Media Room
Macquarie Care Centre resident Alan Todd turns 104!
If you ask Alan Todd how he feels the answer invariably is good, not a bad response for a man who has just celebrated his 104th birthday. Born and bred in Bathurst Alan attributes his longevity to being a " man of nature", observing and living by the rules of nature and of course by working hard each and every day. Alan doesn't drink and has never smoked which has also helped him remain so active.
Unfortunately Alan lost his leg when he had an argument with a chainsaw a few years ago.
Alan is well known at Macquarie Care Centre for his ‘hands on' approach to life. "He is an absolute genius with machinery" Sharyn Ryan, Macquarie Care Centre Manager said, "He amazes us every day with what he can do and the stories he tells us about his life, including a close personal relationship with Ben Chifley"
Alan and his partner are both residents of Macquarie Care Centre, a residential aged care service which has itself won awards for its innovative approach to supporting older Australian's to remain active and involved no matter what their level of ability. It's a care philosophy that invades the whole of Catholic Healthcare and Alan, like many of our residents inspire our staff in their work each and every day.
A birthday celebration for Alan will be held on Wednesday 11th January at 2pm at Macquarie Care Centre. The Mayor, Greg Westman and local MP Paul Toole have been invited to attend.
Catholic Healthcare would like to wish Alan a very happy birthday and acknowledge the wonderful spirit he brings to his home at Macquarie Care Centre.
Visit to Jemalong Residential Village, Forbes
8 October 2011
In Forbes, in the central west of New South Wales, the Governor-General visited the Jemalong Residential Village to unveil a plaque, meet residents, and admire their new facility. Ms Bryce had been scheduled to open the Village in December, 2010, but was prevented from making the trip because of extensive flooding in the area. During her visit, she was presented with a portrait based on Ms Bryce's official photograph, painted by one of Jemalong's residents.
