Barunga Village Inc. in Port Broughton, South Australia | Retirement and care home

Barunga Village Inc.

Locality: Port Broughton, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8635 0500

Address: 7 East Terrace 5522 Port Broughton, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.barungavillage.com.au/

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25.01.2022 BV LIFESTYLE - SUMMER EDITION The latest edition of BV Lifestyle is now available. https://barungavillage.com.au/summer-2020-newsletter/

22.01.2022 House Member Shirley is excited to be playing the piano for the first time in five years.

19.01.2022 In line with SA Government announcement of a 6-day shut down we will not be permitting visitors into Barunga Homes; however, end of life support visits can be arranged by phoning 8635 0500. While visitor restrictions are in place, we will work closely with our House Members to maintain alternative connections with their families and friends such as Skyping. Keeping our House Members, our staff and volunteers as safe as possible is a shared responsibility between Barunga Village and our entire community, and we ask everyone to join in this commitment.

17.01.2022 Barunga Community Care is growing rapidly and we need more Support Workers to assist clients in their own home. Staff are required in Snowtown, Port Pirie, Crystal Brook, Laura, Gladstone and Port Broughton regions. As an inclusive organisation, we welcome people with diverse characteristics and life experiences.... There may also be an opportunity to work in the residential homes. Please email your cover letter and resume to the Community Care Coordinator at [email protected] - please note, applications via Facebook will not be accepted. Applications close: Friday 4 December 2020 at 5pm. A Certificate III in Individual Support or similar is desirable but not essential. Applicants must be willing to provide a police check and two work-related references.

14.01.2022 Today House Members hosted a Christmas gopher parade through Barunga Homes a fun-filled afternoon bringing joy to all.

11.01.2022 UPDATE TO RESTRICTIONS AT BARUNGA HOMES Effective immediately Barunga Homes visitor restrictions have reverted back to those in place as of Monday 16 November they are as follows: All Visitors to Barunga Homes are required to wear face masks. Masks will be supplied on entry. ... House Members can only receive one visit per day, with a maximum of two people, for a maximum 2 hours per visit. House Members are strongly suggested to only go out for essential visits, such as medical appointments. Bookings are essential if you wish to be guaranteed your visit. Please call Barunga Homes reception on 8635 0500 during visiting hours, Monday to Friday, 9am 4pm and weekends and public holidays, 1pm 4pm. Thank you for your understanding.

11.01.2022 PHONES HAVE BEEN RESTORED Phones are now working. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

10.01.2022 House Members at Barunga Homes enjoyed a special Greek themed lunch today. Spencer House Members celebrated with delicious food. A special surprise with a House Member getting into the spirit and dressing up which put a smile on everyone's face.

08.01.2022 UPDATE TO RESTRICTIONS AT BARUNGA HOMES All visitors to Barunga Homes are required to wear face masks (other than a child under 12 years). Masks will be supplied on entry. Victoria has been included as a low community transmission zone, meaning that visitors from Victoria will be permitted to visit a Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF) in South Australia without needing to self-quarantine. Students have been explicitly included with employees, contractors and volun...teers as being permitted to enter a RACF, providing they do not fall into a prohibited category. People will be exempt from the influenza vaccination requirement to enter a RACF, should the vaccine not be reasonably available. Sincere and warm thanks for your support

08.01.2022 Today House Members were entertained by The Big Christmas sing-a-long national celebration for aged care with famous performers like Johnny Young, Normie Rowe, Kamahl and Ernie Dingo a fun-filled opportunity for the festive season after a difficult time with the pandemic.

04.01.2022 PHONE OUTAGE Due to a Telstra outage, all phones at Barunga Village are currently unavailable. If your matter is urgent, please call the Director of Nursing on 0413 979 410. Please be assured that our staff do have mobile phones, and in the event of an emergency, can make outbound calls.

02.01.2022 Every year, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers to stop the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections.