Continued growth on the Fleurieu has led to expansion of Resthaven age care services in the region.

This growth has triggered the division of Resthaven Murray Bridge, Hills & Fleurieu Community Services, one of its largest, into two separate services.

Mel Ottaway, Executive Manager Community Services, says the separation will take effect from 1 March 2024.

“Resthaven Murray Bridge, Hills & Fleurieu Community Services covers a very large geographical area, with five offices – in Murray Bridge, Strathalbyn, Goolwa, Port Elliot and Victor Harbor,” she says.

“The team has done an amazing job supporting clients across the region, however, it is now time to create two regional services: Resthaven Fleurieu Community Services, and Resthaven Murray Mallee Hills Community Services.

“Tanya Boakes has been appointed as the new Manager in the Fleurieu, and Kimberley Lord as the new Manager for Murray Mallee Hills.

“Both Tanya and Kimberley are well known locals, having worked in management roles with Resthaven Murray Bridge, Hills & Fleurieu Community Services for several years.

“The move will have minimal impact on the older people who are supported by Resthaven, as we will undergo a gradual division, aiming to have operations fully separated by 1 July 2024.

“We are excited for this new chapter in Resthaven’s community services and wish Tanya and Kimberley well in their new roles.”

The Strathalbyn office, at 9 Rankine Street, will become the Resthaven Fleurieu Community Services main office, with outreach offices maintained in Goolwa, Port Elliot, and Victor Harbor.

“The sites will continue to work closely together to deliver outstanding care and services to older people throughout the regions,” Ms Ottaway says.

Established in 1935, Resthaven is a South Australian not-for-profit aged care community service associated with the Uniting Church in Australia.

It operates throughout metropolitan Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills, Murraylands, Riverland, Fleurieu Peninsula, lower Barossa region and the Limestone Coast of South Australia.

Tanya Boakes.