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24.01.2022 It was a long journey in 1885 from the dark slums of nineteenth century industrial England to the sunny shores and oppressive heat of Sydney. Six pioneering Sisters immediately set to work nursing the sick, running a soup kitchen, a night refuge, a school for the visually impaired, a parish school and providing social services to those in need. Soon they would establish the first of many hospitals on our shores. These were the indomitable women of the Sisters of the Little Co...mpany of Mary who’s pioneering spirit of being for others started an approach to caring for the sick, the dying and those in need that was to grow and expand across the country. We are Calvary Health Care. Today, we celebrate 135 years since the Sisters sailed into Sydney, and the legacy they have left us all.

22.01.2022 20 October is "Drop the Jargon" day So that we never again move forward to be on the same page but rather come together in agreement in the future, let’s pledge to #dropthejargon today Use plain language in all communication with other staff and with clients... Do Not use acronyms Explain medical and other technical terminology Check that information has been understood by your clients Work with a professional interpreter when your clients have low English proficiency Politely point out when your colleagues use jargon https://www.dropthejargon.org.au/

22.01.2022 It’s been quite a journey Motor Neurone Disease Association of Victoria. And long may it continue.

19.01.2022 In late July we kicked off a ‘Staying Connected Program’ as a pilot initiative in response to an identified need in our inpatient unit. We know that maintaining social connections is protective to health and vital to wellbeing and resilience and our objective was to reduce the social isolation commonly experienced by patients during their hospital stay, which has been more challenging than ever before due to COVID-19. We put together a team consisting of tech support, diver...sional therapists and admin support, who work very closely with our usual healthcare team. Patients are given daily 1:1 support to solve everyday ‘tech’ issues, assist with video calls to family and friends, improve digital literacy, access online resources, participate or watch online arts and cultural events and experience a range of diversional activities suited to their personal interests. Technology has been vital to this popular program and our hospital ipads are in constant use by our inpatients. If anyone has an unused/unwanted ipad you are interested in donating, please get in touch! Email: [email protected] See more

19.01.2022 Happy OT week to all the OTs out there! And a particular congratulations to Calvary Health Care Bethlehem’s OT’s who have demonstrated their creativity, flexibility, adaptability and resilience in 2020. You are amazing! This is what they have been up to during COVID. https://youtu.be/7YhmKqtRLic

18.01.2022 In good times and in bad, pastoral carers in Calvary’s hospitals, retirement communities and aged care services quietly go about their mission to care for patients’ and residents’ spiritual needs. It’s been especially challenging this year and never more important to find hope and meaning in daily life. The men and women in our pastoral care teams across the country are an important part of our holistic and interdisciplinary approach to care and during Pastoral Care Week (2...5-31 October) we celebrate their significant contribution. Glen Renton is an integral part of the care team at Calvary Ryde Retirement Community and shares a special connection with residents. It’s my job to make sure that their spiritual needs are met. I just want to make sure everyone’s okay, and they are enjoying life as they should. If I can make them smile for the day, I’ve done my job. You can read more about Glen’s story at https://bit.ly/2TkPcPg

17.01.2022 Friday Lunchtunes@bethlehem is back for the first time in 2021 today at noon and can be accessed via this link: https://youtu.be/NeKMcysDoi0 Our team has enjoyed a well-deserved break and have hit the ground running this year. They are looking forward to spreading the love far and wide to all corners of the state and beyond so why not join us at lunch and enjoy a break with some nice melodies. A reminder that if you are unable to watch at noon that you can watch the Livestream later and any time before Thursday. Why not make a request here and we will pass it on to the team. A small library of previous performances can also be found here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/public-hospital-bethlehem// .

15.01.2022 "I know my condition and that my time is short, but I can't speak highly enough of my time here and how even after a short time here it feels like a family. Nothing seems to be a problem and all go above and beyond." Bethlehem patient Mark Culbert is a character. A quick wit with a ready smile he has staff hanging off his every word. You would not know that he has advanced cancer. Unfortunately Mark's prognosis meant that he was unlikely to be able to attend his daughter Kir...sty’s wedding so the family wanted to bring it forward. And quickly. Staff at Bethlehem jumped at the chance to organise it. Kicking into action, within a day last week, the Day Centre at our Parkdale site had been converted into a wedding venue with flowers, ribbons and decorations organised. Mark's daughter was married last Saturday with Mark and family in attendance. Mark said he couldn't believe it "The work they did off their own backs, the extra effort, to be honest had me as a grown man of 53 in tears." he said. "To be able to see my daughter get married will be one of the highlights of my life and it was done here in a day. There are no words to say thank you enough for all they have done. I will remember this for the rest of my life as will my children and how much happiness this gave all of us." We were so happy to have been able to make the day special for you and your family Mark.

11.01.2022 Issue 8 of AAH is out now! With some topical links to the footy and historic footy pics as well as the Melbourne Cup and to Halloween! Please email [email protected] to let share with us your own discoveries or let us know here. We hope you enjoy! Below links to AAH! Issue 8: https://www.calvarycare.org.au///5/2020/10/AAH-Issue-8.pdf... and to the Arts and culture for health resource tab (to access all issues of AAH!) https://www.calvarycare.org.au//patient-and-v/facilities/ See more

10.01.2022 Work is underway on the $154 million Calvary Bethlehem Health and Retirement Precinct in Melbourne. The integrated development will bring retirement living, community care, GPs, other primary health care services, residential care, and Calvary Bethlehem’s existing specialist care services together in one location. It will support residents to continue living in their community as they age and as their care needs change.... The precinct is being built on the site of the former Calvary Bethlehem hospital in Caulfield South. Construction is expected to be completed in late 2022 and will create about 300 jobs. Read more about this landmark development at https://bit.ly/3qa9JEF

10.01.2022 December is for Kindness It has been a challenging year for everyone and the wellness ambassadors at Calvary Health Care Bethlehem want to end it in a way that boosts everybody’s wellbeing using KINDNESS. Research into the benefits of kindness has found it: Strengthens the immune system Improves Cognitive Performance... Increases Energy Lowers Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Balances cortisol levels which results in less internal stress Releases Oxytosin the ‘feel good’ hormone Five random acts of kindness in a week will increase your happiness for up to three months. We have created the calendar below to promote a supportive community at work where you are the giver and receiver of kindness and where most importantly you are encouraged to be kind to yourself. To see what kindness initiatives for yourself and for others that we suggest for each day of the month of December, you can discover them here: https://tinyurl.com/y32ru54h

09.01.2022 Tomorrow’s Friday Lunchtunes@bethlehem can be accessed at this link: https://youtu.be/LOlnta1MhUw Why not make a request here and we will pass it on to the team for tomorrow. Take a break at lunch, take a deep breath and enjoy the harmonies of our talented music therapists and staff! A reminder that if you are unable to watch at noon that you can watch the Livestream later and any time before Thursday. A small library of previous performances can also be found here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/public-hospital-bethlehem//

08.01.2022 Tomorrow’s Friday Lunchtunes@bethlehem can be accessed at this link: https://youtu.be/_HF4S6B8vl8 Why not make a request here and we will pass it on to the team for tomorrow. Take a break at lunch, take a deep breath and enjoy the harmonies of our talented music therapists and staff! A reminder that if you are unable to watch at noon that you can watch the Livestream later and any time before Thursday. A small library of previous performances can also be found here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/public-hospital-bethlehem// .

06.01.2022 Tomorrow’s Friday Lunchtunes@bethlehem can be accessed at this link: https://youtu.be/tFV3BC6dATE. Why not make a request here and we will pass it on to the team for tomorrow. Take a break at lunch, take a deep breath and enjoy the harmonies of our talented music therapists and staff! A reminder that if you are unable to watch at noon that you can watch the Livestream later and any time before Thursday.

06.01.2022 FREE ONLINE Palliative education session for GPs 24 February On 24 February, in collaboration with Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA), Calvary Health Care Bethlehem are planning a special PEPA GP workshop facilitated by our Clinical Director of Palliative Medicine Rowan Hearn. The workshop is specifically catered to General Practitioners who care for people with a life-limiting illness and for practice nurses. RACGP The interactive education sessions... will utilise group discussion and case studies to provide a greater understanding of palliative care. For more information about the workshop you can access the flyer here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au//PEPA-GP-Workshop-Bethlehem To register directly, follow this link. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/palliative-care-education-f

06.01.2022 Issue 9 of AAH is out now! With some topical links to NAIDOC week, Remembrance Day some livestreaming art events and films, and our own Mary Potter Day! Please email [email protected] to let share with us your own discoveries or let us know here. We hope you enjoy! Below links to AAH! Issue 9: https://www.calvarycare.org.au///5/2020/11/AAH-Issue-9.pdf... and to the Arts and culture for health resource tab (to access all issues of AAH!) https://www.calvarycare.org.au//patient-and-v/facilities/ See more

06.01.2022 Today’s Friday Lunchtunes@bethlehem can be accessed at this link: https://youtu.be/atZFIfyrmPM Take a break at lunch, take a deep breath and enjoy the harmonies of our talented music therapists and staff! A reminder that if you are unable to watch at noon that you can watch the Livestream later at any time. Why not make a request here and we will pass it on to the team. Next week will be the last Lunchtunes for 2020 with the team returning on 22 January. During that time a larger library of previous performances will be available from our webpage which can be found here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/public-hospital-bethlehem//

05.01.2022 Tomorrow’s Friday Lunchtunes@bethlehem can be accessed at this link: https://youtu.be/8hbPxFRei2c Take a break at lunch, take a deep breath and enjoy the harmonies of our talented music therapists and staff! A reminder that if you are unable to watch at noon that you can watch the Livestream later and any time before Thursday. Why not make a request here and we will pass it on to the team. A small library of previous performances can also be found here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/public-hospital-bethlehem//

05.01.2022 The Mary Potter Hospice Team in North Adelaide send us this wonderful gift to show their care and support for the Bethlehem Community Palliative Care Team (CPCS) here in Melbourne. CPCS has demonstrated such commitment to patient care in this difficult lockdown period and I am joined by all my team in expressing our sincere gratitude to you for thinking of us. Thankyou Deidre and your colleagues for organising such a welcomed surprise to help us get through lockdown!! It has meant so much to our morale today!

05.01.2022 Participants sought for Huntington’s research project both with and without HD Does mild brain stimulation have the potential to treat apathy in Huntington’s disease? https://youtu.be/-sTaE3nBgJo The Epworth Centre for innovation in Mental Health (ECIMH) with Calvary Health Care Bethlehem and Monash University is looking for volunteers for research into the most effective way of using transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) for reduced motivation in Huntington'...s Disease. They are looking for participants with and without HD. If you are interested in participating or want to know more, please contact Marie-Claire Davis on 0435 940 161 or at [email protected]

04.01.2022 Issue 10 of our ARTS and Health Bulletin AAH is now out! With some topical links to summer activities, some livestreaming art events, music, films, and the natural world! Please email [email protected] to share with us your own discoveries or let us know here. We hope you enjoy! ... Below links to AAH! Issue 10: https://www.calvarycare.org.au//sites/5/2020/12/AAH-Issue- and to the Arts and culture for health resource tab (to access all issues of AAH!) https://www.calvarycare.org.au//patient-and-v/facilities/

04.01.2022 You are invited to a free event! Taking place on Thursday 3rd December from 4.30-6.00pm is Bethlehem’s second online community Talking about Death over Zoom event. This event is aimed at the general public, however, health professionals may also benefit from attending. For more information, please watch our 60 second YouTube video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk59hMLkbeI&feature=youtu.be For more information about the event or to register go to the registration and i...nformation page here: Death over Dinner go to the registration page here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/public-//death-over-drinks/ Online Aged Care and Home care magazine Hello care spoke to our Health Promotion Officer Karen Bolger before our first community event and you can read that article here: https://hellocaremail.com.au/happens-death-dinner-menu/ The Bethlehem team will be running the session, recognising and acknowledging those who have passed, and opening up an honest dialogue about life and death. Aiming to take away some of the intimidation, fear and scariness that death holds for some. Death over Dinner was launched as a non-threatening, casual way to breach the subject with those you love. If we talk about what’s important and we live a full and meaningful life up until death, then maybe death isn’t quite so scary. See more

04.01.2022 Today’s Friday Lunchtunes@bethlehem can be accessed at this link: https://youtu.be/FfAdNLRD0d8 Take a break at lunch, take a deep breath and enjoy the harmonies of our talented music therapists and staff! A reminder that if you are unable to watch at noon that you can watch the Livestream later and any time before Thursday. Why not make a request here and we will pass it on to the team. A small library of previous performances can also be found here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/public-hospital-bethlehem// .

03.01.2022 During NAIDOC Week 2020 (8-15 November) celebrations are held across Australia each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. NAIDOC originally stood for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’. The 2020 NAIDOC Week theme Always Was, Always Will Be acknowledges that hundreds of Nations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islan...der cultures covered this continent. All were managing the land - the biggest estate on earth - to sustainably provide for their future. As part of Calvary’s own journey of reconciliation, we commissioned Thomas Croft, a Barngarla man, born in Whyalla, South Australia, to create a design to remind us of the centrality of the importance of reconciliation, community and care. The image reminds us that we heal when we celebrate our First Peoples as a river offering life to our communities.

02.01.2022 Participants sought for Huntington’s research project both with and without HD Does mild brain stimulation have the potential to treat apathy in Huntington’s disease? https://youtu.be/-sTaE3nBgJo The Epworth Centre for innovation in Mental Health (ECIMH) with Calvary Health Care Bethlehem and Monash University is looking for volunteers for research into the most effective way of using transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) for reduced motivation in Huntington'...s Disease. They are looking for participants with and without HD. If you are interested in participating or want to know more, please contact Marie-Claire Davis on 0435 940 161 or at [email protected]