Seamless transition to new aged care services
FOR many years
Glasshouse Country Care has been supporting individuals in the local community with personalised Home Care Packages, helping them to maintain their independence while receiving essential care.
In 2025, the Australian Government will roll out significant changes to the aged care sector, with the current Home Care Package program transitioning to the new Support at Home program.
Glasshouse Country Care is committed to guiding their clients through this change with ease and certainty. “We can assure clients that our team will continue to provide highquality and compassionate care, just as we have always done” said General Manager Clare Mullins.
“We will provide more information to everyone as details of the new program are released by the Australian government.”
From daily assistance to transport and social support, Glasshouse Country Care’s services are tailored to help clients live independently and safely in their own homes for as long as possible.
If you would like to know more about the services they provide, call their Beerwah office on 07 5494 6948. More information about the new Support at Home program can be found at www.health.gov.au/ourwork/support-at-home
Happy to help stay at home
Helping people to live well independently
LIVING at home is the preferred choice of many older people who don’t wish to move to a care facility.
Michael, a kind and quiet soul who lives alone was faced with a daunting reality: after suffering a fall and a hip fracture, followed by subsequent complications, he was told by rehabilitation staff a residential care facility was his only option.
This news, coupled with the prospect of selling his beloved home, fi Michael with despair.
However his fortunes turned a corner when he enlisted the services of Mark & Sylvie’s Home Care.
“He told me several times that if I can’t go home, then I don’t want to live like that. I don’t want to live anymore,” recalls Care Coordinator and Practice Nurse, Hilde Aschehoug.
independently at home for as long as possible.
Founded by Dr Floyd Gomes, the service honours his migrant parents and
Within two months, Michael was thriving at home, free from medical equipment. Now, he enjoys life at home, surrounded by his beloved garden. “He just misses driving,” says Hilde, who helps him with groceries and errands.
Mark & Sylvie’s Home Care operates across an ever growing area. Mark & Sylvie’s tailor care plans to each client’s unique needs, collaborating with their GPs, physios, and healthcare team. Their services include personal care, dementia support, telehealth, home maintenance, and transport assistance, just
Mark & Sylvie’s Home Care, an approved provider of government funded Home Care Packages, is empowering older people like Michael to live
After a lengthy hospital stay, Michael felt vulnerable. Mark & Sylvie’s team stepped in, visiting twice daily to manage his oxygen, catheter, and medication.
His home care manager also arranged for an electric bed and ramps to improve his mobility.
“Our goal is to keep clients comfortable at home,” says Hilde, “But we can also help with transitioning to aged care, if needed.
For Michael, Mark & Sylvie’s care has been lifechanging. “He just wanted to be home,” says Hilde. “It’s the best feeling to help people live well.”
Hilde providing a helping hand to assist Michael to stay in his home.
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The clinic is best accessed via Bicentenary Lane and is opposite the
Maleny Neighbourhood Centre. Sounds Good also does home visit appointments for those who are unable to get to the clinic.
Having a check-up on your hearing in most cases is a FREE service so there should be no excuses to see where your hearing levels sit for your own piece of mind. Visit the website www. soundsgoodsc.com.au to find out more or email soundsgoodsc@outlook. com.au with any questions you may have. To make an appointment directly call Ben on 0410 467 090 and he will be happy to arrange a time.
GP to provide free vaccine boost
THE Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has praised the Queensland Government’s decision to continue offering free influenza
trusted immunisation providers, and we’re ready to help Queenslanders stay healthy.”
health, reduce hospital pressure, and save patients money.
“Supporting access to vaccinations is a smart move,” Dr Hester said.
“GPs are the most
Flu vaccines will be available at local GPs from late March to early over 79,000 rmed flu cases last year, Dr Hester said vaccination preventing serious illness, particularly for vulnerable groups such as Seniors.
“Vaccines are our best protection against the flu, and the most effective way to prevent deaths and serious illness.”
Ben discusses options with a local.
