Life & Love - Issue 31 by Hall & Prior

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ISSUE 31 | SEPT/OCT 2021

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Life & Love Issue 31 | Sept/Oct 2021

A HALL & PRIOR PU BL IC ATION H E A LT H & A G E D C A R E G R O U P

EDITORS Gabi Mills gmills@hallprior.com.au Beverly Ligman bligman@hallprior.com.au

From the Chief Executive Officer

Cover Story: Full Speed Ahead with Vaccinations

Father’s Day Special: Every Dad Has His Day

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Navigating the NDIS

Meet the DON: Natasha Bamber

In Our Homes

In the Pipeline: Georges Estate

Meet the Staff

PHOTOGRAPHY Ryan Ammon @ Ammon Creative

My Favourite Things: Ange Day

Fabrizio Lipari

Teabreak: Puzzles

EDITOR'S LETTER We’re especially proud of this issue of Life & Love for a number of reasons. Firstly, our cover story tells an impressive story of an aged care group taking decisive action to vaccinate its staff, well ahead of the Government’s deadline. Secondly, we’re so proud of the many fathers who call a Hall & Prior aged care facility home. We had such a great response to our call-out for stories about our lovely dads that we created an extended feature, just for them, to celebrate Father’s Day on September 5. But let’s be honest - it’s Father’s Day everyday, right?

DESIGNER Jennifer Mattison jmattison@hallprior.com.au CONTRIBUTOR Jacki Downs jdowns@hallprior.com.au

COVER IMAGE Hall & Prior staff members Nadia and Michelle rolling up their sleeves - by Ammon Creative. Printed by VANGUARD PRESS, WA HOGAN PRINT, NSW All rights reserved. No material published in this magazine may be reproduced in whole or part without prior written authority. Every endeavour is made to ensure information contained is correct at time of going to print. ©2021 Life & Love is published by Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group.

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You’ll find a book giveaway for those lucky enough to be taking on one of life’s greatest roles grandparenting - and some ideas about where to go in WA if you’re planning on a big day out. Our thoughts are with our friends in NSW as lockdown continues - we are thinking of you all.

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Top, Michelle Stirling and staff member Nadia Badenhorst rolling up her sleeve with the Pfizer shot, and this image CEO Graeme Prior with Dawn Sherratt at Agmaroy Aged Care Home celebrating Aged Care Employee Day.

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s I sit down to write this, I am heartened by how many of our staff have come forward to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the past four to six weeks.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. The virus is still a very real threat to the vulnerable residents we care for and I believe that protecting our staff protects our residents, so I am happy to see that in both WA and NSW, the uptake of our in-house vaccinations has been very positive indeed. Hall & Prior is proud to be the first Commonwealth-approved provider in WA to offer in-house COVID-19 vaccinations to its staff in August and in NSW, during September. At the time of going to press, 100 per cent of staff have been vaccinated at Menaville in Sydney. We are excited to be able to do this. I thank the Prime Minister for taking the step to mandate all residential aged care staff to be vaccinated, and the Commonwealth Department of Health for giving Hall & Prior the right under contract to deliver the Pfizer vaccine from the national stockpile to our staff. With 2,400 staff and 30 aged care homes, it was very important to me to take the initiative to do this and protect us all as much as possible from this ever-evolving virus. We must all continue to do whatever we can to protect our residents, and each other during this pandemic and while we are working hard to keep each other safe, we must also remember to be kind.

Speaking of kindness, I was privileged to be able to go to some of our homes in WA and visit staff and residents on Aged Care Employee Day on August 7. Our wonderful staff do an amazing job and I would like to say a special thank you to all of those working on the frontline, especially in Sydney, who are going above and beyond to make our residents and their families feel as safe and secure as possible during continued restrictions. We are also working hard in Sydney with our Lifestyle Officers to make sure that residents still feel connected to their loved-ones via technology when no visitors can come into the homes. We are highlighting Father’s Day in this edition; a father’s connection with his children is very special, and in this issue we talk to some special fathers to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, September 5. I’d like to salute all the fathers in our homes who are celebrating with family this year. Thank you for picking up this copy of our magazine, I hope you enjoy reading about the life and love that exists in our homes. Yours truly,

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COVER STORY

FULL SPEED AHEAD FOR VACCINATIONS Vaccinating staff against COVID-19 is a top priority for Hall & Prior, who have been working hard throughout the pandemic to keep residents and staff safe and well. By Beverly Ligman. Images by Ammon Creative.

Throughout August and September, Hall & Prior has been holding in-house vaccination clinics at 11 of its homes across Perth to make it both easy and time-efficient for staff to get vaccinated. On Monday, August 2, a special clinic was held at Hall & Prior’s Tuohy Aged Care Home in Midland to administer the first vaccines to staff. The organisation’s two regional homes in Donnybrook and Albany are also holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics for staff in the south west and Great Southern regions of the state. Hall & Prior owns and operates 30 homes across WA and NSW, and has taken the initiative to vaccinate its staff to protect the vulnerable residents they care for in their homes. Hall & Prior Chief Executive Officer Graeme Prior said protecting staff from COVID-19 has the doubly vital benefit of protecting the Group’s residents.

“Giving our residential aged care home staff the vaccine as a priority will help protect our residents who are some of the most vulnerable in our society,” Mr Prior said. “We’re very excited to be able to do this. We thank the Prime Minister for taking the steps to mandate all aged care staff to be vaccinated and the Commonwealth Department of Health for giving Hall & Prior the right under contract to deliver the Pfizer vaccine from the national stockpile to our staff. ” Hall & Prior is an industry-leader in vaccinations - they have championed a free influenza vaccine for staff for the past decade, resulting in outstanding immunisation rates across the Group.

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Giving our residential aged care home staff the vaccine as a priority will help protect . . . some of the most vulnerable in our society. - Graeme Prior, CEO Hall & Prior

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he Australian government has made it mandatory for all staff in aged care facilities to have received at least their first vaccination by September 17. Taking this as the impetus to be a leader in the field, Hall & Prior is proud to be the first Commonwealth-approved aged care provider in WA to offer in-house COVID-19 vaccinations to its staff - and more than meet the target set by Canberra.

As of June 1, 100 per cent of all eligible staff in WA and NSW had received the current influenza vaccination. At the time of going to press, there had been a reassuringly positive uptake in attendance at the staff COVID-19 vaccination clinics, which goes a long way in further supporting vaccinations taking place in the community. Clinics will begin in NSW from September 6 across a number of homes. Hall & Prior homes in WA will host COVID-19 vaccination clinics until mid-September, giving staff the chance to receive both of their shots and become fully vaccinated. “We look forward to working closely with the WA Department of Health on this initiative to help administer the vaccine across our homes, we’re very fortunate to have a dedicated team in place to support its safe and effective roll-out,” said Mr Prior. “We are all looking forward to rolling up our sleeves to get our double shot.”

I’VE HAD MY COVID -19 VACCINAT ION AIMING HIGH Hall & Prior has been holding in-house vaccination clinics at its homes in WA and is the first aged care provider to offer inhouse COVID-19 shots to its staff.

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vaccinated except for those that have a medical exemption,” Graeme said.

CEO GRAEME PRIOR was interviewed on ABC Radio Perth recently (August 23) to talk about low vaccination rates in aged care with the September 17 mandate for COVID-19 vaccinations for aged care staff looming. He spoke to ABC Drive presenter Geoff Hutchison about a potential workforce crisis in the sector.

“By and large our staff have accepted that they need to have the vaccine. I believe that staff in the aged care sector are acutely aware of the vulnerability of the people we care for. By September 17, I think we’re going to be in a very good place. There will be some fallout, but it will by no means be a wipe out. Our view is that we’ll lose some staff, and although we won’t be able to replace these people overnight, we will step-up and make it happen.

“By the end of the time limit, I’m extremely confident that we will have all of our staff

“Keeping our residents and staff safe and well is our number one priority at Hall & Prior.” 7

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Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group has expanded its operations into the south west of Western Australia with the acquisition of Tuia Lodge in Donnybrook and in Sydney with Montana Aged Care Home.

he Group assumed full responsibility of the management and operations of the home from July 1, bringing the number of homes the organisation operates in WA to 17.

“The decision was made with the best interests of residents in mind. Hall & Prior have an excellent reputation for providing quality aged cares services,” Cr Piesse said.

The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup will remain the landlord of the home, with Hall & Prior taking on a 21-year lease as manager and operator of Tuia Lodge.

“The Shire is confident that Hall & Prior is bestplaced to meet the needs of residents of Tuia Lodge now and into the future.”

Hall & Prior plans to refurbish the home and add an in-home community-based care program in future that will provide further jobs to the region as well as increased care options for the local community.

To find out more about Tuia Lodge please visit hallprior.com.au or contact Director of Nursing Libby Simpson on (08) 9732 3500.

“We are looking forward to becoming part of this wonderful town; our goal is to deliver premium health outcomes for local residents in a home that remains connected to the broader Donnybrook-Balingup community,” Graeme Prior, CEO of Hall & Prior, said. “This is an exciting time for the group as we continue to expand in both WA and NSW.” Residents at Tuia Lodge will benefit from Hall & Prior’s multi-disciplinary care program which includes 24/7 Registered Nurses and an in-house Allied Health team consisting of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, dietitians and clinical specialists. “We will work closely with the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup and the WA Department of Health to deliver the worldclass health outcomes the people of the South West deserve,” Mr Prior added. Tuia Lodge has been a community success due largely to the support, commitment and significant fundraising by local volunteers. Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup President Cr Brian Piesse said he was pleased to announce the transfer of Tuia Lodge to Hall & Prior. 8

ALL SMILES This page, (l-r) Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup President Cr Brian Piesse shakes hands with Hall & Prior CEO Graeme Prior. Opposite, Montana Aged Care Home in NSW.

eanwhile over in NSW, the Group is extending its acquisition strategy by taking over the management and operations of Montana Aged Care Home in NSW from the end of July. Montana is located in the heart of Mosman, one of Sydney’s most prestigious lower north shore suburbs. The 64-bed home was purpose-built with 54 single rooms and four two-bed companion or couple rooms on the ground and first floor level. It has been delivering care to the Mosman community for many years. “Hall & Prior is already part of Mosman - our Sirius Cove Aged Care Home is in Clanalpine Street, so this is an area that feels like home to us,” Chief Executive Officer Graeme Prior said. “As an aged care provider with almost 30 years’ experience in the sector, we will leverage our expertise from owning and operating aged care homes across NSW and to provide exceptional care to residents at Montana and their families.” Montana is arranged over three storeys with a commercial kitchen, laundry and staff amenities. It also has dementia specific rooms on the ground floor for resident safety and your piece of mind. Hall & Prior also plans to refurbish the home and provide more modern amenities for Montana’s residents and their families to enjoy. To find out more about Montana Aged Care Home please visit hallprior.com.au or contact Director of Nursing Donna Sunderland on (02) 8969 2600.

FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL FEATURE

Every Dad has his day Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate what makes Dads so precious - and Hall & Prior have plenty of fathers who deserve to put their feet up on their special day. Here’s how some of them view the business of fathering, in their own words.

DAVID WOODLAND, 78 Sirius Cove Aged Care Home, NSW

was married to my wife Lin for nearly 40 years until she died at the age of 59. We have three children - Jason, Tonya and Danny. Lin and I were Ten Pound Poms and met on the Castel Felice ship on a long but enjoyable journey from England to Australia. We got married in Australia and settled in Adelaide where I owned and ran the Styles Restaurant. I had trained in hospitality in England as a silver service waiter where I learned to cook for guests at their tables. I was the head chef at Styles Restaurant and we served French cuisine; my son Jason was the floor manager taking care of guests and staff.

FAMILY MAN David Woodland, father to Jason, Tony and Danny, and grandad to Maddy, Ethan and Phoenix.

Being a father means everything to me. I have enjoyed watching my children grow up to be the determined, strong, creative, compassionate and successful people they are today. Although Lin and I worked very hard to support our family, it didn’t stop us from making sure we always had time to spend with the kids, being able to enjoy watching them grow up. Tonya always loved sports, she played tennis and netball and I would take her to her weekly matches. As a proud dad I would cheer her on from the sidelines. I always remember her blocking the doorway when it came to me leaving the house for my team soccer matches. Tonya would beg me to take her and I always would. As she grew older, we enjoyed playing golf together. My son Jason followed in my footsteps and played soccer as well as tennis and I coached his soccer team. My youngest son, Danny, has always been the cheeky one and scored the nickname of ‘bucket head’ after running around in the garden with a bucket on his head. He was three at the time and we were able to film it with a black and white super 8 film which we loved to reverse and watch over and over again.

Now I have three grandchildren - Maddy, Ethan and Phoenix - and I’m very proud of them all. As a young dad, I was always on the run, keeping busy with three little shadows following behind me. Now I know I can always count on my children - my family mean everything to me and I am incredibly grateful for them and the care and compassion they show me. For me, being a dad is about being protective of my children and supporting them through everything and anything.

I believe it’s important to spend good quality time with your kids, to be active in their lives and give them guidance and encouragement. I think you should also allow them their freedom so that they can transform into the people they want to be. Be the listening ear that they need and support them as much as you can while they grow.

DON SCOTT, 90 Mertome Aged Care Home and Retirement Village, Bayswater, WA

was born in the country on a farm and worked as an apprentice carpenter and built sheering sheds. I went on to have three daughters - Lisa, Andrea (Andy) and Jane. I remember building my children’s cubby house from scratch, going on camping trips and building them toys to play with. For me, accepting the responsibilities that come with being a father were important. The world changes so much when you become a father - but only for the better; it’s your job to guide them through life. Now that I have grandchildren, they remind me of my own children in too many ways to count. So much has changed in the world however since I was a father and they are experiencing a different time. To be a good father, I think you should keep children happy while also teaching them important life skills, and help guide them through life. I’ve tried to teach them to always be helpful.

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SURROUNDED BY LOVE Don Scott understands the importance of teaching his children (Lisa, Andrea and Jane) important life skills.

Although the world is changing, being a dad will always be a constant . . .

My other advice would be to make sure you listen to your wife’s influence - she always knows best and although the world is changing, being a dad will always be a constant.

FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL FEATURE

LEON GARBERG, 81 Shangri-La Aged Care Home, NSW

was born in Minnesota in the USA, in a town called Brainerd, in the northern part of the state in Crow Wing Country. My wife is Barbara and I have a son called David. I had many jobs in the US and the UK but I particularly enjoyed serving in the US Navy. I did one term (four years) from 1959 to 1963 when I spent many months offshore, sailing around the Mediterranean Sea, but would really enjoy our landings in places like Turkey, Greece and Malta. I remember how much I had wanted to join the Navy and was inspired by my uncle who had also served in the US Navy. It is such a joy to become a father - and David has been a blessing for myself and Barbara. As they grow up, they become not just your child but also your friend - and one for life. I loved taking David to baseball games; in America, baseball is huge and it’s such a family past-time to go along and watch your favourite team. We had so much fun together. My advice to the younger generation is to spend time with your kids. Make the time, even though you may be busy with other priorities.

For me, being a Dad is best summed up as working hard, enjoying life and being happy. We now have two grandchildren, Thomas and Matthew, and both are studying at TAFE and doing their HSC. I tell David to get lots of sleep; decisions and actions are always better decided on a well-rested head.

JOHN WILLIAMS, 73 Aubrey Downer Aged Care Home, NSW

’m the father of two - a son, Brett and a daughter, Michelle. I worked in insurance for 10 years and in sales for DRG Australia for a further 25 years. I was also involved with car exhibitions. A memorable family event was when my daughter Michelle enlisted into the Army when she was about 21 years old. I loved watching them both grow up as they were very good kids, and they grow up so quickly. When they were small, I enjoyed coaching my son’s soccer team for the Under 7s and 8s. Now I have four grandchildren from my daughter but I haven’t been able to spend time with them as they all live in Perth. I would say that it’s important to be tolerant and loving as a father, and to enjoy life and your loved ones, to be in the moment. I’ve always tried to set good examples for them, be involved in their lives and be there for them when they need it. 13

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VICENTE ACUNA, 80 Fairfield Aged Care Home, NSW I’M VINCE and my wife’s name is Ediberta. We have three wonderful children too - Elna, Gretta and Melody. I worked as a mechanical engineer all my life but my best memories and achievements were being able to give my children a great education to help them have a good, secure and enjoyable life. It was very important to me to be a father - and not just an average father, but a very good one. I was unfortunate and had an unhappy childhood, so I used that as my motivation to make sure that I became a father offering much love and kindness and to raise great human beings. When they were young, I enjoyed playing ball games with them, especially soccer and basketball. We loved being outdoors and playing any sports. Now I have five grandchildren and they remind me of my own children - they’re perfect little mini-kids!

For young fathers, I would say respect others and be a good role model. Choose the ‘right’ choice for those you love and yourself. Ask yourself what your choices will lead to before you make them. I hope I’ve passed good lessons on to my children and to respect each other. It can be a challenge to do this throughout life but being open to this makes everyone a better person.

CARMEL PENZA, 83 Fairfield Aged Care Home, NSW

y name is Carmel Penza but I like to be called Charlie. My wife’s name is Lucy, and we have three children - Mario, Goodwin and Mary. I used to work as an engineer and my life goals were always to marry, have kids and see my children get married and live good lives. I love being a father. Playing with the kids when they were younger are among some of my fondest memories. Watching them grow up has been a privilege and I am very proud of my children, proud to be their father. When they were little, I enjoyed playing soccer with them, going outside and just kicking a ball to each other and trying for goals was so much fun. It was easy to win when they were

young but as they got older, I could never score a goal! I have five grandchildren now and they are all their own little people, each with little traits that I see in many of our family members and relatives. I hope that I have taught my children to be great role models for their own children and grandchildren - to smile, enjoy and be kind. For me being a father means always being a good dad, to show your love. Being honest and kind, and providing a good role model to your children are very important traits to growing great kids.

PETER NEDELA, 67 Mertome Aged Care and Retirement Village, Bayswater, WA

have two children Alexander and Elizabeth. I spent some of my career travelling through Asia and playing hockey and cricket. We spent holidays in the south coast around Albany and I remember the car journeys together. I was proud to see the children graduate from high school too. My kids are a major part of my life, being a father is a very important role for me. It’s been wonderful to see my children grow up into great people. When they were small, I coached their tee ball team, and would take my son with me when I went on trips to the country for work. Now that I have a grand daughter who is six months old, I see she is just as feisty and energetic as my daughter once was. My advice for the younger generation about what it takes to be a good father is to encourage your children to achieve what they want to, treat them with respect and love your partner so that your children grow up around love. I hope I’ve passed onto my children the ability to enjoy life, to do what they do, the best they can and to not be rude. Being a good teacher, taking responsibility and enjoying life with my children, because life is fleeting, are how I would sum up being a Dad.

PROUD AS PUNCH Peter, pictured above with daughter Elizabeth and grandchild, has taken great pleasure watching his children grow up into great people.

ALLAN DONNELLY, 73 Mertome Aged Care and Retirement Village, Bayswater, WA

y name is Allan Donnelly but everybody calls me Dingo. I have one daughter, Noreen. I spent much of my working life on mining sites so had frequent periods away from my daughter, but I always remember bringing her things from trips. I loved seeing the excitement on her face when she’d look in the back of my truck when I got home. For me as a father, I loved that it was always a rollercoaster and there was always something you could laugh about. When Noreen was little, I loved spending time with her, being active and playing. I enjoyed catching up with them when I got home from my trips and helping them be mischievous.

My two grandchildren - a boy and girl - remind me of Noreen. They act up, just like she did! My advice for the younger generation about being a good father is to give them a good education because then they’ll be set for life. I try to pass on lessons too - don’t make the mistakes I made and learn from me, but also enjoy life and don’t take it too seriously. The three things that sum up being a Dad for me are having unconditional love for your children, the joy I felt coming home to my daughter and getting her hugs, and believing that there’s always fun to be had.

SAKARAIA BALEILEKUTU, 68 Fairfield Aged Care Home, NSW I LIKE TO BE CALLED JACK, my wife is Anna and I’m 68 years young. I have five daughters - Fulori, Melissa, Pele, Jane and Mereoni and my only son is also Sakaraia. I worked in the Department of Immigration for the government and my favourite memory is going to church with all of the children. We are a religious family and value the community of the church; we have made many great friends through our faith. For me, being a good father is being able to see all my children together - that makes me very proud. Taking the time, even when we are so buys with other things is important too for the family. When they were little, I enjoyed playing with them, anything from board games to soccer. And singing - we loved to sing together with my children when they were young. Now that I have six grandchildren, they remind me so

much of my own as I love to play with them like I did with my own children many years ago. My advice to the younger generation is to love their children with abundance - to respect the elderly. Make sure you look after the generations that came before you. I have passed on to my children to respect and love everyone, no matter what their background may be. You can find love and compassion in all places.

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GIFT GUIDE for Father’s Day

Whether you want to splash out on a beautiful gift box of dominoes or make your dad laugh with a fun novelty mug, we’ve rounded up some ideas to make Dad’s day. THE BEST DAD I EVER SAW

$25 If your Dad is the best you ever saw (geddit?), then this is the personalised gift for you. Created on a unique piece of slate and rustic string to hang in his shed, Dad is sure to love you for it. Visit ForYouGifts.co.uk

CAR BUFF QUIZ

$17 Rev your engines and let the quiz begin. Put Dad’s knowledge about cars to the test - there are 140 question cards for him to motor through. Visit annabeljames.co.uk

PERSONALISED OUR GARDEN SLATE

$14.99 Know a dad who’s always in the garden? Then they’ll love this personalised, engraved sign. Visit treatrepublic.com

DOMINOS SET IN STERLING GREY

$740 Splash out on a luxury dominoes set, handmade in its own special eucalyptus wooden box. Beautiful Bridge sets are also available. Visit iwoodesign.com

GAZMAN’S FISHERMAN’S CREW NECK KNIT

$109 Everybody’s favourite comfy sweater, this is the perfect knit for when spring evenings turn cool. Wear it with a collared shirt or a basic tee and Dad will thank you for making his weekend’s comfortable and stylish. Visit gazman.com.au

SUPER DAD MUG WITH REMOVABLE CAPE

$12.99 Celebrate your Dad’s super-ness with this fun mug, complete with removable cape. Visit YelloOctopus.com.au

AUSTRALIAN PLYWOOD BEER CAP MAP

$59.95 Pop a cap and stick it on the map! Dads like wood. It’s a man thing. Visit gyrofish.com.au

Perth Expo Fun The Care & Ageing Well Expo drew plenty of crowds in Perth this August - and Hall & Prior were front and centre, showcasing all their service offerings.

all & Prior was proud to take part in this year’s Care & Ageing Well Expo at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on August 14 and 15.

The two-day expo saw thousands of interested people visit the PCEC to learn more about aged care providers and pick up information about products and services available in WA. Hall & Prior’s stand featured remedial massage therapist Nicola Hogan from Karingal Green’s Wellness Centre, who was run off her feet with eager participants, and delicious sweet potato and carrot soup samples made by Fresh Fields Hospitality Services were swiftly snapped up. The expo aims to benefit those who are planning for their own future needs in aged care and in-home community care and those who are looking for care for family and loved-ones.

NICE TO MEET YOU Members of the Hall & Prior Group were on hand to show visitors at the Care & Ageing Well Expo what makes their homes so special with free massages, delicious soup and other goodies.

It showcased 250 providers, giving people the chance to talk to staff face-to-face and find out more about services which support the ageing Australian consumer, allowing them to compare the market and make informed decisions. The Care & Ageing Well Expo is sponsored by peak body LASA (Leading Aged Care Services Australia) and Lotterywest.

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here are around 4.3 million Australians living with a disability currently and it’s estimated that over the next five years, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will provide more than $22billion in funding a year to about half a million Australians with a permanent or significant disability. In many cases, this will be the first time they will receive the disability support they need. From Hall & Prior’s point of view, creating the new role of NDIS Manager was a must-do part of their future strategy for growth - and in Claire Marsh, the Group has found a very safe pair of hands.

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Claire Marsh has a long career ensuring people with disabilities are given the best chances in life - and as Hall & Prior’s new NDIS Manager, she has big plans to expand the scheme within the Group’s offering. By Gabi Mills. 22

Moving to Australia from the UK at the age of 13, Claire showed early signs of being destined for a role in the caring professions. “I think my teachers would have said that I scored high on the empathetic scale,” says Claire, who was born in Essex. Thanks to some family connections around the disability sector, her first job took her into this challenging landscape - and she’s worked in it ever since. In the past, the funding mechanism had not developed significantly to support those who most needed it, but the NDIS now provides funds for helping people in a variety of areas of their lives, including supports for older people and people with a psycho-social disability.

After five years working with the Good Sammies, supporting people with disabilities with employment within the organisation, Claire’s advocacy skills were well-developed. “The organisation had a pretty good culture and was a good environment for people with disabilities to work and create friendships, but of course there were some challenging situations over the years,” she said. “My role involved advocacy on behalf of the employees I represented, and when abuse, neglect or discrimination occurred externally, you’d need to navigate those complex issues also.”

In many cases, aged care can be the last resort for somebody who has a disability and struggles to get the support they need to participate in the community; some residents at aged care are significantly younger than they should be, and often homeless. “I believe that NDIS is a very good thing,” said Claire. “People are getting funding who didn’t have access to funding before, especially around mental health, but the program is still relatively new and subject to frequent change as peoples’ needs are understood.”

After taking some time out to have her two daughters, Claire returned to the workforce in 2014 with a role at specialist disability services organisation, Rocky Bay. Her role this time was in post-placement support, where she would ensure that those employees taken on - often with significant disabilities - were able to keep their job once placed in an organisation. Again it was a challenging role with a high level of advocacy - but rewarding too as having a job for many of these employees was a life-changing event. Working with external organisations would also be challenging as exploitation or discrimination could occur. “It was hard for employers to see beyond labels sometimes and when times were tough, the opportunities of employment for people with disabilities was even more difficult,” she said. A move to Chorus followed where Claire managed community support for people with disabilities and older people, and it was here that Claire began to realise the opportunities of NDIS. When COVID-19 hit, Chorus asked Claire to manage a programme to ensure their most vulnerable clients had enough food. “I enlisted some co-ordinators and support workers and arranged food to be delivered for these people - and also upskilled people to use online shopping for themselves, making use of the delivery services for vulnerable people.” These valuable experiences made Claire’s appointment to the new role at Hall & Prior a vital part of the Group’s plans to expand their service offering to NDIS participants.

With a blank sheet, Claire is working hard to align NDIS within the Group, supporting DONs and helping them understand the complexities of NDIS as well as connecting relevant stakeholders. “Hall & Prior’s vision is to move towards more housing and care options for our residents who fall under the NDIS definition - supported independent living, independent living or community living support,“ Claire said. “For instance, we might have a participant who needs suitable accommodation and supports to match. We also have a great offering of allied health which we would also really like to offer the NDIS community. As Hall & Prior already offer specialised accommodation and do it very well, providing this new resource is not such a great leap.” It’s an exciting time to forge this new path, with the opportunity to offer great new options for people with disabilities, said Claire. “It’s a great chance for Hall & Prior to create new options and reassuring for those people to know that there’s an alternative to aged care.”

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Aged Care Employee Day was the perfect opportunity to say thank you to the people who care for our most vulnerable members of society.

n Saturday, August 7 Aged Care Employee Day gave many of our employees the chance to stop and celebrate one another as well as allowing grateful residents to say thanks for caring. The special national day of thanks has become especially pertinent during COVID-19 when our staff have been working incredibly hard to keep our residents safe and their families informed during the pandemic.

On the day, an estimated 360,000 aged care staff from around Australia stopped for morning and afternoon teas to celebrate. With the theme #ThanksforCaring, the day recognises each and every team member involved in caring for the 1.3 million older Australians receiving residential aged care services or in-home community care. Hall & Prior’s CEO Graeme Prior said the day was important on the national calendar.

“I would like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the love, mercy and care you give to our residents and their families every day,” Graeme said. “From AINs to chefs, DONs to Nurses, dietitians to delivery drivers, hospitality teams to cleaners and Allied Health teams to administration and management teams, you all add to the beautiful sense of family and love that exists within our homes and care programs. “With COVID-19 a constant threat to our community, I want to say a special thanks to those on the frontline, especially in NSW, who are going above and beyond to make our residents and their worried families feel as safe and secure as possible. “We live by the mantra, ‘Compassionate People, Dedicated to Care’ and this has never been more important.” #ThanksforCaring TEAM SPIRIT Hall & Prior staff from homes in WA and NSW celebrated the special work they do.

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MEET THE DON

Natasha Bamber Belmont Aged Care Home, WA 28

MEET THE DON

The Director of Nursing of Belmont Aged Care Home in Rivervale, WA is a long way from her birthplace - Fort William in Scotland - but for Natasha Bamber, home is most certainly where the heart is. By Gabi Mills. Portrait by Ammon Creative. L&L: How long have you worked in aged care? NB: I moved into aged care in 2018. Previously I was hospital-based, working in older adults rehab, Parkinson’s disease, respiratory, oncology and palliative care. I decided to move into aged care as my passion was to give people the best care possible in the later years of their life. L&L: What do you particularly enjoy about your job? NB: I love getting to know the residents. These people have lived amazing lives and we get to know their stories. They have shaped our country and we get the chance to celebrate their lives. I also love teaching. I used to be a clinical nurse facilitator in my previous job and I have had the chance to continue that role in age care. The skills needed to work in aged care are not taught at university. It’s very rewarding mentoring new registered nurses and watching them grow. L&L: On a day-to-day basis, what makes your role special and how do you inspire staff at your home? NB: Every day is special. There is always something happy, sad or amazing happening that we get to be a part of. I think I inspire my staff because they can see I love my job and really care about my team. L&L: If somebody was contemplating a career in aged care, what advice would you give them? NB: I would tell them to do a work placement, volunteer or at least visit an aged care facility so they can see if it is the right fit for them. Working in aged care requires patience, commitment, empathy and passion. Some days can be very challenging but it can also be very rewarding. You can really make a difference in someone’s life.

L&L: What kind of leader are you? NB: I would like to think I was the kind of leader that motivated and inspired staff. I like to build relationships with my team and cultivate a positive work environment. I am honest, trustworthy, reliable and hands-on. I still love to get out on the floor and work with the clinical team. L&L: What makes for a good day in aged care and how do you keep smiling on the not so great days? NB: A good day in aged care is when all our residents are having the best possible day they can, the staff are smiling and working well as a team. I love watching the staff do the extra personal things for the residents that make them feel like they are special. Some days can be more challenging than others and that goes with any job. That is when it is even more important to work as a team, communicate and debrief. The most important thing is to always find a way to smile or laugh about something at the end of the day. L&L: What plans do you have for your home? NB: I recently started a project called “dementia doors” where each resident and their family members chose a design for their bedroom door. The doors help ensure a person-centred care environment where resident’s identities are central. Our occupational therapy and physio team have recently redesigned our living room and dining area, which is so much brighter and inviting. We also have a large cuddly dog called Bundy who is a massive hit with all our residents. L&L: Tell us something we don’t know about you? NB: I grew up in a small highland village in Scotland called Fort William. It is famous for being the wettest town in Britain, having the biggest downhill mountain bike course in the world and officially having the worst soccer team in Britain (they even made a TV programme about them). Braveheart was filmed in Fort William, 300m from my back garden. My passions are marathon swimming and cold water swimming. I hope to swim the English Channel in 2023 and the North Channel 2024. To find out more about Belmont Aged Care Home, visit hallprior.com.au. 29

New Midland hub for White Oak White Oak Home Care Services is heading to Perth’s eastern suburbs as it continues its expansion, with a new hub opening in Midland in September.

ocated at Midland Gate Shopping Centre, the new hub offers a much-needed resource for older West Australians who want help to remain living in their own homes.

care for more than 20 years and is an organisation that’s passionate about enabling people to live independently in their own community and homes for as long as possible.

General Manager Treasa Lonergan said home care was not a one-size-fits-all service and White Oak was always mindful of working with each and every person to provide individual solutions.

Services cater for both private and government supported clients and are offered in a range of flexible packages that can be tailored for individual preferences.

“We can provide a lot of care or a little bit of care,” Treasa said. “We work with clients to make sure we provide the right level of support with tailored packages that suit them, their families and their budgets,” Treasa said. White Oak has been providing quality and affordable home 30

“There are so many options with White Oak; we provide a range of supports from simple domestic assistance to helping people who may need clinical or allied health services. “We’re very aware it’s often family members who also need that bit of help from time to time, so our respite services give these sons and

daughters, husbands and wives a hand when they need it most.” White Oak offers a complimentary advice line to help clients navigate the often complex world of aged care. It aims to provide clear information about what packages may be available and how best those packages can be used to the maximum benefit for each individual. As a registered NDIS provider, White Oak also offers a dedicated, personalised service to help clients navigate the NDIS every step of the way. “We care for West Australian seniors like they’re an extended member of our family,” Treasa said. “Our motto is ‘bringing our family to yours’ and we pride ourselves on having the very best interests of your family at heart.” For more information please visit whiteoak.com.au

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Songs

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ollicking tunes from the sea rang through the halls at Clarence Estate when The Albany Shantymen paid a recent visit, reported Wayne Harrington, editor of Southerly Magazine. Grizz, Barry, Alby and Roger generously agreed to an impromptu performance at Clarence, putting on a great show for the Friday Sundowner crowd. The foursome are part of the popular 14-strong Albany Shantymen who shot to a level of international notoriety when UK performer Nathan Evans credited the Albany group for inspiring his recent YouTube hit, “The Wellerman”. At last count, the Evan’s version of the sea shanty had racked up an incredible 40 million views. The Albany Shantymen used their Clarence Estate appearance as a warm-up

for their appearance at Optus Stadium before and during the Round 21 clash between the Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions. Clarence Estate staff and residents are very appreciative of the many volunteer performers who generously give their time to entertain our residents. Scan the QR code to find out more about The Albany Shantymen.

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Love during lockdown Sirius Cove Aged Care Home

esident of Sirius Cove, Hugh and his wife Alma celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on August 17. It was flowers and air kisses all around for the gorgeous couple, who have enjoyed a lifetime of happiness and adventure together, even though Hugh now lives away from Alma in care. We took these pics of the very in-love couple on their anniversary, along with one taken of them together before lockdown began at Sirius Cove Aged Care Home in NSW. Happy anniversary Hugh and Alma. Love always wins.

CUTENESS OVERLOAD Tuohy Aged Care Home

f you’re in need of a dose of cuteness, allow us to assist. Here’s Gucci the pup, who visited our Tuohy Aged Care Home in Midland with her owner Jenny, leaving resident Mick smiling from ear to ear. We hope she brightens up your day too!

NAIDOC

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Windsor Park Aged Care Home

n July 17 NAIDOC Week was celebrated at our Windsor Park Aged Care Home in Carlisle in Perth, there was a delicious NAIDOC lunch prepared with homemade damper, plus emu, kangaroo and crocodile sausages, a special didgeridoo performance, and a visit from Dr Sue Gordon AM.

HONOURING COUNTRY Left, CEO Graeme Prior with Sister Kate’s Sue Gordon. Above, residents enjoyed special Aboriginal treats, art and music.

Hall & Prior proudly supports NAIDOC Week as a significant week in Australia when we celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme was “Heal Country!”

Ballet shoes and high kicks Menaville Aged Care Home Menaville Aged Care Home is very proud to have talented dancer and gymnast Vicky Wilkie calling it her home. After a lifetime of living and working abroad, Vicky has packed her life to the fullest with magnificent achievements in dance and gymnastics since the tender age of four. Here’s Vicky’s story, in her own words.

orn Vicky Lynn Porasky, on April 15 1969 in Laredo Texas, I was the youngest of three girls. My family and I left Texas when I was three years old and moved to Ipswich in England. I had always loved dancing around the house, so at age four, my mum enrolled me into ballet and gymnastics classes. I just loved dancing class so much that I began attending more and more classes, even when it snowed I was still the one to show up to class! When I was eight, my gymnastics teacher entered me into my first gymnastics competition and I came first. This was when my family (and I) realised that I was really talented at this – which only worked to inspire me to follow my dreams even more wholeheartedly. As my enthusiasm and love of gymnastics and dance grew. I was obsessed with it, it was all I thought about. When I was twelve my family moved to Germany for two years and I made sure I continued my lessons because I knew I wanted to make dancing my career. At fourteen we moved back to England. I was desperate to be accepted into a famous ballet school and at 16, my dream came true, I was accepted into Bush Davis School of Dance on a full scholarship. 34

After two and a half years I caught the travel bug and was eager to start my life working with my passion. I was looking through the newspaper and saw an advertisement for Carnival Cruise Liners in Florida USA. They were advertising for dancers and acrobats and I knew I could do both, so at the tender age of 19, I left my family home and travelled alone to Florida USA. I loved working as a dancer on the cruise liners. I performed at night and practiced during the day. I got to see so much of the world and made some lifelong friendships, but none as special as ‘Robert The Excelsior’, who had his own show on the cruise liner as an acrobat. Robert soon asked me to train with him, and not only did I become part of his show I also became part of his life - we were married in 1994. Robert and I performed a one-hand balancing routine that would absolutely wow the crowds. I remember hearing the audience gasp as we performed death-defying balancing acts together. We performed two shows a day, three days a week and I somehow managed to find time to make all my own costumes. In 1999 I fell pregnant with my daughter Tara. I continued to perform right up until the day before I gave birth, much to the amazement of

IN OUR HOMES everyone around me. Three weeks after Tara was born, I was back in my leotard and performing again. I just loved being on stage. After a while, Robert, Tara and I settled in Australia but continued to perform at various venues across Sydney. In 2007 Robert and I performed on the very first series of Australia’s Got Talent where we made it to the finals and came second. We were thrilled but a little bit let down until Danni Minogue pulled us aside and said that we should have won! This was such a special moment for me. The talent has stayed in the family. When my daughter Tara was three years old she started ballet and was five when she started gymnastics. I took her to her classes and became a dance mum,

sewing costumes, doing hair and makeup, and attending endless competitions. Tara continued to excel and by the time she turned 17, she was the number one ranked gymnast in Australia. In 2014 she was selected for the Olympics to represent Australia in Rhythmic Gymnastics where she finished fourth. I am so proud of her. I am now a happy resident of Menaville and I love to help out with the exercise and dance classes. I enjoy watching the residents having a great time moving to music, and our Happy Hour dance parties on Fridays (often to Ricky Martin) are looked forward to by all.”

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What an amazing life!

Vicky Wilkie has enjoyed an amazing career dancing around the world.

Celebrating India Hamersley Aged Care Home ON FRIDAY AUGUST 13, the staff, residents and families at Hamersley Aged Care Home in Subiaco, WA marked Indian Independence Day in style. The actual date for Indian Independence Day is August 15 and it’s a celebration held every year to mark the cessation of British rule in 1947. Proceedings began with the national anthem and then guests tucked into some delicious traditional foods (including cupcakes decorated in India’s flag

colours) while listening to Indian music. As you can see from these images, staff wore beautiful traditional outfits in eye-catching colours. Residents Patricia Paul and her brother John joined in the festivities and we all learned a few words, such as ‘good’, or ‘achchha’ in Hindi. Hall & Prior celebrate many different cultures and national days throughout the year. 35

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OLYMPICS

fun

Fairfield Aged Care Home Kensington Park Aged Care Home

espite being in lockdown, our Fairfield Aged Care Home residents still had the chance to go for GOLD! To get into the spirit of the recent Tokyo Olympics, our very competitive residents enjoyed some special races, representing the countries they were born in. An Olympic Flame was even lit to mark the occasion. Races included the egg and spoon race, won by Malta, the wheelchair equestrian race with Fiji winning gold, Canada winning silver and bronze going to Assyria. Vietnam won the gold medal in the bean bag throw closely followed by silver and bronze by Australia. Our Kensington Park Aged Care Home residents in WA also got into the Olympic spirit recently when the home hosted its own games. Much fun was to be had as residents and staff competed against each other for the coveted gold medals.

CARD MAKING IN LOCKDOWN Aubrey Downer Aged Care Home

CARD-MAKING IS A GREAT ACTIVITY for aiding finger and hand dexterity and at Aubrey Downer in NSW, the residents have been especially busy. The designs the residents came up with were truly gorgeous. They are always made with a recipient in mind, so each card is unique. Folding the edges and designing the front are tasks that challenge our residents and keep their finger mobility active - not to mention their creative side.

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RACE DAY FEVER Grafton Aged Care Home EACH YEAR, THE CLARENCE REGION in NSW celebrates its Grafton Cup carnival. To get into the racing mood, residents marked the Grafton races in style with an in-house race day where the race track was set up in the main lounge, ready for punters to compete and bet. Everybody had an awesome afternoon with drinks, nibbles and laugh as they played games and put down fake bets it really brought out some of our residents’ competitive streaks, especially those who kept picking the lucky numbers.

Agmaroy Aged Care Home THE RESIDENTS OF AGMAROY Aged Care Home had a wheely good time recently when they Cycling Without Age came to visit. Residents were taken for a ride around the home and when the rain stopped, through the gardens to enjoy some late winter sunshine and feel thoroughly mobile.

Art unveiled at Karingal Green Karingal Green Health and Aged Care Community

aringal Green Health and Aged Care Community resident, Max O’Grady, revealed his new artwork “Playtime in the Cemetery” to a group of friends and family he invited to the home for morning tea recently provided by our in-house chef. Alongside CEO Graeme Prior and Executive Director Lara Moltoni, it was a lovely morning sharing a special occasion. We’re extremely proud to showcase the talent of our residents, to be enjoyed by the rest of the home, staff and visitors. The artwork will be hung at Karingal Green.

PAMPER TIME McDougall Park Aged Care Home Our gorgeous residents at McDougall Park Aged Care Home in Como enjoyed a lovely selfcare pamper session recently, where nails were painted and hand massages were given. Who doesn’t love getting their nails done? Even the men joined in after a little convincing!

Luck be a lady Agmaroy Aged Care Home OUR WONDERFUL AGMAROY Aged Care Home residents in Wilson love nothing more than a competitive game of Bingo. Here they are recently, having a fabulous time and hoping Lady Luck is on their side as the winning numbers are called.

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Development of Secure Memory Garden continues Caroline Chisholm Aged Care Home

he installation of a secure memory garden at Caroline Chisholm is well underway and will be finished and ready for residents to enjoy by spring. The smell of blooms delivers a strong and uplifting sensory experience, which is important for those with cognitive decline. The addition of fencing delivers a sense of security, safety and wellbeing so everybody can enjoy the great outdoors. Directed walkways with texture and levels take residents past specifically

planted gardens and items of interest to inspire thoughts and memories. The garden’s water feature adds an extra sensory experience too, with touch and sound being important factors for residents to explore. Next to the fountain, there’s a life-sized sheep mannequin, a regular fixture in the Caroline Chisholm for some years now. Check in with the Director of Nursing for updates on the garden’s development.

The bear necessities Bexley Aged Care Home REGULAR GUESTS FROM Bridge Street Kindy sent a bear to residents at Bexley Aged Care Home in NSW as a token of friendship. It was a way of letting residents know how much they miss coming into the home to visit them. Each child from the kindy added their own signature on the bear which sent our residents into cuteness overload.

After a photo session with all the residents, the bear has since taken up pride of place in the lounge for all residents to share during the day.

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thinks pink Grafton Aged Care Home OUR GRAFTON AGED CARE HOME loves being part of the Clarence Valley community, especially when it comes to helping those in need. The staff at Grafton recently raised almost $200 to donate to The National Breast Cancer Foundation. In early July, residents enjoyed a deliciously pink morning tea with pink fairy cakes, pink fairy bread, pink lollies and pink donuts. Staff and residents also dressed up in pink wigs, tiaras, scarves, floral headbands and pink flamingo sunglasses! To find out more please visit: nbcf.org.au 39

Trade

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As the opening date for Georges Estate in Penshurst, Sydney nears, Rachel Story, associate with Morrison Design Partnership shares some insights into Hall & Prior’s latest addition to the Group. By Gabi Mills.

eorges Estate has been a long time coming and Morrison Design Partnership has been intimately involved with its genesis since 2006. Architect Rachel Story has carefully nursed the development from 2012 to its anticipated completion this year. “In 2013 I also took over the project management/superintendent role when the previous project manager retired, and we commenced early structural works on the site that year,” says Rachel. “Once early works were complete, we took a step back for a little while for funding to be secured, and then in 2018 we came back in architecturally to lead the team in designing and submitting to council for several more changes including the addition of the swimming pool, which I’m very proud of.” Work continued in late 2018, and then in early 2021 Rachel and the team continued with project management of the fit-out

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contract to add the finishing touches including joinery and wall finishes. “For my part, I’ve been responsible during all these years for leading the MDP team to produce architectural documentation, co-ordinating consultants, meeting with key Hall & Prior stakeholders to improve designs and optimise functionality on a budget, and managing the construction contract to keep the project running as smoothly as possible.” There were of course challenges on the way from an ever-increasing budget to layout dilemmas. “We’ve had several design challenges on this project ranging from the structural challenges of excavating at the base of a hill on top of which is a busy train line, and dealing with unexpected issues of soft ground,” said Rachel. “We also had to rejig layouts to suit residents’ changing expectations over

the years, handled slow responses from governing bodies, and continuously managed a budget that just never seemed to quite cover everything Hall & Prior had envisioned delivering (though we’re slowly getting there).” All the hard work has certainly been worth it as the build finally nears completion, and Rachel is taken especial pride in the finished product. “Georges Estate is one of the first real physical manifestations of the level of passion for care and community that Hall & Prior embodies in its other facilities,” she said. “I’ve had the privilege of working in several of the other Hall & Prior homes in NSW for renovations and services upgrades and I am always struck by how kind, upbeat, and caring the staff are and what a great atmosphere that creates, even in homes that are

WORK IN PROGRESS Inset, architect Rachel Story has worked on Georges Estate for years.

sometimes a bit older and need a bit of TLC. “I’m so excited to see that loving mentality applied to a building which provides a higher level of natural amenity for the residents, and how that passion is going to blossom with the new wider opportunities this kind of building can provide.” There’s been a special focus on creating a home-like style of the building, which is very different to the modernist forms of most aged care developments coming onto the market, says Rachel.

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“I think that style is very much representative of the homelike vision that Hall & Prior continually strive to develop and maintain.” Morrison Design has specialised in aged care for many years now, and the team brings a lot of industry knowledge to their designs in regard to the complex and ever-changing landscape of aged care, and increasingly dementia. “Our aim is to develop buildings which respect the site and locality they’re in while taking advantage of the opportunities presented by a specific site,” says Rachel. “For Georges, that’s been taking advantage of views while minimising impact to neighbours, developing a terraced landscape design to manage a steeply sloping site for maximum access to level external areas, and introducing terraced courtyards to maximise direct daylight into as much of the building as possible), and to create flexible care-centred environments that are able to adapt to the changing requirements of a very dynamic industry.” This thoughtful approach to Georges Estate’s design begins as you come down the tree-lined driveway. Visitors are greeted by what looks like a relatively small two-storey residence with familiar domestic details and walk along the cobblestones into the main entry of the building. Once inside, you pass the richly detailed marble desk, elegant timber 42

COMING TO FRUITION The opening date of Georges Estate is fastapproaching, when its new residents will be welcomed.

veneer walls, and vibrant artworks to glimpse the first main courtyard which features a central bowling green – reminiscent of the former life of the site as a bowling club. “From that courtyard, you can look in one direction through a dining area to the purple flowers of a giant neighbouring jacaranda falling on one of the many outer garden areas, and in another direction, you wander through the large central dining and lounge area, past the full service café, to our second courtyard with built-in timber benches and colourful flowers,” says Rachel. “As you enter this second courtyard you look up to see the roof terrace above, and down to the next courtyard below with a feature fishpond, and glimpses in to the day-respite lounge, the therapy pool with its starry sparkling ceiling, and the wellness areas with their lush carpets, rich timber veneers and elegant marble details.” Throughout all levels of the building, interiors (designed by Hassell Architects) are richly detailed with warm timber panelling, soft matte black details, and lush fabrics on bedheads, wallpapers and carpets to create an overall light, fresh interior.

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achel has been especially involved with the design of Georges Estate’s stunning therapy pool, which will play an important part in the new aged care home’s daily life.

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic threw up its own special challenges too, particularly the second wave in NSW. “It has hit us really hard, as our site is in one of the hard lockdown LGAs. Construction sites shut down completely for a few weeks, meaning the fit-out works stopped during that time,” says Rachel. For such a team effort, Rachel has nothing but praise for her colleagues involved in the project - and for Hall & Prior too. “From MDP, Markam Ralph is responsible for making a huge building appear to be on a domestic scale, Vee Chin developed the simple and intelligent planning and assisted with services coordination and detailing back in 2012,” she says. “So many others have also been involved at various stages in various roles, so it really has been a huge team effort. We are ultimately guided by the principles and operational models of each of our clients, and working with Hall & Prior in that regard has been truly a joy.”

She worked hard to design the pool to have various points of interest in a relatively small space, including internal landscaping, spa seating, feature tile columns, and a unique curvaceous shape to further expound on the ellipse of the starry ceiling above. “All of these elements in themselves are direct references from other similar pool installations around Sydney,” she said, “but I think all the elements have come together in a particular and stunning way to make a special space out of what used to be a simple room at the bottom corner of the building.” The pathway to the pool is something special too. As you enter from the carpark, or come down the lift from the residential levels above through the wellness centre reception area, you pass by plush chairs in the waiting area, and continue past the physio, salon and consulting offices. At the day-time respite lounge, turn left and wander into the lower courtyard for a spot in the sun, listening to the trickling water in the fishpond before heading into the pool area.

As you pass through the pool area doors, you’ll see the pool ahead through the glass pool fence. You’ll hear the sound of the spa jets rumbling as you head towards the changing area, and then catch a glimpse of the pool over the high planters, full of lush greenery and dark stones to your right. Once changed, you’ll walk through the louvre doors to the pool area, and head into the water either via the stairs or the ramp, perhaps sitting in front of the spa jets for a spell, or heading down to the slightly deeper end for some aerobics. After your dip, you can cool off in the linked pool terrace area, or relax in a pool-side lounge chair to cool down. “I can’t wait to take a dip myself” Rachel says. 43

BIG DAYS OUT

Top tucker

on show

Australia’s culinary best are set to headline Western Australia’s Gourmet Escape this November - and for those fortunate enough to attend this event, there’s plenty to inspire foodies.

ood, wine and good times are back on the menu at Western Australia Gourmet Escape this November (17-21) when Australia’s best culinary talent take part in events in WA’s most celebrated culinary locations - Margaret River, Perth, Swan Valley and for the first time, Rottnest Island. There are 30 amazing events featuring a roll call of more than 30 of Australia’s most loved and respected culinary stars. Returning favourites heading West to collaborate with leading local WA talent include Curtis Stone, Rick Stein, Shannon Martinez, Colin Fassnidge, Matt Stone, Guillaume Brahimi and Guy Grossi. Icons of the industry Stephanie Alexander and Maggie Beer will be featured, alongside a new wave of wine talent Curly Haslam-Coates, Erin Larkin and Samantha Payne and artist dameeeela. 44

The ninth instalment has something for everyone; stunning beach backdrops with delicious food and wine curated by Australia’s best chefs alongside a series of events that honour the history and heart of the festival in Margaret River. New events include: • Rottnest Sunset presented by Leeuwin Coast alfresco feast with Rick Stein and Colin Fassnidge at Pinky’s Beach Club; • AGWA Rooftop Wine, Dine & Disco party at the new rooftop space at the Art Gallery of Western Australia; • Grazie Mille presented by Essteele (a thousand thanks) dinner celebrating the Swan Valley’s Italian heritage at Sandalford Estate with icons Stephanie Alexander, Maggie Beer and Guy Grossi; and • The Vineyard Party held on the stunning grounds of Leeuwin Estate, with a uniquely vintage vibe. A celebrity Chef led menu showcasing the best of WA with a nod to culinary trends of times gone by. Much-loved iconic events like the Gourmet Beach BBQ and Ultimate Dining Series are back, alongside classics with a twist such as The Village and Swings, Beats & Bites. Culinary superstars return to WA year after year for this worldclass event and with the addition of Rottnest Island to the list of locations hosting unique food and wine experiences, it’s the perfect opportunity for hospitality stars to showcase WA to local gourmet travellers. Visit gourmetescape.com.au (November 17 to 21) at various locations in Margaret River, Swan Valley and Rottnest Island.

Perth pleasure gardens Wanneroo Botanic Gardens are celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2021 with ambitious plans to expand attractions for future generations.

set for revamp

ack in August 1981, Theo and Hanneke Puik bought a five-acre property on the shores of Lake Joondalup with a vision to transform the dusty scrubland into a garden sanctuary with waterways, rockeries, and an abundance of flowers and tress. They also came up with the idea of adding a mini golf course - their ace in the hole.

total. The Puiks operated the garden until 1994 when the family business was sold to their daughter Nicole and her husband Paul Woodcock. Many thousands of Perth families will have memories of visiting the gardens, and some of the photographs from the archives reflect the changes over time at the northern suburb’s destination.

Theo, a landscape architect by trade, commenced work on the garden in 1974. With incredible vision and an unwavering passion, he embarked on the sevenyear project, hand-shovelling 700 tonnes of limestone and planting thousands of plants, more than 500 species in

Paul, like Theo, has continued to pursue the ongoing success of the garden, its varied and unique plant life. The Woodcocks expanded the gardens’ offering in 1998 by opening Leapfrogs, an on-site restaurant, and now managed Australia’s largest outdoor mini golf course.

Paul said the 40th anniversary is a chance to commemorate the venue’s new era of transformation. “We will be renovating Leapfrogs, adding a multipurpose function centre, and redefining the indoor/outdoor space so that guests are immersed even more into the lush gardens,” he said. “We will be continuing to refresh the 18-hole ‘garden’ mini golf course and are very excited to be adding a fun children’s play area in the coming years as a part of those works. “Our passion is encouraging family fun, we’re very committed to it and enjoy every minute of it,” said Paul.

FAMILY FAVOURITE Wanneroo Botanic Gardens has welcomed families in Perth since 1981 (above) - but is now set for new attractions.

Then, as now, it’s the perfect spot to head to for a picnic, a game of mini golf or the chance to enjoy the great outdoors - all just 20 minutes north of Perth. Wanneroo Botanic Gardens, 25 Drovers Place, Wanneroo. Visit wanneroobotanicgardens.com.au 45

Let there

light

Introducing some extra brightness to the home can make all the difference for the vision-impaired, says VisAbility.

s you get older, you need more light to be able to see. It’s a normal part of the aging process.

Age-related eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and retinitis pigmentosa will further increase the need for extra light around your home. The good news is that it’s relatively easy to make simple changes to enhance your lighting. The advice is that ‘brighter is better.’ Anne from Perth is in the process of doing just that. The 58-year-old has low vision. A former long-distance athlete, Anne was selected to train for the Australian team in 46

the Commonwealth Games. She’s looking at making lighting modifications around her home and Anne received a visit from a VisAbility occupational therapist to discover what areas need improving. “I have had trips and falls, especially with steps. My current overhead lighting provides shadows, so I want to brighten up my lighting around the staircase, foyer, and landing area, as well as the lounge and the kitchen.” Lumens and lux are the two metrics that measure light. Lux indicates the power of light. The more lux, the greater the amount of light that falls on a surface or given area. Lumens are the level of luminous flow, the amount of light emitted in all directions. It doesn’t offer us the overall picture of how much light is shining in an area.

For low vision, we use lux as a measurement. The guidance is:

• Kitchen: Recommended lux levels for people with a vision impairment in the kitchen are 600. The standard is around 240. • Bedroom: Lux levels are at 300 for a person with low vision, and the standard level being 150 for someone with regular sight. • Living area/lounge: Lux levels should be around 350 for someone who is vision impaired. Standard lux levels are 160. • Staircase: Lux levels should measure 300 for someone with vision impairment. Normal levels should be 140.

Good quality task lighting becomes more important as your eyesight deteriorates. Position the lamp on the side of your strong eye, and make sure it is angled away from you. Consider a low pendant light over any table where you are working. Install lights underneath kitchen cupboards so that light shines directly onto work surfaces. However, make sure you have a matt surface to avoid glare - a simple matt coloured cutting board will suffice.

Anne’s staircase is between 46 and 47 depending on the time of day, so well short of recommended guidelines.

Anne has a rechargeable folding desk lamp, a task light that she takes with her everywhere. The Triumph Rechargeable Folding Desk lamp has bright LED lights, has USB charging, and weighs less than 30 grams.

If your eyesight is worsening and you have limited vision, there are three different types of lighting to consider in your home:

“This goes in my handbag. It’s perfect for restaurants when I am dining out or if I need extra light at my kitchen table.”

• General lighting • Natural lighting • Task lighting

Most people with deteriorating vision and vision loss can benefit from enhanced lighting. Improving the lighting in your home will make a dramatic difference.

General lighting should provide enough light for you to see and move around comfortably and safely. General lighting may include overhead fixtures, such as downlights, and should brighten the room as much as possible. Natural light will allow you to maximise the flow of outside light into your home. Coverings and blinds can hamper this flow of natural light into your home. Draw back curtains during the day, keep windows and netting clean, and use white or light frames.

VisAbility works with White Oak and has a range of qualified occupational therapists who can undertake lighting assessments and recommend lighting solutions. Visit the Resource Centre at VisAbility in Victoria Park to investigate lights or go to the VisAbility Online Living Aids Shop to have products delivered to your door. For more information go to visability.com.au/oak

Task lighting is so-called because it does just what it suggests. Task lighting is directed onto a particular spot to make it easier to complete everyday jobs. 47

CAREERS IN AGED CARE

Next gen step up

Occupational therapy students are given the opportunity to test their skills in real world situations during their studies and Hall & Prior is happy to help their career journey develop. By Gabi Mills.

adelyne Glover, Manager of Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physiotherapy in Hall & Prior’s WA operations finds herself frequently working with the next generation of occupational therapists. At any one time, there will no doubt be a motley crew of students, finding their feet and working their socks off alongside Hall & Prior’s OT staff, learning valuable real life skills as they go. Currently there are a couple of fourth year OT students from Curtin University at Hamersley Aged Care Home in Subiaco, fulfilling an eight-week placement until mid-September. “Occupational therapy students who undertake their placement with at Hall & Prior will be part of a supportive interdisciplinary team, and will learn the diverse role of an occupational therapist in aged care,” says Madelyne. Alyssa Johannes and Viveka Lakhiani can vouch for that, 48

working alongside occupational therapist Georgia Strimaitis.

HELPING HANDS Inset, Madelyne Glover, OT Manager, works with OT students on placement.

“I’m really enjoying my placement so far,” says Alyssa. “I’ve enjoyed learning about different aspects of working in aged care and how the role of an occupational therapist helps the residents maintain function through engaging in meaningful occupations.”

Alyssa has been building rapport with residents Judy and Jack, and finding out about their life stories, while Viveka and Georgia have adjusted the leg rest of Don’s tilting chair to improve his comfort and positioning. Having experienced therapists sharing their knowledge with students offers benefits for both parties. “We love having OT students working alongside us as they really become part of the team,” says Madelyne. “We always strive to continually improve through evidence-based practice and by hosting students, and this provides the opportunity for shared learning between staff, students and residents.” Skills that can be honed during placements include developing interviewing techniques, undertaking strengths-based assessments, seating and equipment prescriptions as well as promoting community access and engagement. “For anybody considering a career in OT, I would say that aged care is a dynamic and ever-changing environment, providing opportunities for new graduates to learn a wide range of skills while being part of an interdisciplinary team,” says Madelyne.

All smiles

despite lockdown It’s a challenge to keep spirits up during prolonged lockdown, but Hall & Prior’s lifestyle officers in NSW are pulling out all the stops to spread a little happiness.

enjamin Chard, lifestyle co-ordinator in the Hall & Prior NSW State Office has had to get creative during the most recent period of extended lockdown. “We have been focusing on supporting our residents and their families through this challenging time,” says Ben. “Some of the challenges during this period have been the limited opportunities for physical visits from families and volunteer groups, and we also haven’t been able to go on our usual bus trips and other excursions.” As such lifestyle officers have come up with some ways to keep giving residents

emotional support and also keep them connected with external social networks and communities. “We hold regular supported video calling sessions with the home’s iPad for residents to keep connected with family and friends,” says Ben, “as well as pet therapy sessions via video call link too.”

and Chocolate Day have given residents something to look forward to and enjoy.

Local primary schools and volunteer groups have also checked in via video link and special calendar events like the summer Olympics, Bastille Day, Funny Hat Day

“Our armchair travel days with specific cultural themed food, dress and decoration complete with airport tours and plane travel sound effects, have been a big hit.” All of the above have been carried out with the highest levels of safety employed with mask-wearing, regular cleaning of activity areas and hygiene practices. “We all share ideas throughout our NSW homes too,” says Ben. “Our NSW lifestyle officers have shown great passion and dedication in providing residents with quality programs and the smiles on their faces shows that all their efforts have been successful.” To find out more about OT and Lifestyle Officer opportunities at Hall & Prior, visit hallprior.com.au 49

An extra special bond Grandparents and grandchildren share a special relationship in many cases, and if you’re new to the role, there’s a book which helps you navigate this rewarding stage of your life.

unique guide to building a loving, supportive relationship with your grandchildren while assisting with their development has just been published - the ideal gift for new grandparents or parents with a grandchild. With people staying healthier for longer, grandparents are increasingly involved in raising their grandchidren. In many cases, the bond between a grandparent and their grandchild can be extremely rewarding, creating life-long memories in the process. Grandparenting Grandchildren is the first guide of its kind written specifically for grandparents, and aims to help you raise well-rounded, ready-to-learn, happy grandchildren, even if you only look after them for a few hours a week.

By explaining the latest research in accessible, applicable ways, the book reaffirms what you instinctively know, while providing new tools to build your grandchild’s imagination, creativity and curiosity. Combining the authors’ practical experience as childhood development professionals with international research, this book helps grandparents understand the key influences on healthy development in the first five years: movement, music, sleep and food. It gives practical advice on how to integrate these ‘super brain foods’ best in your grandchild’s life. This has been proven to have many positive benefits, including improving the ability to think creatively, building speech and language skills, promoting social skills and driving curiosity.

Five ways to be the best grandparent EVER Grandparenting? Lucky you! Being a grandparent is a special gift indeed, and while there are many advantages of enjoying a fun, loving relationship, here are a few top tips to make sure the time you spend with your grandchildren is valuable for you all. By Dr Jane Williams. 1. Parents know best: If you are taking on the responsibility of caring for your grandchildren, make sure you understand how your children would like key aspects of your grandchild’s life managed. This may include dietary requirements, sleep habits, behaviour management strategies and limits on screen time. When everyone is ‘singing from the same song sheet’ not only are family relationships maintained, grandchildren benefit from the consistency of care. 2. Go with the flow: Be prepared to get little done while your grandchildren under five are with you. Forget the housework or the bills unless of course you are prepared for your grandchildren to help, and this age group loves to help! They love washing anything with sudsy water, or to help with cooking, gardening or ‘working’ in the workshop. So, if you are relaxed and happy and prepared for the mess to follow, then be ready to share your simple ‘jobs’ with them – they will love that … and make sure they get involved in the clean up as well… that’s a great habit to install. 3. Build in quiet time: Balance activity time with a quieter time. Children of this age need lots of active play,

but they also need time to recharge those ‘energiser bunny’ engines. If you don’t have an outdoor area, set up an obstacle course with everyday furniture, or head to a local park where the climbing equipment is ready-made. Once you have worn them out (this takes many hours), quiet time is perfect for reading to your grandchildren. They learn so much from being read to, and it’s a marvellous time for snuggles and hugs too. 4. Look after yourself: Know your limits. Caring for grandchildren for short period of time has been shown to be beneficial to brain health as well as physical and emotional health - in fact it

keeps grandparents younger. But there is a tipping point and for those caring for grandchildren for long hours, these benefits are lost. Make sure you talk to your children about your limitations. 5. Put fun first: How lucky you are to have the opportunity to build a strong and enduring relationship with your grandchildren. Hopefully, they will continue to value it later in their adult years. Grandparenting Grandchildren: New Knowledge and KnowHow for Grandparenting the Under 5s. By Dr Jane Williams, PHD and Dr Tessa Grigg, PHD, $32.99 - visit exislepublishing.com

READER GIVEAWAY

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We have THREE copies of Grandparenting Grandchildren to giveaway to our readers - if you would like to go into the draw, send an email to marketing@hallprior.com.au and tell us what you love the most about being a grandparent. We’ll pick the best three answers and send a copy of the book to each winner. Good luck! Closing date is November 1, 2021.

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2021 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF HEALTH AND CARE WORKERS

with Mona Sherpa, carer at Bexley Aged Care Home, NSW.

Mona Sherpa knows Bexley well, having worked there for over 10 years. It’s a role she loves and takes seriously - as caregiving is one of the most important you can have in society.

L&L: What made you become a care worker? MS: I like to work with the elderly. Aged people have so much life experience which I love to hear about. I truly enjoy looking after them and making sure they are happy and feeling well. L&L: What does the World Health Organisation's International Year of Health and Care Workers mean to you? MS: This is an organisation that I do not know much about, but I can guess that being global it is very important. I especially like that it is drawing attention to care workers as I feel we do such an important job in society. Caring for people is one of the greatest responsibility roles you can have. L&L: How long have you worked at Hall & Prior? MS: I have been employed with Hall & Prior for a year now - I transferred across from the previous owner when Hall & Prior took over the home in 2020. I have been working at the Bexley home since 2010, so I feel like I am

well and truly ‘part’ of the home. I know the residents really well and understand my role in their care and wellbeing. L&L: What drew you to working in aged care? MS: Aged care is my career, I have worked 11 years in this industry. The reason I do this is very simple, I just enjoy it! Being able to give help is a privilege. I particularly thrive on helping those residents with dementia as they are fragile, requiring a kind and gentle type of care approach. This is the type of care I love to give. Just to see the smile and acknowledgement on their faces is enough for me to know that I am doing a good job. L&L: What does an average day look like for you? MS: No two days are the same! When you work with people, things have to be fluid. While I do have set tasks that I need to complete for each resident, I always focus on the small things that make the care personal to the resident I am dealing with at that time.

MEET THE STAFF L&L: What’s the best thing about working at your aged care home? MS: I think it would be the team work - we have a strong team here at Bexley. We always talk to each other to make sure we are feeling good and that the residents are doing well. Our management are very supportive as well and that makes completing this job that much easier. It is a tough job at times and very demanding on us, time-wise, so to have that support means a lot to all of us. L&L: What have you learned about yourself and those you care for while you’ve worked for Hall & Prior? MS: I have learned that I do not have all the answers! I always ask questions - I learn so much from asking the residents questions and just having general conversations with them. They always tell you how they like to be cared for. L&L: How would others describe you, do you think? MS: I think they would say kind, gentle, polite, supportive, caring and empathetic. And they may say I’m a great listener as well.

I am happy and content with this work, and I would say that I was born to do this. I can easily say that I truly enjoy my work. L&L: Tell us one part of your job that makes you feel really rewarded and connected to those you care for? MS: When my residents say “thank you” to me, then I feel so grateful, especially from those residents with dementia who struggle everyday to recall people and faces. The fact that they know me gives me such joy. It means that they are getting consistent and constant care from someone they know - which makes them feel safe and comfortable in our home. L&L: What’s the best piece of advice you ever got about caring from others and from who? MS: My number one piece of advice is to always listen to the resident and show empathy to every resident that I have the honour of caring for. This advice was given to me by my colleagues - and it has never done me wrong.

FAST FACTS If I wasn't a care worker I would be a customer service agent - I guess I’m a people person! What’s your favourite movie? Rain Man. What’s your favourite song? Any kind of song is a good song for me - music is wonderful! When I’m not at work you’ll most likely find me - shopping or babysitting with my son. Five words you live by? Family, friends, job, trust, love.

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2021 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF HEALTH AND CARE WORKERS

with Hani Carson, Acting Clinical Nurse Manager at Leighton Aged Care Home, WA.

Hani Carson’s career took a very different path from her early ambitions to become a graphic designer, and she couldn’t be happier with her decision to pursue nursing.

L&L: What made you want to become a care worker?

L&L: How long have you worked in aged care and when did you join Hall & Prior?

HC: My mum was a paediatric and dental nurse, but I wasn’t somebody who grew up wanting to be a nurse. I always wanted to be an artist. My first degree was in graphic design. However, when I moved to Perth, friends encouraged me to become a nurse. I decided to pursue the possibility and I worked as a carer while I was studying. Once I started classes, I fell in love with every aspect of nursing. I never thought how that spur-of the-moment decision would change my life forever.

HC: This is my second year with Hall & Prior and I started with them as a Registered Nurse in McDougall Park in Como in February 2020. I also did extra shifts in Agmaroy and Leighton and in May 2021, I was offered the CNM position for Leighton.

L&L: What does the World Health Organisation's International Year of Health and Care Workers mean to you? HC: It is a year to celebrate every health worker in any role or capacity in this very challenging time of the COVID-19 pandemic. It recognises and acknowledges the wonderful job all clinical and non-clinical team members do and the ability of our workforce to learn and adapt to rapidly changing environments. 54

L&L: What does an average day look like for you? HC: Every day is different and every single shift has the potential to be critical, exhilarating, draining, or all of the above. On any given day, we witness our residents at their weakest and most vulnerable, or at their strongest. You never know what kind of day you’re going to have, who you’re going to meet, or what kind of challenges you’ll face. As for daily tasks, I am responsible for the leadership and management of clinical and care staff, ensuring the delivery of highquality resident care that promotes wellbeing and quality of life and also meets the Aged Care Standards. I also support the DON in the home on day-to-day operations.

MEET THE STAFF

L&L: What’s the best thing about working at your aged care home? HC: Working in aged care teaches me to see things from a different perspective from our residents who have years of experience and to appreciate life and family. L&L: What have you learned about yourself and those you care for while you’ve worked for Hall & Prior? HC: I have a great job where I get to make my residents’ lives better. For the most part, I’m treated with respect, and I work with a great group of supportive people. L&L: How would others describe you, do you think? HC: I am career-driven, a quick thinker who thrives on challenges and constantly sets goals. I’m always looking for an opportunity to do better. L&L: What qualities are required to make a great care worker in your opinion? HC: Empathy is the most unique characteristic of nursing. By practicing empathy, nurses are more likely to treat their resident as a “whole person” and focus on a person-centred care approach, rather than strictly following routine guidelines. L&L: Tell us one part of your job that makes you feel really rewarded and connected to those you care for? HC: To have the opportunity to play an important role in residents’ lives at their most vulnerable times and being able to support family is a privilege and one I take very seriously. To be allowed within that moment to offer support and comfort is what is rewarding about nursing. If I can walk out after my shift knowing that I have eased my resident’s worry or fear and brought some sort of peace to them, then my day is fulfilled. L&L: What’s the best piece of advice you ever received about caring for others and from who? HC: When I had just become a single mum and worried if I could be strong enough for my little boys, my dad said “fight for the one you love and love the one you fight for”.

FAST FACTS If I wasn't a care worker I would still be a graphic designer. What’s your favourite song? Safe and Sound by Capital Cities, Alive by Empire of the Sun, Stars by Simply Red. All these songs make me happy. What’s your favourite movie/TV show? Vikings. When I’m not at work you’ll often find me - in the kitchen, I love cooking and baking for family and friends.

M Y FAVOURITE THINGS

Ange Day A fan of live music, date nights and cricket, Clinical Nurse Specialist Infection Prevention and Control for Hall & Prior’s head office in Sydney, Ange Day makes the most of living in one of the greatest cities in the world (lockdown permitting of course).

MY FAMILY Naturally my husband Todd and my three sons Pat, Luke and Dan are my most favourite things! I’m so proud of all of my boys, they are my gravity and my air.

CRICKET I played cricket for Macquarie University and the NSW’s Women’s Squad when I was younger. This picture represents how I now prefer to watch the game.

MY FRIENDS We’ve been friends for 40-plus years and they are definitely in my top ten of favourite things.

PRAGUE During my travels I just loved the city of Prague in the Czech Republic. It has amazing contrast in its architecture between the old town and the new town. The city is full of incredible history.

BEAUTIFUL The Carole King Musical - I saw this in New York on Broadway and it’s my favourite stage show.

LIVE MUSIC I’ve always been that person at live music venues. I know all the iconic venues around Sydney for watching a great band. My favourite performers are James Reyne from Australian Crawl fame and Mark Seymour from Hunters & Collectors.

DATE NIGHTS I love date nights. I appreciate all styles of food and enjoy great wines (and cocktails). We’re so lucky that Sydney is a food mecca and the options are endless (once lockdown is over, of course). I’m so very grateful for each and every experience and the memories I make.

RUSSELL THE DOG My fourth boy.

PUZZLES CROSSWORD DOWN

No. 011

DOWN

QUICK QUIZ 1.

Before 'SOS' was adopted internationally as a maritime distress signal, which other three letters were also used?

On a ship, what sort of work would a 'bilge rat' usually do?

In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, what sort of creature is Mr Tumnus?

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, starring Brad Pitt, is based upon a short story by which author?

Where in Vietnam is the Perfume River?

5 8

WORDSTEP Complete the list by changing one letter at a time to create a new word at each step. There may be more than one possible answer.

StUNt

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SOLUTIONS

9-Letter word

Get taller Frost Gem Maintain; incline

2 8 9

AUG, 2021

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1 2 3 4

3 9 1 4 3 6 1 9 3

ghoul, glen, glue, glum, gluon, gulp, helm, help, hole, holm, lemon, loge, lone, long, lope, lough, lounge, loupe, lumen, lump, lung, lunge, melon, mogul, mole, mule, ogle, phenol, phlegm, phloem, plenum, plough, PLOUGHMEN, plug, plum, plume, plunge, pole, pule

Dirty person Ready to eat Arab country Join metal

wordSteP STUNT, STINT, SAINT, PAINT, PAINS, PAIRS

ACROSS

1 5 6 7

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4x4

7 3 4 1 5 9 2 8 6

9 2 6 8 3 4 7 5 1

29 words: Very good

1 5 4

8 5 1 6 7 2 4 3 9

6 7 9 3 4 1 5 2 8

39 words: excellent

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

2 1 3 5 9 8 6 7 4

today’s Aim: 19 words: Good

No. 011

5 4 8 2 6 7 9 1 3

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and teach letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

SUDOKU

1 8 5 9 2 6 3 4 7

9-LETTER WORD

4 6 2 7 8 3 1 9 5

3 4 5 6 7 8 11 14 15 18 20 22 23 26 28

Element with atomic symbol Ca (7) Possesses (4) Possibly (11) Unwell (3) Stubborn (10) Unpleasant (7) Consulate (7) Finishes (4) Habitat (11) Wasteful (10) Large bird (7) Infested (7) Nation on the Baltic Sea (7) Book ID (1,1,1,1) Reverb (4) Hotel (3)

3 9 7 4 1 5 8 6 2

Achieving (13) Type of fruit (5) Chatty (9) Dry (4) Comprehended (10) Japanese warrior (7) Diverse (6) Pathetic (6) Forest workers (7) Identifying (9) Celebrity (4) Story (9) Pessimist (5) Global (13)

4x4 ACROSS: 1. Grot, 5. Ripe, 6. Oman, 7. Weld DOWN: 1. Grow, 2. Rime, 3. Opal, 4. Tend

ACROSS

1 9 10 12 13 16 17 19 21 24 25 27 29 30

No. 011

1. CQD. 2. Engineering. 3. A faun. 4. F Scott Fitzgerald. 5. Hue.

QUICK QUIZ ANSwerS

TEABREAK

WORDFIND

CODEWORD

No. 011

Can you find all of the words listed below? The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

Athens

los Angeles

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MelBourne

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seoul

Beijing

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Can you work out what the missing letter is that spells an 8-letter word? It could read either clockwise or anti-clockwise.

= 3

EIGHT AROUND HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW...

Insert each number from 1 to 9 in the shaded squares to solve all the horizontal and vertical equations. Multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.

No. 011

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No. 011

Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down.

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KATE JENKINSON 1. Who does Jenkinson play in Wentworth? A. Joan Ferguson B. Allie Novak C. Franky Doyle D. Vera Bennett 2. In which show did she star alongside Asher Keddie? A. Offspring B. Love My Way C. Stateless D. The Cry 3. What does Jenkinson play in Nine’s drama series Amazing Grace? A. Police officer B. Midwife C. Teacher D. Nun 4. Which fellow Wentworth actress plays her mother in the show? A. Pamela Rabe B. Susie Porter C. Celia Ireland D. Sigrid Thornton

5. In what series did Jenkinson appear alongside good friend Rebel Wilson? A. House Husbands B. Doctor Doctor C. Super Fun Night D. Tangle

1B, 2A, 3B, 4d, 5C

CROSS MATH

Each number corresponds to a letter. Can you crack the code?

C G U D S P H Y T E I R J 14

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CODEWORD WORDFIND secret message: traffic 2 × 6 – 9 = 3 + + + 3 × 4 – 5 = 7 ÷ – × 1 + 7 – 8 = 0 = = = 5 3 49

CROSS MATH

EIGHT AROUND interior E

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Articles inside

My Favourite Things: Ange Day

In the Pipeline: Georges Estate

Meet the Staff

In Our Homes

Cover Story: Full Speed Ahead with Vaccinations

Meet the DON: Natasha Bamber

Navigating the NDIS

Every Dad Has His Day - Father’s Day special