News and Updates

Theresia was raised in a very strict Catholic family. She was married when she was barely 19, and had five children by the time she was 29. She divorced and her family business went into bankruptcy, followed by a disability diagnosis that put her into challenging times - until she found her way to Wintringham.

Martin once served in the Royal Australian Navy before an unexpected disability prevented him from working and led to challenging times - until he found his way to Wintringham.

Long-time Board Member Jeff Gole celebrated 20 years of service to Wintringham in 2021, and says he believes Wintringham’s success is owed to an unwavering vision, innovative changes, the support of a dedicated and passionate team, and of course family.

Wintringham is excited to present our 2021/22 Annual Review. This snapshot celebrates the contribution that every single Wintringham team member has made over the past year

In recognition of Remembrance Day, Ron Conn resident, Guy shares his recollection of living in London with his family during World War II and immediately post-war.

Wintringham’s Digital Transformation team has successfully commenced rolling out the final part of the first phase which will secure Wintringham’s future growth, as the organisation moves towards a paperless system.

Wednesday 7 September, was an exciting day as Wintringham officially received the keys to our first inter-state residential aged care home in Bellerive, Hobart. The Hon. Guy Barnett, Tasmanian Minister for Housing was there to officially open the purpose-built site and welcome our new Hobart team.

Coinciding with Homelessness Week, 123 Wintringham client art works were exhibited online from 1-7 August 2022. Many pieces represent a personal journey and artistic expression, which is often unearthed through Wintringham’s recreation programs.

Welcome to the 2022 Wintringham Art Space online exhibition – The online art space is available from Monday, 1 August until Sunday, 7 August to align with Homelessness Week.

After much anticipation we were excited to start welcoming residents into our new Audrey Rainsford Supportive Housing Units in Carlton on 3 May 2022.

A new social housing development will be built in Highton, creating 22 new homes for older people experiencing or vulnerable to homelessness in the Geelong region.

A film which tells the life story of late Wintringham client Stephen Whittaker recently won the Best Documentary award at the Setting Sun Film Festival in Yarraville (Victoria).