Silverchain

24/06/2026

A helicopter ride was on the wish list for a group of Best Care Social Support participants in Bacchus Marsh, 50km north-west of Melbourne, so the care team set out to make it happen.

After months of planning and preparation, participants took to the skies for a day they’re still talking about.

One described it as “so fabulous”, while another joked the helicopter was “far too slow” and should have been jet-powered!

At Silverchain, we support clients to make their own choices and encourage them to keep doing the things that bring them joy. Read more: https://loom.ly/F1lkZkg

22/06/2026

Thinking about changing your home care provider? You have the right to choose who supports you at home.

Here is a simple way to switch to Silverchain:

1. Call us and tell us you would like to move to Silverchain.
2. We will talk through your needs and the supports you receive now.
3. We will help you understand the steps to change providers and what paperwork is needed.
4. We will work with you on a start date so your care continues without gaps.

If you have a Support at Home Package, you can change providers at any time. If you are not sure where to start, our care team can guide you.

Contact us on 1300 650 803 to answer any questions about our services and changing your care.

18/06/2026

This week marks World Continence Week, in recognition of a condition experienced by more than five million Australians – one in four people over the age of 15.

Silverchain's Continence Management and Advisory Service (CMAS) assists thousands of clients in Western Australia with specialised care and advice. We can also provide support through our aged care services nationally.

Our expert team takes a holistic, personalised approach to each client, in the comfort and privacy of their homes.

For more information: https://loom.ly/HJPbvXg

15/06/2026

Every older person deserves to age with dignity, respect and free from abuse.

On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we encourage everyone to take a moment to learn the signs of elder abuse, which can take many forms including physical, financial, psychological, sexual or neglect.

At Silverchain, we are committed to helping foster safer, more inclusive communities for older Australians.

05/06/2026

With no nursing or medical training, Annette is doing an extraordinarily tough job, in very difficult circumstances for the one she loves. She’d never complain, but her own health is at serious risk from what is commonly known as known as ‘carer burnout’.

29/05/2026

National Reconciliation Week is a time for learning, reflection, and meaningful action. This year’s theme, ‘All In’, calls on every one of us to actively contribute to reconciliation in our daily work and lives.

At Silverchain, being 'All In' means committing to truth-telling, listening deeply to First Nations peoples’ stories and perspectives, standing against racism, supporting First Nations businesses and culture, and using our voice to advocate for positive change in the communities we serve.

As we reflect on our reconciliation journey, we acknowledge the progress we have made and the work that still lies ahead. Some change takes generations, while other steps can be taken today. What matters most is that we move forward together, with everyone involved.

Learn more about our journey to reconciliation here.
https://loom.ly/8v-i3s8

25/05/2026

We are so proud of Adjunct Professor Tanya Davison for her exceptional leadership in improving mental health care for older Australians, winning the Paul Johnson Positive Ageing Award at the Positive Ageing Summit last week.

Silverchain’s Dr Tanya Davison has been recognised for her work in mental health care for older adults living at home and named the second Paul Johnson Positive Ageing Award winner.

21/05/2026

This week, during National Volunteer Week, we celebrate our volunteers in Western Australia who give their time to make a difference to others. This year’s theme is ‘Your Year to Volunteer’, and we thank our volunteers like Michael, who has been who has been caring for Silverchain clients since 2018.

Michael visits Silverchain clients in their home who are experiencing various stages of dementia, providing regular social visits to up to three clients per week. He consistently demonstrates patience, kindness, and compassion, taking genuine interest in clients’ life stories and offering meaningful support.

Michael also provides companionship and assistance to our clients receiving in-home palliative care services. He consistently goes out of his way to make time for those in his care, demonstrating compassion, flexibility and a deep commitment to supporting clients during some of the most vulnerable times of their lives.

We give our thanks to Michael and all volunteers for the selfless work you do each day.



📸From left: Silverchain volunteer, Michael providing support to Theo (right).

14/05/2026

Congratulations to the WA Virtual Emergency Department (WAVED) team on winning the 2026 WA Nursing & Midwifery Excellence Awards for Excellence in Person Centred Care - Team Award.

Silverchain is proud to support this innovative initiative, helping Western Australians access safe, high-quality care at home while avoiding unnecessary ED presentations.

View all the winners here: https://loom.ly/EAK55wM

Pictured: from left Silverchain's WA Director of Health Services, Janelle McFarlane presents Emma Coleman and Lois Hayes the award for the WAVED program.

12/05/2026

This International Nurses Day, Silverchain is highlighting a simple truth: Australia cannot meet its future care needs without enabling nurses to work to their full scope of practice.

Unlocking the full potential of Australia’s nursing workforce is key to unlocking the future capacity of our health system.

Across the country, community‑based nurses already deliver complex and acute care every day. Our experience shows that when nurses are supported to work to the full extent of their education and professional capability, care becomes more accessible, more efficient, and more sustainable.

As Australia adapts to the health needs of the 21st century, modernising scope‑of‑practice settings is an important part of building a system that is both high‑quality and financially sustainable. This includes reviewing rules, funding models, and long‑standing practices that limit nurses to delegated, task‑based care rather than recognising their professional competence.

For more than 130 years, Silverchain has pioneered nurse‑led models of care, improving the health of multiple generations of Australians. These models demonstrate what is possible when nurses are enabled to practise independently and to their full scope.

Read our Nursing Scope of Practice position statement here https://loom.ly/MGsrxao