Eldernet Happenings

We are seeking a superstar to join our team, focussed mainly on the print side of our business, our ideal candidate will however be comfortable working across both print and web. At Eldernet and Care Publications we work hard to ensure that our team feel empowered. We have a workplace …

Every 4 months the Eldernet team visits a different area of New Zealand so we can touch base with local communities and those in the aged care sector. This “on the ground” knowledge is invaluable, and often means we know where the best place to get a good coffee or …

Earlier this month we turned off all our phones so that we could all sit down and learn more about each other and Eldernet. The main objective of this day was to get everyone thinking about big picture stuff for Eldernet, and for Esther and Eleanor to share their vision …

Every 4 months the Eldernet team visits a different area of New Zealand so we can touch base with local communities and those in the aged care sector. This “on the ground” knowledge is invaluable, and often means we know where the best place to get a good coffee or …

In September we gave away 20 puzzles to twenty random facilities all over New Zealand as a part of our 20th Birthday celebrations. We asked for photos of their older people enjoying the puzzles so that we could share this with everyone. CHT Glynavon were one of the lucky 20 …

Marking International Day of Older Persons Age Concern Canterbury in conjunction with Papanui High School had their Positive Ageing Expo on Monday. And what a great day it was! It was a beautiful sunny day which encouraged everyone to come and have a wander around. We loved meeting people who …

At the end of last month, we threw a “crazy party” to continue our 20th Birthday Celebrations. Our first challenge was to wear 20 items of clothing. When planning this in the middle of winter, we had no idea that the day we decided to throw this party would be …

On Saturday Eldernet turned 20! And how do you celebrate? – You throw a big party. With amazing food and drinks flowing, not even the rain and flooding could stop us! The Eldernet team (past and present), early supports of Eldernet, businesses we work closely with and friends and family …

Earlier this month we celebrated not only one birthday in the offices but two. What was so unusual about this was that both Laura and Jo share the same birthday – even down to the same year! In such a small workplace what are the chances of that! We did have …

It is a special year for Eldernet. We are turning 20! Yes, that’s right – 20 years of innovating within the aged care sector. Eldernet has transformed over the past 20 years. Eldernet Ltd was founded by Eleanor Bodger and a colleague in 1997. After working in the aged care …