Barunga HomesAt Barunga Homes, we provide care with compassion and dignity trusted by South Australians for our personalised, innovative support. Our 87 private rooms all feature ensuites and outdoor views.Our services include:
• Permanent residential care• Specialised dementia care• Day and overnight respite optionsOur memory support services are grounded by the internationally renowned, Butterfly Approach — a person-centred care model that prioritises the individual, not the diagnosis. It creates emotionally connected, homelike environments that nurture wellbeing, identity and joy.Key features include:• Colourful, personalised living spaces.
• Emotionally intelligent care focused on connection, not tasks.
• Meaningful daily activities like baking, gardening, music and reminiscing.
• Small household settings that encourage comfort and companionship.
• This approach has been shown to improve quality of life and reduce distress for people living with dementia.
Additional amenities
Wheelchair-accessible buses offer regular outings and drives. On-site facilities include a hair and beauty salon and gopher storage.
Named after a local native wattle tree, Belalie Lodge has been part of the local community since 1978 and became part of the Helping Hand family in 2004. Strong relationships and connections with local community groups, a dedicated Auxiliary and a team of volunteers ensure the Belalie legacy of care and community engagement continues to thrive.
Residents enjoy a diverse range of lifestyle programs and activities including music concerts, slide nights, ladies craft afternoons, bingo and movie days. A Men’s Shed and an interactive in-house museum is also on-site. A recent multi-million dollar refurbishment has enhanced the communal areas and facilities.
Belalie Lodge offers accommodation for 40 residents and features include:
memory walkway, featuring historical photographs of Jamestown
café
library
unisex hair salon
memory support accommodation offering specialised support and careAs well, all of Helping Hand’s residential care homes provide:
shared garden spaces
tailored social and lifestyle activities
weekly church services
religious support for all denominations
inclusive environments for LGBTI+ older people, carers and staff
understanding of the specific aged care needs of people who identify as Forgotten Australians
a pet friendly environment
consistent and continuous care
respite care
spacious rooms you can personalise with your own belongings, plus up to date ensuite facilities
reverse cycle air conditioning in each resident’s room
room cleaning, laundry and linen services
provision for telephone, radio and personal computers
home style meals prepared on-site
selected allied health services
a Tovertafel interactive projector that is designed for people living with dementia and encourages them to play, engage and connect
Our Port Pirie care home, known as Lealholme, is nestled between two nature reserves – Frank Green Park and Woodward Park – as well as being close to central Port Pirie.
Family and community are central to the day-to-day experience of Lealholme. Residents stay connected with regular events such as movie nights, concerts and bus excursions arranged by a dedicated Lifestyles Coordinator. Daily events include arts and crafts, snooker, indoor bowls, bingo and exercise therapy.
Lealholme has a strong relationship with some of the local kindergartens and residents enjoy inter-generational visits and activities.
Lealholme offers accommodation for 90 residents and features include:
library
private family areas
internet and self-serve café
chicken coop
Men’s shed
unisex hair salon
memory support accommodation offering specialised support and care.
As well, all of Helping Hand’s residential care homes provide:
shared garden spaces
tailored social and lifestyle activities
weekly church services
religious support for all denominations
inclusive environments for LGBTI+ older people, carers and staff
understanding of the specific aged care needs of people who identify as Forgotten Australians
a pet friendly environment
consistent and continuous care
respite care
spacious rooms you can personalise with your own belongings, plus up to date ensuite facilities
reverse cycle air conditioning in each resident’s room
room cleaning, laundry and linen services
provision for telephone, radio and personal computers
home style meals prepared on-site
selected allied health services
a Tovertafel interactive projector that is designed for people living with dementia and encourages them to play, engage and connect