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Boandik

Locality: Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8725 7377

Address: 101 Lake Terrace East 5290 Mount Gambier, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.boandik.org.au

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24.01.2022 2 years on Looking back to 2nd October 2018 we had a bare lot out the front of 101 Lake Terrace East residential home. Two years on, and this space has been transformed into a fantastic Community Wellbeing Centre. Hydrotherapy Health Fitness for the entire community to enjoy. ... Thank you for all the community support. For details about the hydrotherapy pool, Staffords gymnasium, classes, and hiring Maria’s or Maney’s meeting room please phone 8724 1251.

24.01.2022 To all our Meals on Wheels customers, Meals on Wheels is considered an essential service, and all meal services will continue to operate throughout the lock do...wn period. Meals will be delivered to outside the door, with volunteers wearing masks, and using hand sanitiser in between each delivery. Volunteers will still be able to check that you are ok and have received your meal from a distance. Please stay safe

23.01.2022 POSITION VACANT - Community Support Worker - Naracoorte ... Boandik Community Care is seeking expressions of interest for Community Care Staff in Naracoorte.... The successful applicants will deliver a range of home care services for older people and people living with a disability (personal care, domestic assistance, check visits, appointment support, transport, social support, and shopping). We are seeking people who: Have Aged Care/Community Aged Care/Disability qualifications Show understanding and empathy with aged people Have a current National Police Check Have a current Senior First Aid certificate Have a current SA driver’s licence Have a compatible smart phone. This is a casual position which includes some weekend work. Please email [email protected] to request an application for employment pack. Applications with details of 2 referees to the above email address or to Human Resource Manager, Boandik, 101 Lake Terrace East, Mount Gambier. Applications close 18 December 2020

22.01.2022 Gifts from St Martins students Residents at Boandik Crouch Street received letters and these sweet flowers made by children in Grade 3 at St Martins College. Before the Covid-19 restrictions ‘Boandik Buddies’ from St Martins visited residents at Crouch Street to spend time together and benefit from intergenerational relationships. Despite Covid-19 restrictions the children and residents continue to communicate through craft and letters. Thank you St Martins students and t...eachers. #BoandikBuddies #intergenerationalrelationships #BoandikCrouchSt

22.01.2022 Donation purchases bed for Boandik A donation of $6,000 has been received for the purchase of an electric bed and pressure relief air mattress. The Port Mac Donnell Lions Club has been providing a financial donation to Boandik on an annual basis for over 20 years. ... The donations have always been used to purchase equipment that will benefit the residents. We are extremely appreciative of their continued support over such a long period of time.

22.01.2022 Support Boandik's Dementia Village Project ... All ticket sales purchased through the Peoples Choice Community Lottery this year, under "BOANDIK" will go towards the Boandik Dementia Village project fundraising. $2 per ticket = $2 to the dementia village project.... How fantastic is that!! We thank you for your support. "The People’s Choice Community Lottery is a longstanding fundraising initiative that helps not-for-profit organisations, no matter how big or small, to reach their financial goals through a simple activity that is administered and paid for by People’s Choice and our business and media partners." 70 prizes valued at over $300,000 to be won. This year there are NO paper tickets, all sales are online. Click on the link below to purchase your tickets for Boandik fundraising. https://communitylottery.peopleschoice.com.au//pro/boandik Thank you!!

20.01.2022 Pyjama Day Wacky Wednesday Boandik residential homes are having a fun ‘pyjama day’ today. Here are some snaps from across the homes:

19.01.2022 Boandik Mega Raffle drawn 21st December If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, please do so soon! Our Mega Christmas raffle is set to be drawn on Monday 21st December. $2 per ticket. With all proceeds going to the Boandik dementia village project. Tickets are available online: https://www.rafflelink.com.au/ridlandvillas... And at all Boandik reception areas. Fabulous prizes on offer, as pictured. Thank you for your support, and Merry Christmas.

17.01.2022 Ascot Club Teddy Bears Picnic Each year the Ascot Club have a teddy bears picnic. This years was a little different due to Covid-19 limitation. Members of the Tuesday group were greeted with ‘Teddy Bears Picnic’ music as they entered Maria’s on the 15th September. Everyone bought in a favourite teddy to gather together. Some were birthday gifts, others lifelong friends of special significance.... A fun afternoon enjoyed by all.

14.01.2022 Ascot Club entering ‘Big Sky’ Art Competition Boandiks social group for over 65’s have been making creative entries for the Boandik ‘Big Sky’ Art competition. The Tuesday Ascot Club group have been busy crafting decoupage plates to their interpretation of the ‘big sky’ theme.... We are looking forward to seeing many and varied creative entries from 6th November. For further information and competition entry forms, please email [email protected] #creative #ascotclub boandik

13.01.2022 It's Dementia Action week ... A good time to update you on the services that are available through Boandik. Our residential homes and community programs support people living with dementia to live a good life.... We do this by focusing on individual's strengths, abilities and choices. The residents and clients are actively involved in decision-making to optimise their quality of life and preferred lifestyle. Skilled staff facilitate meaningful engagement for people living with dementia in a variety of settings and can provide valuable support for their family members too. All staff undertake dementia-specific education to develop their knowledge and skills, enabling the best possible outcomes for those living with dementia. Our dementia specialist is available to assist and support our clients, residents, families and staff. If you would like more information, please contact us on 87257377, email [email protected] www.boandik.org.au

12.01.2022 Remembrance Day service at Crouch St Lifestyle co-ordinator Gillian held the annual Remembrance Day service at Boandik Crouch Street for residents, to commemorate the day of reflection and to give thanks to those who gave their lives in war. Wreath laying and tributes were expressed by residents at the home and by the flagpole at half mast.... #Boandik #RemembranceDay2020 #lestweforget

11.01.2022 BOANDIK Opportunity to join our proactive Board ... Are you interested in joining an innovative and community focussed organisation? Would you like to be involv...ed in ensuring sufficient services for the aged and disabled now and into the future? If so Boandik are calling for nominations for board directors. If you are interested then please call and speak to Gillian McGinty on 87257377 for information or email [email protected] for an information pack. Nominations close on 25th September 2020.

11.01.2022 Men’s Group Christmas windup Boandik Lake Terrace residents Men’s group enjoyed their end of year Christmas windup with a morning tea of sausage rolls, followed by a barbeque and beers for lunch today. Merry Christmas everyone!

11.01.2022 Charlie Miller presented with WWII Commemorative medallion ... 96yo Boandik resident Charlie Miller has received a Commemorative medallion acknowledging the significance of the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, presented by Tony Pasin on 10th September. "This medallion and certificate are symbolic of a small but meaningful way to thank living veterans of the largest global conflict of the 20th century" - the Australian Government - Department of Veterans' ...Affairs. Charlie Miller served in the Royal Australian Airforce during World War II, flying spitfires. He has also received an Order of Australia for his lasting commitment to Mount Gambier. Charlie helped rebuild and develop Mount Gambier's business and economy after the depression. Six World War II veterans in Mount Gambier received the commemorative medallion and certificate, with three being Boandik residents. Mary Duggan and Marg Bruhn are the other two Boandik residents receiving this commemorative medallion. We congratulate them all. (Sadly Charlie Miller passed away on 23rd September. RIP)

09.01.2022 ‘Big Sky’ Art Competition winners Thank you to everyone who participated in our ‘Big Sky’ Art Competition fundraiser for the Boandik dementia village project. We had a great response from the community, and were very impressed with the high calibre of artwork entries submitted.... The winners were: Open/Adult category 1st Julie Tullett, 2nd Nicole McLaren. Secondary student category 1st Jemma Gittins, 2nd Jessie Walters. Primary student category 1st Deacon Gilbert, 2nd Jazmin Bingham. Boandik client/resident category 1st Donald Currie, 2nd Marj Burdon. Peoples choice category Thelma Guerin. Congratulations to all our winners, and thank you to all the other creative artists who submitted entries.

06.01.2022 POSITION VACANT - Administrative Trainee ... Note: Application deadline extended to 18th November ...

04.01.2022 Located in South Australia’s Mount Gambier region, the Boandik Dementia Village, when completed, will provide residential and palliative care for those living w...ith dementia. The engaging sensory garden enclosure within a residential complex drew much of its inspiration from the nearby iconic Umpherston Sinkhole sunken garden and utilises local plant life, helping to promote a sense of familiarity for those living with dementia. Our Simon Drysdale worked on this project and has outlined the design and thought behind such an iconic project. Find out more - https://bit.ly/3i8ogfA #design #innovationdesign #designfirm #architecture #dementia #seniorsliving

04.01.2022 Show time comes to St Marys Boandik residents have always enjoyed annual bus trip outings to visit local Country shows in our area to take in the displays, watch the sites and activities and enjoy some show food treats. So when Covid cancelled the running of the Shows, everyone felt the disappointment. Boandik St Marys lifestyle co-ordinator Cindy decided residents shouldn’t miss out, so bought some carnival fun to the residents.... Along with mini dippy dogs and fairy floss, showbags, cupie dolls, prizes and sideshow games were improvised to give the residents a great amount of activity and enjoyment. Well done St Marys, looks like a fun day. #Boandik #CountryShowFun #wellbeing

04.01.2022 Hydrotherapy Pool & Gymnasium CLOSED ... As of midnight tonight new covid restrictions come into action. Unfortunately this sees us having to close the hydrotherapy pool and gymnasium. ... We are sorry for the inconvenience, but I'm sure you will understand this is out of our control. Let's all do the right thing to get on top of this virus so we can return to normality sooner rather than later. We will continue to post updates regarding re-opening dates and guidelines as they come to hand, here on facebook. Stay safe, and we look forward to your return.

04.01.2022 Boandik MEGA Christmas Raffle ... Raising funds for the new dementia village project "Ridland Villas" Tickets are available to purchase online now.... $2.00 per ticket, with all proceeds going towards the project. We thank you for your support. Paper tickets are available at Boandik reception areas. Raffle drawn 21st December, 2020 https://www.rafflelink.com.au/ridlandvillas (note: residents in Vic and WA are unable to purchase tickets due to licensing laws. Sorry for this inconvenience)

03.01.2022 Tenison College school children visit St Marys Residents at Boandik St Marys enjoyed outdoor time (at a distance) with Tenison Woods College 4-5 year old students on 23rd September. The bubbly group arrived on bus to perform two songs with movement to entertain the residents, and gave them rainbow cupcakes. The College students and residents have been exchanging art and writing bio’s about themselves and their lives to share with one another over this last term, which both ...students and residents have enjoyed. This meet was a special opportunity to see each other in person and share thanks. #TenisonWoodsCollege #Boandik #intergenerationalrelationships

03.01.2022 Applications closing date extended to 13th November ...