Quarterly Newsletter
newsletter We are thrilled to share with you the latest developments at Villa Dalmacia Day Centre
It is our mission to make a positive impact in our community with the offerings at the centre and we are excited to share you with upcoming activities as well as helpful tips to help you stay living well and independently
In terms of our recent activities, we were delighted to have a group of pre-kindy children come and visit attendees, to join in a day of fun activities It was wonderful to see young children and attendees connect with each other as they coloured in and played games together
Rose Valley Cheese Factory in Oakford, where a variety of cheeses were able to be sampled
Mother’s Day was also celebrated with a delicious high tea held at the centre, where a decadent array of nibbles and cakes were on offer for everyone to try
The recent outing to Cicerello’s in Fremantle was another big hit, where the sunny weather was the perfect accompaniment to fish & chips
We hope you enjoy this edition’s newsletter
Upcoming Activities
Attendee Spotlight Puzzles Staff Profile Highlights
Treasa Lonergan General Manager
Event News
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VILLA DALMACIA DAY CENTRE
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We have an action-packed activity schedule planned for the following month, with something to suit everyone
With the recent childcare visit a huge hit for everyone, we are delighted to be able to bring back another session next month
A bus outing to Bunnings is another muchanticipated event, where attendees will be able to get hands-on with potting new season plants
week Originally from Portugal, 86-yearold Rosalina lives at home independently and having the opportunity to socialise with her friends brings her much joy
For Rosalina, Villa Dalmacia is not just a day centre, it’s a second home where she feels a deep sense of belonging
“Everything about this place is fantastic
The food is great and I’ve made wonderful friends here”, she said
Father Carlos will be visiting the centre again for Mass, and after some requests we are pleased to be able to also offer a rosary service
1-on-1 walks and exercise groups will be available to anyone wishing to take up some extra activity. In addition to Bingo, much loved Italian card game briscola will feature in our activities
Finally, we are excited to offer our attendees a Paint by Numbers art class, where the inner Picasso can be unleashed!
11 July 2024
Advocare Education
Do you feel heard, valued, supported? Learn more about your rights and how Advocare can support you
Date: 11th July 2024
Time: 11am - 12noon
Location: Villa Dalmacia Day Centre
Come along to this free event to hear about:
Access to aged care advocacy assistance
Advocare’s programs
The Charter of Aged Care Rights explained
Information on elder abuse and our helpline
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Staff Profile Highlight: Marianne Thompson
Marianne is our Consumer Care and Services Manager at White Oak Home Care Services She has been with us for 13 years and has played a crucial role in supporting clients to live their best life at home, safely and independently.
What does your job entail?
I manage scheduling and this involves scheduling daily services for clients I assist my colleagues with any enquires they may have I also attend Villa Dalmacia Day Centre 2 days per week assisting with assessing clients and supporting them with their needs
Who inspired you to pursue the career you have today?
My Mother Mary Lonergan inspired me She has been a nurse all her life and I worked with her for many years in different nursing homes I was originally working with her when she set up White Oak in 1998, then moved to Community Vision where I worked for 10 years in Veterans Home Care and Home and Community Care I then returned to White Oak in 2011.
What is your favourite part of your job?
Working with clients and assisting them with the daily aspects of living It is a lovely feeling knowing you have helped someone achieve their goals
What’s the best advice you can give to someone who has elderly parents needing some support?
Call My Aged Care If it is your first time accessing services, they can provide all of the information on what services your are eligible for Once you have all the information you can choose a provider who will suit your needs
What is your favourite meal you’ve tried as part of the day centre?
The soup is always lovely. Roast meals, pasta, it’s impossible to choose! Del is a fantastic cook
Children visit Villa Dalmacia
Villa Dalmacia day centre attendees received a visit from a group of young children from a nearby pre-kindy centre
The children arrived to spend the day at the centre, where they participated in a raft of activities including basketball, ten-pin bowling and colouring in Initially shy, the children quickly opened up and happily shared lunch together, gifting their colouring in artwork to attendees to take home with them The centre was a vibrant sea of activity and we loved seeing the big smiles and laughter on everyone’s faces Some of the children loved their outing so much, it took some persuading to get back on the bus to return home! We look forwarding to welcoming them back again soon
Formore informationabout homecare options,scanthe QRcodebelow.
WORD SEARCH SUDOKU
FRIENDSHIP ACTIVITIES GAMES BINGO LANGUAGES
COOKING LAUGHTER LUNCH CULTURE FUN
For over 25 years White Oak has worked with people who need some help to remain living well and independently in their own homes They are an organisation passionate about enabling people to live their best lives in their own homes for as long as possible
A family run business, White Oak’s team of dedicated and compassionate carers work with individuals to provide a personalised range of support from general home assistance through to clinical care
Some of the services offered include house cleaning, gardening, minor home maintenance, grocery shopping, meal preparation, showering, personal care, transport to appointments, assistance using technology, clinical care, occupational therapy and physiotherapy
By making life a little easier, White Oak’s clients find that their quality of life need not diminish as they grow older and wish to remain independent
White Oak provides services to over 1300 people each month, and as part of the Hall & Prior Aged Care Group, welcomes new clients every day White Oak is proud to have recently taken on the management of the Villa Dalmacia Day Centre and looks forward to ensuring the very best in activities to keep clients engaged and connected
To find our more on home care options that may be available to you, scan the QR code below
Thank you for reading!
Villa Dalmacia Day Centre: 27 Gorham Way, Spearwood WA 6163
Phone: 08 9418 5222
www whiteoak com au
