MEMBER STORIES
EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING For Centacare’s 1,200 clients who usually enjoy regular group activities in centres, the silver linings have been many.
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ith the temporary suspension of group outings and community-based activities due to COVID-19 restrictions, Centacare has helped its centre-based clients re-direct funding from social support activities to ensure they receive the care they need in different ways. Noel has dementia and usually looks forward to spending time with his friends at Centacare’s community hub at
Coorparoo. But with the temporary suspension of hub activities during COVID-19, Noel has relished the opportunity to work on his garden with the help of his support worker Andrew. Noel’s wife Heather wrote to Centacare to say how much he was enjoying having Andrew visit them at their house. She said he was in tremendous spirits and loved having the opportunity to spend quality, one-on-one time with Andrew.
Support worker Amanda and Val enjoy a walk in the morning sun.
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