats, a love story driven by independence
For Lyn and Tom Neacy, having their own independence

Celebrating Galentine’s Day at Juniper
This Valentine’s Day, Juniper wants to shine light

Juniper supports new paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave
In Australia, statistics show that one in six women

John Bryant residents ‘have a ball’ in Olympics event
Ready, set, throw! Residents at our Juniper John

Keeping our clients ‘safe and found’
Across Australia, one person is reported missing every

Support Worker role a natural fit for Nakita
After providing around-the-clock care for her late

Kimberley is home for Deb
The saying ‘home is where the heart is’ rings true

Client Care Advisor Priya feels at home in the Kimberley
When Priya moved to Australia from India in 2015,

Juniper craft group recognised in Community Awards
Contributing to their local community in countless

Soul Gestures spreading love and kindness at Juniper Hayloft
Residents at Juniper Hayloft have received a very

Everyone deserves to eat good, nutritious food
No matter what stage of life a person is at, food

Juniper Chef Luisa Brito living out her cooking dream
A childhood love of cooking has translated into a

Social Club in full swing at St David’s
For Juniper St David’s retirement living residents,

Strong growth for Juniper’s Home Care
In 2022, thought-leaders with a proven track record

Bonding in Fitzroy Crossing
New cultural awareness training with frontline staff

Rowethorpe Retirement Living Coordinator retires after 36 years
Thirty-six years ago, Debra Jacobs called Juniper

Randeep follows care passion
Three years spent caring for a family member ignited

Dianne’s legacy to help domestic violence survivors lives on
For more than 50 years, Dianne Annear fought for

Juniper Connect brings residents and loved ones together
Juniper Hilltop resident Isobel couldn’t wipe the

Juniper volunteer Toni humbled by award nomination
Antoinette ‘Toni’ Russell couldn’t think of

Iris relishes the comforts of home
For Iris Wynne, nothing beats the comfort of her

Crafting friendship and community spirit
For the past twelve years, local Juniper craft group

Have a Go Day
To celebrate WA Seniors Week, Juniper attended Have a

Irene finds purpose in support worker role
For 70-year-old Irene Holstein, joining Juniper’s

Volunteer bus driver keeping the community connected
“I am too young for lawn bowls and golf, so I will

National Nutrition Week
This year, for National Nutrition Week we highlighted

New Juniper Home Care hub to support seniors in Perth’s north
Juniper has opened a new hub in Karrinyup to respond

Juniper launches refreshed Vision, Mission, and Values
Building on our 70-plus years’ history in Western

Community spirit drawcard at Elimatta
Visiting Juniper Elimatta Retirement Living Complex

Juniper OT lighting up lives
You only need to spend a couple of minutes with

Holidaying with the grandchildren
Watching his grandchildren play on Busselton Beach and

Juniper Rowethorpe a happy ending for Perth grandparents
After losing everything they owned in a scam, Joy and

Past and present Nurses find joy in the community
For Janet Tooke, finding somewhere to live was a

Gail finds her peace of mind at Juniper Riverslea
For 80-year-old Gail, nothing prepared her for the

Love at first sight
For Juniper Enrolled Nurse Sonia Sharma, it was love

Past and Present accountants believe success comes from teamwork
For 86-year-old Ena Phillips, the thought of working

Past and Present Chefs share their love for food and family
For 88-year-old Joan Edwards, being one of the first

Past and Present Nurses follow in their mother’s footsteps
International Day of the Older Person | Past and

Championing Wheatbelt support for dementia
With the support of a close-knit community and the

Pegs to buttons: Custom sensory blankets bring joy
Juniper Support Worker Michelle Gilmore was way ahead

Meet Colleen Stuhr
After filling in as a Multi Skilled Care Worker for

Walmajarri artist collaborates with Australian Designer
Renowned Walmajarri artist and Juniper Guwardi Ngadu

Juniper appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Juniper, one of Western Australia’s largest

From Construction Worker to Community Support Worker
After looking after his late wife, Bill Holt knew his

Home is where the heart is for Wheatbelt local
For over 42 years, Peter Mold has called the Western

Brian’s story: Winning the lotto with John Bryant
For many, winning the lotto means winning millions of

Aboriginal flag permanently flying at Juniper Bethshan
As part of Juniper’s journey of reconciliation with

Addressing modern slavery
Juniper is proud to release its second Modern Slavery

National Palliative Care Week – Everyone deserves to be heard
Juniper Pastoral Care Volunteer, John Dendy, was

Juniper CEO Role
Juniper is a leading provider of care, accommodation

Retirement of Juniper Chief Executive Officer
Juniper Chief Executive Officer, Mr Chris Hall AM, has

National Volunteer Week: Meet Tom
This week is National Volunteers Week and Juniper

International Nurses Day
Today is International Nurses Day, which is a day to

COVID-19 Update February 2022
COVID-19 Update 10 February

COVID-19 Update 16 January 2022
COVID-19 Update Friday 16 January

COVID-19 Update 7 January 2022
COVID-19 Update Friday 7 January 2022 On

COVID-19 Update 23 December 2021
COVID-19 Update 23 December 2021 The WA

COVID-19 Update 1 October 2021
Residential Aged Care All Juniper residential care

Fitzroy Crossing Artists
Juniper celebrates the history, culture and

Pearl’s Carer Story
There are an estimated 265 million carers in

COVID-19 Update 12 July 2021, 8.30am
COVID-19 Update 12 July 2021, 830am From 1201am

Improving care with technology
Today is International Day of Older Persons, an

Three decades of caring – Linda’s story
Last month, we bid farewell to one of our

Support for carers of those living with dementia
Many people living with dementia can continue to live

Juniper’s Leadership Development Program
Juniper’s annual Leadership Development Program is

COVID-19 Update 5 July 2021, 5:10pm
COVID-19 Update 5 July 2021, 5:10pm The WA

COVID-19 Update 2 July 2021, 5:00pm
COVID-19 Update 2 July 2021, 5:00pm The WA

COVID-19 Update 1 July 2021, 10:45am
In response to confirmed community transmission of

COVID-19 Update 30 June 2021, 10:15am
In response to confirmed community transmission of

COVID-19 Update 28 June 2021, 10:00pm
In response to confirmed community transmission of

COVID-19 Update 27 June 2021
Juniper acknowledges the announcement from the State

Volunteer Stories – Meet David
Former Baker, David, started his volunteer work at

Volunteer Stories – Meet Rosemary
Rosemary started her volunteer work at Juniper in 2017

Volunteer Stories – Meet Anna
Anna started her volunteer work at Juniper in April

Volunteer Stories – Meet David and Sandra
Dynamic duo, David and his wife Sandra started their

Volunteer Stories – Meet Janet
Janet started her volunteer work at Juniper in July

Volunteer Stories – Meet Stuart
Stuart started his volunteer work at Juniper in May

COVID-19 Update Thursday 13 May 2021, 3:55pm
Juniper acknowledges the announcement from the WA

COVID-19 Update Friday 7 May 2021, 3:15pm
COVID-19 Update Friday 7 May 2021, 3:15pm Juniper

COVID-19 Update Saturday 1 May 2021, 5:15pm
COVID-19 Update Saturday 1 May 2021, 5:15pm Juniper

COVID-19 Update Friday 30 April 2021, 3:00pm
Juniper acknowledges the WA Government’s

COVID-19 Update Monday 26 April 2021, 3:30pm
COVID-19 Update Monday 26 April 2021, 3:30pm The

COVID-19 Update Friday 23 April 2021, 4:10pm
In response to confirmation from the State Government

An open letter from Chris Hall, CEO, 9 March 2021
Dear Juniper Community, I am writing to you in

An open letter from Chris Hall, CEO
Dear Juniper Community, I am writing to you in

It’s all about the people, 2 March 2021
Juniper is a member of the UnitingCare Network and an

COVID-19 Update Friday 26 February 2021, 3:20pm
Juniper included in the Australian Government COVID-19

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout, 22 Feb 2021, 1:50pm
Juniper included in the Australian Government COVID-19

Chris Hall, CEO, releases thank you message
Chris Hall, CEO, releases thank you message to the

COVID-19 Update Sunday 14 February 2021, 9:28am
COVID-19 Update Sunday 14 February 2021,

COVID-19 Update Friday 12 February 2021, 1:45pm
COVID-19 Update Friday 12 February 2021,

COVID-19 Update 8 February 2021, 4.00pm
COVID-19 Update 8 February 2021, 400pm The Western

COVID-19 Update 7 February 2021, 9.00am
COVID-19 Update 7 February 2021, 9:00am The Western

COVID-19 Update 2 February 2021, 7:10pm
COVID-19 Update 2 February 2021, 7:10pm In response

COVID-19 Update 1 February 2021, 9:30am
COVID-19 Update 1 February 2021, 9:30am In response

COVID-19 Update 31 January 2021, 3:51pm
COVID-19 Update 31 January 2021, 3:51pm In response

COVID-19 Update 16 November 2020
CEO Message regarding the WA Interstate Controlled

COVID-19 Update 22 October 2020
WA is doing exceptionally well managing the COVID-19

COVID-19 Update 25 August 2020
COVID-19 Update for Residents, Family and

Aged Care Employee Day 2020
Friday the 7th of August was Aged Care Employee Day,

Farewell May and thank you for 44 years!
After an impressive 44 years of service, Juniper bid

Juniper’s Day Therapy Centre relocates
Juniper’s Day Therapy North Centre has relocated

Bonjour from the Kimberley
John, a resident from Juniper Gerdewoonem in

A stroke of creativity
Art therapy is well known for its mental health

Generous donations help aged care residents out and about
Juniper aged care residents and staff in Geraldton

Juniper aged care service opens in Lockyer
Juniper Korumup, Albany’s newest residential aged

New service opens as Juniper delivers 350-plus aged care places
During its 70th year celebrations not-for-profit

Boost for aged care services in Wyndham
Local residential and community aged care provider