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Support Coordination.............................................................................14
Corey’s Story
Corey loves getting in the taxi every day to come into MiLife-Victoria’s Langwarrin site. Over the last year or so, Corey’s quality of life has improved immensely since starting some new medication. His Mum, Christine has reported that he has been able to interact with people better, he is more alert and is having less seizures.
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With a love of being outdoors, Corey enjoys the ‘Walk and Talk’ program at Langwarrin, where groups go for a walk around the local area whilst discussing topics of interest.
He has also really enjoyed the Virtual Reality program which was introduced earlier in the year as a pilot program. It’s a chance for Corey to put on the VR goggles and immerse himself in a completely different world. Depending on the program he could be racing cars, flying an aeroplane or exploring an underwater shipwreck. Corey really loves getting out into the local community when he can and loves going out with the group to Zone Bowling where he will play two games of bowling with his friends. After bowling they’ll have some lunch and maybe a bit of shopping at Karingal Hub before heading back to Langwarrin.
The Audio Books program has also been a hit with Corey. His favourite story is ‘The Railway Children’ by Edith Nesbit. The classic novel, which is also a film, is Corey’s favourite, he loves the book and the movie and knows the story off by heart.
Corey’s family is supported by MiLifeVictoria’s Support Coordinator, Rhonda Pagonis. “Rhonda is my ‘go to’ lady,” tells Christine. “She is a wonderful support for our whole family.” “Rhonda helps me to work out Corey’s needs, and I feel fortunate that I can call her any time for support. She is very approachable, she listens to me and always has Corey’s best interests at heart.”
While some of Corey’s at-home therapies have been impacted as a result of COVID-19, the family are grateful that Corey has been able to continue to attend MiLife-Victoria even during the lockdown periods. The family really appreciate the support MiLife-Victoria staff have provided to their family and the positive impact the programs are having on Corey.
