People over 65
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Chat groups for seniors in Sydney
We host monthly chat groups for older Australians in the Woollahra area. Each session features a special guest who shares their expertise on various topics.
Navigating the my aged care process in 2026
Whether you’re over 65 or a family member looking to support a loved one, understanding the My Aged Care (MAC) process is crucial.
Holdsworth Welcomes New CEO, Craig Rutherford
We are proud to announce the appointment of Craig Rutherford as our new Chief Executive Officer. With a strong track record in community-focused leadership, Craig brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to promoting inclusion, empowerment, and connection for people and families.
Aged Care Bill passes parliament
The Australian Parliament has passed the Aged Care Bill. The new Aged Care Act will start from 1 July 2025.
Holdsworth Appoints New CEO
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of our new CEO, Craig Rutherford, following a thorough and comprehensive search process that has taken place over the past year.
A Day in the Life of Trish: A Holdsworth Volunteer
Trish has been a volunteer for over five years. She lives in the Eastern Suburbs where she loves her local community and believes deeply in giving back. Trist enjoys volunteering as it brings her closer to the people around her and reinforcing the amazing difference anyone can make in the community.
The Extraordinary Journey of John: A Centenarian’s Remarkable Life
John is a Holdsworth participant who has been receiving support through the Home Care Package program for several years. This has provided John with weekly individual social support where he is taken shopping or to run errands or simply have some extra company. We recently visited John at his retirement home to celebrate his 100th Birthday where John shared interested stories about his life.
Community survey confirms: Holdsworth cares
At Holdsworth, we’re here for community. So when our community shares feedback, we listen. In our recent Customer Satisfaction Survey, we’re proud to share that feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and pinpointed the care, attentiveness and respect our team extends to all participants. We are deeply grateful to the 203 people who participated in the survey and provided honest feedback.
Eda’s Story
Eda is a Holdsworth participant who has been receiving support through the Commonwealth Home Support Program for several years. Recently she participated in the Wellness Hub - a free program run by Holdsworth to support older people through allied health and clinical support services, and additional help at home. Through Wellness Hub Eda was connected with a volunteer who helped bring her balcony garden back to life after a stressful situation, allowing her to feel content in her home again.
Miya’s Story
Holdsworth volunteer Miya is a passionate advocate for those living with Dementia in the community. Miya first connected with Holdsworth while supporting her father through Dementia - with Holdsworth fondly referred to as his ‘club’. She supports Dementia Australia and the Woollahra Dementia Alliance to help businesses become Dementia-friendly, a topic close to heart after the many small things local businesses did to create a welcoming space for her father, including his favourite cafe creating a special ‘Bob’s Menu’.
Dementia friendly queen street
In a heartwarming display of unity and support, Holdsworth in collaboration with the Woollahra Dementia Alliance and Woollahra Council, hosted its first ever week-long event, transforming Queen Street to raise awareness about dementia and its aims of creating a dementia friendly community in Woollahra.
Katherine’s Story
For the past decade, Katherine has used Holdsworth’s transport services due to her limited mobility, but when she was encouraged to join Wellness Hub, she had reservations. Thankfully, she decided to try, and she’s found the sensitive care and professionalism has helped her maintain her health and independence, plus she enjoyed it much more than she’d expected! The Katherine before Wellness Hub, and the Katherine now: “They’re chalk and cheese,” she says.
