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At ECH, we strive to support our clients to get more out of life, so we’re pleased to be recognised for leading our sector's use of technology to improve our service delivery.   Through natural language processing and machine learning, our Home Service Team Members can now automatically generate personalised, compliant care plans in less than one minute. Our AI care plans address the inefficiencies and inconsistencies of manual, time-intensive documentation, reduce the risk of missing critical information, and integrate multiple data sources to produce comprehensive, standardised plans.   It means our team can now spend more time engaging with clients and strengthening the human connection, which leads to better overall care outcomes.   We are thrilled that our team’s hard work on our AI care plans has been recognised as an industry-leading initiative, with ECH named a finalist in the recent Ageing Australia ITAC Awards. We’ve also been named an SA/NT finalist at the upcoming iAwards run by the Australian Information Industry Association. #AICarePlan #ECH #Innovation #Technology

Gina’s story highlights the important role our Day Programs play in supporting people living with dementia, while also providing essential respite for their families. Through safe, engaging environments and a strong sense of community, our teams help clients stay connected and supported, and enable carers to take a break with confidence. It’s a meaningful example of how thoughtful care can make a real difference. Follow Gina's journey: https://lnkd.in/gypNR5qi If you can, please share to help raise awareness of the support available. #ECH #AgedCare #DementiaCare #CarerSupport

We’re proud to see Jo Young, ECH Dementia Support Coordinator, represent ECH at the International Dementia Conference in Sydney earlier this month. Jo presented her work, Dementia in Bloom, an initiative focused on creating a more holistic, identity-led approach to dementia care and supporting a shared understanding across teams working in community aged care. It’s wonderful to see this work resonate with peers across the sector and contribute to important conversations around how we can better support people living with dementia. A big thank you to Jo for sharing her insights and expertise. 💙 👉 Read Jo’s reflection below #DementiaCare #AgedCare #Leadership #ECH #IDC2026

ECH acknowledges National Reconciliation Week 2026, held each year from 27 May to 3 June. This year's theme — All In — calls on all Australians to commit to reconciliation not just this week, but every day. It is a reminder that meaningful change is a shared responsibility, and that we all have a role to play. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work, and to Elders past, present and emerging. #NRW2026 #AllIn #Reconciliation

It was great to be part of the 2026 ITAC Awards earlier this month, recognising the people and organisations making a real difference across aged care.   ECH was proud to be named a finalist alongside so many passionate teams and individuals doing important work in our sector. It’s encouraging to see the level of innovation and collaboration happening right across aged care, community services and retirement living.   A big congratulations to all the finalists and winners. The ideas and initiatives being shared are helping shape better outcomes for older Australians now and into the future.   We’re pleased to be part of that progress and to keep building on the work we do every day to support people to live well.

This week, ECH joins organisations across Australia in celebrating National Volunteers Week — and we could not be prouder of the wonderful volunteers who are part of our community. The contribution our volunteers make to the lives of ECH clients is immeasurable. Their generosity of time and spirit is something we never take for granted. This week, we look forward to honouring them at our 2026 Volunteer and Community Engagement Thank You Lunch — a chance to say a heartfelt thank you to the people who give so much. To every ECH volunteer — thank you. 💙 We are also currently seeking volunteer bus drivers to support our Community Engagement program. If you or someone you know might be interested, we would love to hear from you. Email ask@ech.asn.au or call 1300 275 324. [Photo taken from the 2025 Volunteer and Community Engagement Thank You Lunch] #ECH #Volunteers #VolunteersWeek

ECH was pleased to take part in the StudyAdelaide Health & Care Expo 2026, joining more than 25 other employers to connect with international students and graduates exploring careers in health and care. The event created valuable opportunities for conversation, connection and knowledge‑sharing, and highlighted the important contribution international talent brings to South Australia’s workforce. Thank you to the StudyAdelaide team for hosting such a successful event and for their ongoing work supporting pathways between education and employment. #StudyAdelaide #HealthCareCareers #AgedCare #ECH

Today marks the first ever National Healthy Ageing Day — and it aligns closely with what drives our work at ECH every day. Led by not-for-profit iLA, this national initiative brings communities and organisations together under the theme 'Keep doing what matters', shining a light on the power of wellness and reablement approaches in aged care. At ECH, our commitment to CHSP and SAH guidelines means we work alongside our clients — not just for them. It's about supporting people to remain strong, independent, and connected to the routines and relationships that give life meaning. Healthy ageing is a shared responsibility, and days like today remind us of the important role every aged care professional, carer, and community plays in reshaping what ageing looks like in Australia. #NationalHealthyAgeingDay #HealthyAgeing #Reablement #ECH

If you haven't already met him, we'd like to introduce Alan Morrison, ECH's Chief Executive. Alan brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience from the private hospital sector, and joins ECH with a clear focus on listening, collaboration and supporting older South Australians to live independently and confidently. In our latest Keep Connected magazine, Alan shares his first impressions of ECH, what he believes ageing well really means, and his vision for the organisation in the year ahead. Read the full Q&A in the digital edition of Keep Connected Magazine – ECH at https://lnkd.in/g_5gD5xc #ECH #KeepConnected #AgedCare #Leadership #SouthAustralia #Ageing

What an incredible morning at the Adelaide Memory Walk & Jog! On Sunday, Team ECH laced up at Wigley Reserve, Glenelg, joining hundreds of participants and organisations to step up for people living with dementia. It was such an energising and meaningful day with every step counting! Proud of our amazing team members who showed up and gave it their all. Together, we're making a difference for the 34,000 South Australians living with dementia. We are thrilled to share that Team ECH smashed their $1,000 fundraising goal, raising an incredible $2,600! A huge congratulations to our top fundraisers: Vicky Sterry - $793 Tien Bui - $617 Lyn Altus - $356 A wonderful team effort and every contribution counted. Thank you to everyone who walked, jogged and donated in support of this important cause. #MemoryWalkAndJog #TeamECH #BeatDementia #DementiaAustralia #Adelaide