Peninsula Villages’ Claire Abbott has received top honours at the aged care industry’s biggest event of the year – the Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) Excellence in Age Services Awards for her role as Nurse Practitioner at the Umina Beach aged care village.

The traditional anniversary gift to celebrate 60 years of marriage is a diamond, but when Dr Peter and Mrs Joan Swain got engaged more than six decades ago, his proposal and her diamond engagement ring came through the post.

Peninsula Villages’ Chief Executive Officer, Shane Neaves, welcomes the Prime Ministers’ recent Royal Commission into the aged care industry, remaining hopeful that it brings greater clarity for the industry and guides future planning.

The award-winning Peninsula Villages at Umina Beach has undertaken a new initiative to raise money for good causes.

After winning the Individual Award at the NSW/ACT LASA Awards, Peninsula Villages Nurse Practitioner, Claire Abbott will now represent the organisation and the state at the National Awards.

Peninsula Villages’ resident choir is hosting its annual special event, Chorale for a Cause on Saturday 20 October in an effort to share the love of song with the community and promote the choir’s album project.