News & Events
Introducing Ashley McKay Maternity Team Leader
Hi, my name is Ash, and I am honoured to have been offered the role as Team Leader of the Waihi Lifecare Birthing Centre. I have lived in the Waihi/Waihi Beach area most of my life. My partner and I have three children who are currently at Waihi Beach school and I...
Julius keeping Mind, Body and Soul happy during challenging times
Welcome to Waihi Lifecare Julius - please tell me a little about yourself and what your role is in the Facility My name is Julius Vicente and I am the Diversional Therapist at Waihi Lifecare. I finished my Certificate in Diversional Therapy and Community Health at the...
Introducing Waihi Lifecare Birthing Centre manager Margaret Hansson
Tell me about your Birthing Centre achievements in 2019 Margaret? Wow, the year has seen so much happen for us. Creating a strong and passionate team to provide our care has been a highlight achievement. We are proud of our newly designed logo for our centre which...
Waihi Lifecare goes from strength to strength with Dominique Wells leading the team
Dominique tell me about yourself and your experience in the Aged Care sector. I am a married, mum of two. A Registered Nurse with the majority of my nursing career (past 11 years) being in Gerontology/ Aged Care. Nursing wasn’t on my radar until a gap year between...
WLC Newsletter March-April 2019
It's been a fantastic couple of months for our Waihi Lifecare residents. We have celebrated birthdays and a wedding anniversary. Some highlights include: SPCA Pet Therapy Horse Carriage Rides Dance performances Entertainment by Clef Hangers St Patricks Day Easter...
Introducing Frances Tait Waihi Lifecare’s Clinical Manager
One of the differences between a good aged care facility and a great one is the nursing staff. An integral part of the fantastic Waihi Lifecare nursing team is Clinical Manager Frances Tait. Having started as a nurse aid at the age of 16 in 1976, Frances worked her...
Testimonial from Raymond Joliffe
I initially came to stay at Waihi Lifecare for one-month respite and that is when I discovered that life is so good here. After I left, I quickly set the wheels in motion to come back to live, here I am today. I don’t know what it is that makes the place hum, but it...
Your local, friendly & professional Birthing Centre
Life Begins At... The Waihi Maternity Annexe was built originally in 1940 and since that time tens of thousands of expectant mothers have chosen it as a place to deliver. The new owners of Waihi Lifecare are committed to continuing to offer this service to the local...
Waihi Hospital – A New Chapter!
If Waihi Hospital was a book, it would be one of many chapters filled with a rich and colourful history. Under new ownership a new chapter is about to begin. Steven and Hazel Wallace in partnership with Helen Watson and husband Dr James Spreadborough have plans to...
Introducing Corinne Quiza Waihi Lifecare’s New Diversional Therapist
You might wonder what a Diversional Therapist does. Well, to quote a very famous philosopher: “The quality of life is determined by its activities.” – Aristotle. Life’s journey is not always plain sailing. As people get older they can develop feelings of loneliness...