Aged care services are set to stay in Whyalla as not-for-profit Helping Hand gets Kindred Living, protecting more than 200 regional tasks. Key points:Whyalla was in threat of losing its main aged care providerMore than 200 regional personnel are now set to stay in WhyallaHelping Hand will push for more federal financing to offer locals with their own spaces and bathroomsHelping Hand took over management of Whyalla’s aged care houses in November 2021, after the closure of the Annie Lockwood center, which was blamed on staffing issues and a difficult year for the sector. Helping Hand’s short-lived management was suggested to end in November, however CEO Chris Stewart stated the not-for-profit had decided to acquire Kindred Living completely, significance Whyalla would not be left without an aged care serviceprovider. “There are a lot of houses, especially in local locations, which are closing, which is truly unfortunate duetothefactthat those older peo
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