ECH Inc

16/10/2026

This National Carers Week, we're recognising the millions of Australians who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend.

This year's theme, Care for a Carer, reminds us that carers need support too. Whether it's helping a loved one manage daily tasks, providing companionship, or navigating life's challenges together, carers play an invaluable role in our communities.

At ECH, we're proud to support carers through services that help people stay connected, active and independent, while giving carers time to rest, recharge and focus on their own wellbeing.

This week, take a moment to check in on a carer, thank them, and let them know they're appreciated. 💜

13/10/2026

Today, we recognise and celebrate the allied health professionals who make a difference in the lives of people across our community. 💗

Through their expertise, care and support, they help people build confidence, maintain independence, achieve personal goals and continue doing the things that matter most to them.

Thank you to our allied health team for the positive impact you have every day and for helping people get more out of life.

12/10/2026

🏡 Most of us want to continue living independently, comfortably and confidently at home, and having the right support can make all the difference.

That's why we say: Ask ECH.

Whether you're exploring support for yourself or helping a loved one, we're here to help you understand your options, make informed decisions and navigate the journey with confidence.

From domestic assistance and personal care to transport, gardening, nursing, allied health and social support, our team is here to help you continue living independently and well at home.

🎥 Watch our new Support at Home video to learn how ECH can help you every step of the way.

07/10/2026

🌱 Special offer for ECH community members! 🌱

As part of ECH's partnership with the Botanic Gardens, we're pleased to offer a discounted rate to attend The Great Botanic Seed Swap and Share.

Discover new seeds for your kitchen garden, enjoy a range of activities, and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts at this vibrant festival of seeds.

🗓 Sunday 11 October 2026
⏰ Sessions: 10:00am-12:00pm or 12:15pm-2:15pm

🎟 ECH special offer: 2 tickets for $20
Book your tickets here:

Community celebration of seeds at Adelaide Botanic Garden!

06/10/2026

ECH is proud to showcase members of our wonderful team and the important work they do every day. Nirav’s career journey from production leadership to home services reflects the care, teamwork and sense of purpose that sit at the heart of ECH, and the positive impact our people make in the community.

Joining ECH in 2023, Nirav was looking for better balance for his young family. Starting as a Home Services Team Member, he completed his Certificate III in Individual Support while being paid to study, and within a year moved into a Care Partner Support Officer role. Today, as a Care Partner, he connects older South Australians with the services they need to live confidently at home:

"When you know a client is safe and happy with the support we've put in place, I feel proud."

Read Nirav’s story at ech.asn.au/careers/meet-some-of-our-team

Are you interested in a rewarding career at ECH? Visit ech.asn.au/careers to see our current opportunities or register your interest in joining the team.

04/10/2026

After more than 55 years of marriage, David and Gina are facing a new chapter together following Gina's diagnosis of vascular dementia.

With Gina now enjoying the ECH Day Program twice a week, she has found new activities and friendships, while David has valuable time to recharge, catch up with friends and enjoy a round of golf.

For David, knowing Gina is safe, happy and engaged makes all the difference.

Read David and Gina's story in the latest edition of Keep Connected or follow Gina’s journey at ech.asn.au/carer-support/ginas-journey.

02/10/2026

At 91, Jean believes the best adventures could still be just around the corner.

She celebrated her 80th birthday with a hot air balloon flight and her 90th with a tandem skydive … and she's already thinking about taking to the skies again.

Jean's approach to getting MORE out of life isn't only about adventure. It's also about friendship, staying active and being open to new experiences.

Her advice? "Just do it."

Read Jean's inspiring story in the latest edition of Keep Connected.

🔗ech.asn.au/community-hub/keep-connected-magazine

01/10/2026

🎙️ Now Live: Gina's Story on The Club Sandwich

What happens when dementia enters a family's life? In this new episode of The Club Sandwich you'll hear Gina's story through the eyes of those closest to her. It's a conversation about navigating dementia, finding support, and the difference community and connection can make.

At ECH, we're proud to support people living with dementia through our Day Programs, helping clients stay connected and engaged while giving carers and families valuable time to recharge.

👉Watch or listen now and discover why no family should face dementia alone: 🎧 https://linktr.ee/ask_ech

❤️If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with dementia, talk to ECH and discover how our Day Programs can help: https://www.ech.asn.au/carer-support/day-programs

01/10/2026

"Don't say I've told you that once. Just treat them as they are." 💛🥪💛
Sarah spoke with Gina, who's living with dementia, and asked her the one thing she wishes more people understood. Gina's answer was simple: encourage them, don't correct them, and don't wait to show the love, you'll regret it if you leave it too late.

It's a conversation that means something to Sarah personally too, her own mum lives with dementia, and these are exactly the words she needed to hear.

Thank you to Gina and her family for their honesty and generosity in this week's conversation, we know it will touch the hearts of so many families.

🎧 Full episode out now. Link in comments.
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01/10/2026

"You cannot function on empty."
Gina's husband David uses the two days a week she's at her ECH day programme to play golf, watch a movie, or just have a sleep.
He felt guilty about needing it at first. Now he knows it's the best thing for both of them.

Vanessa, who runs ECH's day programmes, sees it all the time: she works closely with people living with dementia and their families, and knows just how much carers need permission to step back.

That's exactly what these programmes are built for, not just quality time for Gina, but real, guilt-free respite for David.

And it's not a one-way trade. The people who attend genuinely love it, the company, the activities, the chance to spend the day with others who just get it. It's something to look forward to, not something anyone's being "sent off" to.

If you're caring for someone with dementia and you've never thought about respite, or you have, and the guilt's stopped you, this one's for you.

🎧 Full episode out now. Link in comments.
🎙️ Find Club Sandwich on all your favourite podcast platforms
🥪 Subscribe to our weekly blast "The Filling" straight to your inbox every Thursday at www.clubsandwich.community

This week's episode was recorded in Adelaide on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people. Our team spent time with families at the ECH Dementia Day Programs. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with dementia and lives in South Australia, talk to ECH and discover how Day Programs can help: ech.asn.au