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The Power of Music Therapy at The Royce

March 28, 2025

At The Royce, we deeply value the role music plays in nurturing memory, connection, and emotional well-being. For this reason, we have continued our collaboration with Noro Music Therapy, a local organisation dedicated to enhancing lives through the power of [...]
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Tony Ferguson Honoured for Lifetime Contributions to Health, Business, and the Penrith Panthers

March 24, 2025

Tony Ferguson, a longtime resident of Penrith, has been honoured for his dedicated support and contributions to both the Panthers Club and the health industry, where he introduced groundbreaking weight loss solutions nationwide. In the 1980s and 1990s, Tony's well-known [...]
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How an old-school letter can be just the ticket for a local senior

February 27, 2025

Malika from our care team and resident Shirley were featured in the paper! Check out this article on the importance of staying connected with our senior community—whether through a text message, phone call, or a heartfelt handwritten letter. Digital Newspaper
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Royce Simmons Honoured with Medal of the Order of Australia

January 31, 2025

Rugby league legend Royce Simmons has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the sport as both a player and coach. Simmons had a distinguished career with the Penrith Panthers, [...]
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Dementia Care Training is a Virtual Reality

December 10, 2024

Aged care staff at The Royce, Penrith, have entered a new world of training, using cutting-edge Virtual Reality to improve their skills in caring for people living with dementia. The D-Esc VR Training Program, developed by Dementia Australia, trains healthcare [...]
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George Davis’ 103rd Birthday

November 25, 2024

103 not out: Special birthday milestone for ‘stubborn’ George Written by: Ally Hall for the Western Weekender Photo credit: Melinda Jane George Davis turned 100-years-old in his Emu Plains home in 2021, and on Tuesday, November 19, he celebrated his [...]
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Music & Memories

October 28, 2024

New collaboration connects dementia sufferers with singer-songwriters By Cassidy Pearce for the Western Weekender A new new collaboration between The Royce, Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), and the Talent Development Project (TDP), has culminated in a special event wherein Penrith Panthers [...]
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Fostering Intergenerational Bonds Through Music and Activities at The Royce

October 18, 2024

To bridge generational gaps, The Royce embarked on a 10-week intergenerational study with Noro Music Therapy about a year ago. This collaborative study explored the impact of music therapy on our independent living residents of varying ages, focusing on fostering [...]
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Music and Memories Brings Joy to The Royce During Dementia Action Week

October 1, 2024

In a heartwarming initiative, The Royce has once again teamed up with Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and the Talent Development Project (TDP) to continue their impactful “Music and Memories” program. The initiative, first launched last year, connects individuals with dementia [...]
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Aged Care Employee Day

August 16, 2024

Aged Care Employee Day, celebrated annually on 7 August, is a special day to honour and recognise the dedication and hard work of aged care workers supporting over 1.5 million older Australians. Stepping up, providing respectful care, and doing a [...]
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