Supporting carers of the elderly worldwide since 2007
Golden Carers is a family owned business operating since 2007 and based in Brisbane, Australia.
Solange is a Diversional Therapist (Recreation Therapist) and has worked in the aged care industry for the past 30 years. Always searching for new ideas and activities for her clients, Solange thought it would be wonderful if there was a website dedicated to people like her. A website full of inspirational ideas and activities, support materials and a forum to share ideas. So that’s what we set out to create.
At the time, Talita, Maurice & Chris were running a web and mobile development company. Their experience in software development was the perfect match for Solange’s vision for Golden Carers.
Golden Carers is an interactive website for Diversional Therapists, Recreation Therapists and other caregivers of the elderly, including volunteers. The website provides 1000s of activity ideas, forms & templates, documentation samples and many more support materials.
Golden Carers members come from all over the world from a wide range of backgrounds and experience. If two heads are better than one, imagine what a whole community can achieve.
We hope you enjoy the website. If you feel like leaving some feedback, please do so here.
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Golden Carers is just wonderful. An amazing resource shared all over the world. I use Golden carers on a daily basis and added with Pinterest, it just makes my job that little bit easier on those days when inspiration doesn't come easy. I love that there is always something new every time I look.
Kim Davidson
Activity Officer
This is a fantastic website for everyone with lots of ideas and creations for the seniors, we use it every day to get fabulous ideas for activities. Thank you so much!!!
Dayani Ranasinghe
Lifestyle Coordinator
Your site is easy to use, I use it more often than the one our consultant has set up! I use so many of your ideas and love the Facebook page where everyone shares ideas, concerns and triumphs! I feel connected to a big wonderful caring society! I am always telling my co-workers how awesome Golden Carers is. I feel it is more in touch with the needs of my residents than many of the other Recreational Therapy sites.
Sherrie Gardner
Recreational Therapist
Thank you Golden Carers, without you I don't know how we could possibly give our elderly treasures such a huge range of activities.
Sue Porter
Nurse
I very much enjoy reading about and participating in the Golden Carers activities each week. There is plenty of variety available.
Gail Berman
Golden Carers is a phenomenal and creative resource of activities for the senior population and people with dementia. They also provide resources and support for the caregiver too. I liked all the different types of activities that were available. You could pick and choose from a plethora of items the activities appropriate for your group. Keep on doing what you are doing. So many people's lives have been touched and improved by your website. Your website is a blessing to many organisations.
Teresa Hutchinson
Carepartner
Thank you so much for reliable and wonderfully presented resources for all occasions. A must-go to for all working in Aged Care homes. Our team at Parkview Aged care Home are always finding inspiration from your website. Thank you!
Kaylene Scott
Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator
I just love this website, I couldn't do my job without you guys Thank you so much for every single activity, it's just marvellous!
Crissie Staples
Diversional & Recreation Therapist
Golden Carers has researched articles on dementia activities, men’s activities, dealing with challenging behaviour, and more. Thank you for a great web site. Professional! Informative! Well researched! Innovative!
Annelize Steyn
Recreation Officer
I have been sharing your resource information with my clients. Your customer service is truly exemplary.
Traci Pareti
Activity Consultant
I believe your service is superb and more should access it. Keep up your great work. Many many thanks to the wonderful work you do and the manner in which you help people.
Kath Holtom
Retired Deputy Head
This site is an absolute God Send. I cannot thank you enough for the incredible wealth of information you provide. You have saved me hours a week and literally changed my life, I look forward to exploring all you have to offer and think this site is worth every cent, massive thank you to the founders, you can see where your heart is - everything is of an excellent standard and I love the opportunity you have provided for us all to connect and share ideas. Simply Amazing.
Zorinah Burrell
Diversional Therapist
I love this website especially the "This day in History" series. They are fantastic for my newsletter that I put out every month.
Jo Stewart
Diversional Therapist
I just love this website. I feel like every time I get on here, I stay on forever. I am always finding something new to try out on our residents. Thank you!
Terrie Scott
Activity Director
I truly appreciate this wonderful resource, it never fails to provide something meaningful to add to our activity schedule every month. I love to share our activities too in the hope of sharing the joy! Thank you!
Lou Stockley
Head of Wellbeing
"I love this site, thank you so much for making my job a little easier :)"
Claudia McPhail
Senior Support Worker
Golden Carers is definitely right for me! It's very helpful. Thank you so much for your work.
Lynn Smith
Occupational Therapist
I am always on the lookout for new ideas. When I saw your website, I thought 'golden find for golden carers'. Thank you so much for this resource.
Janeen Huff
Runs a Dementia Café
Thank you very much to Golden Carers for creating such an informative website. You have assisted me and my colleagues in developing a fun and engaging activities programme that is meaningful and interesting for our Bristol Care Homes residents. You are also our plan B in the event that plan A does not go as planned. We strongly advise all activity workers to join you.
Marcia Ellington
Activities Manager
Golden Carers is a wonderful resource. I really like the idea that more of it is going to be in video format as this grabs my participant's attention! Even after 20 years in the activity director role, the ideas in Golden Carers are often refreshingly innovative and really useful, even on the fly. Your help is invaluable! Many thanks!
June Spry Leverton
Activity Director