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24.01.2022 Today we say a sincere thank you to all our dedicated nurses and care staff Enjoy the coffee cart today! #appreciateyourwork #youmakeadifference

24.01.2022 Hello Carinya Community Please find following an update in regards to the current COVID-19 situation and the Homes continuing preparations and response to not only this but influenza and similar illnesses as the weather gets colder. Aged Care Direction #4 has now been released by the Qld Government and in short extends the current restrictions in place until 17th August. These include some of those listed below. The full details are available of the Dept of Health website ho...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Well this week our Carinya community celebrated our residents for Seniors Week and boy did we celebrate. The theme for the week was Boots, Bling and Hats. The week began with a High Tea and Centsale then we had an Art Exhibition showcasing some residents art works and some community contributors, Non-Olympic games, musical entertainment and a picnic in the garden. A huge thank you to all who took part in helping make the week a success.

23.01.2022 Another busy but fun week was had by all - Don who resides with us was our guest speaker for Book Club this week and hed asked to create the full effect for the residents by having lights off in the activities room and lions roaring thanks to YouTube - a great way to introduce his book - the true story of his relationship with a lioness cub.

22.01.2022 https://facebook.com/events/s/art-helping-others/878920919282557/?ti=ia

22.01.2022 Hello Carinya Community Today is Aged Care Employee Day, the nations biggest ever tribute to the age services workforce. The theme this year is THANKS FOR CARING.... The challenges and tasks that my team face on a daily basis with a can-do basis shows how committed to our residents they are. This year has presented so many unique challenges and these have been met with the required determination and grit. The number of random acts of kindness that are shown every single day with no expectation of reward or acknowledgement reflect the community that we have. Today is one point in time to acknowledge formally all of those hard working and dedicated people that come together to make us what we are Carinya. My thanks and appreciation go out to all my team members and I implore family or visitors to take this opportunity to say thanks to those that look after our residents your loved ones. David Osborne Chief Executive Officer

21.01.2022 Birthday and Bastille day celebrations. Thank you to chef Markus for our very special..'croquembouche'......enjoyed by all

21.01.2022 Hello Carinya Community An update for our weekend visiting times. Visitors are able to arrive between 10am and midday, visitors do not need to leave by midday. This is to ensure that all visitors to the Home are signed in so we have an accurate record of who has been on site. This is in line with the latest Aged Care Direction #9 shown below.... Our main reception will be open on Saturday and Sunday between 10am and midday. Please ensure you bring proof of your flu vaccination with you. Thank you David Osborne Chief Executive Officer

21.01.2022 A big shout out to all Carinya staff today. Thank you all for your dedication, hard work and support, each and every day but particularly during these challenging times. Working together to keep our residents and our team safe ! Enjoy the 'complimentary' coffee van today ... #stayingsafe #teamwork #beingappreciated #goodjob #loveyourwork See more

20.01.2022 We found the sunshine this week, enabling tricycle rides. Tested our knowledge with science experiments. Pet therapy always brings smiles We kept mobile with exercise and relaxed in our art group. #stayingsafe... #keepingbusy #enjoyingeachday See more

20.01.2022 COVID-19 May have stopped local shows....but today we created our own 'Pavillion' at the Carinya Show, for the residents. A reminiscing walk with craft, art, flowers, photos and produce to see. A stop at the fairyfloss stand with pop corn wafting through the air....a show bag full of treats.....games to play, where every player won a prize and even goats to pat and feed. Clowns everywhere Everyone had a fantastic day. Our Pavillion is open all week..so drop in and have a look.

19.01.2022 A little chocolate......can't hurt....enjoy some today!

19.01.2022 Hello Carinya Community Please be advised that Carinya is again welcoming visitors of residents. As always and in addition to current Aged Care Directions, please practise good hygiene and do not visit if you are feeling unwell.... Your patience over the last week has been appreciated, all residents and staff who were unwell are now recovered or in the final stages of recovery and have tested negative for COVID-19. Be aware that in the current environment, temporary closures may occur more often as we ensure the safety of residents and our community. We work closely with Tropical Public Health and their support and assistance in maintaining effective infection control is appreciated. Thank you to all for the care and support you give to your loved ones. Regards, David Osborne Chief Executive Officer ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE FACILITY MUST BE VACCINATED AS FROM 1 MAY 2020.

19.01.2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Qld Aged Care Directions have been updated to No 6. The main changes include:... People Entering: Visitors up to two at any one time. NO limit on number of visits or length. Visits to be in resident room or private area, not communal areas. Children under 16 can enter (if have flu vax, if available to them) Residents Leaving the facility - reasons include: exercise attending small family gatherings of up to 20 people (as long as physical distancing can be maintained) receiving or accessing health care attending a funeral visiting another residential aged care facility. But no excursions such as bus trips and day trips to beach anyone entering must still have flu vax (if available to them) Regards, David Osborne Chief Executive Officer https://www.qld.gov.au//current-status/public-he/aged-care

18.01.2022 Please be advised that we will have visiting hours on weekends. From this weekend (July 4th & 5th) from 9.00am until Midday on both the Saturday and Sunday. The protocols of having a current flu vaccine and hand hygiene absolutely still apply as does the fact that if you are feeling unwell in any way, please do not come to visit. On entering the home, please ensure that you sign in at reception and out when leaving and you will still be required to provide evidence of you...r current flu vaccinations especially for children under the age of 16. Again we thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Thank you. David Osborne Chief Executive Officer

18.01.2022 Hello Carinya Community As a result of a number of residents that have flu like symptoms at present, Carinya will close to all visitors until further notice. Please be advised that if you have any concerns to call and speak with our nursing team.... The primary contact of any residents that have these symptoms has been contacted already. It is unclear how long until this will change and you will be advised when this happens. Thank you for your understanding as our priority is to ensure the health and safety of our residents. Regards David Osborne Chief Executive Officer 10th July 2020

17.01.2022 Thankyou to everyone who purchased tickets in this beautiful painting 'Gentle Annie' kindly painted and donated by our talented volunteer Tricia Jorgenson. Pictured left with the lucky winner Liz Anderson

17.01.2022 What a fantastic morning Residents enjoyed their first bus outing since March. We still had restrictions to adhere to but consensus from everyone was.....it was soooo worth it. Special thanks to our fabulous volunteers who made everything flow today.

15.01.2022 We have been enjoying, cooking...our own biscuits for morning tea Exercise and fun galore with everyone's favourite mini golf. The peacefulness, of our art group. Lots of choices, lots of laughs. #keepingbusy #stayingsafe

14.01.2022 Cheers to our volunteers who show, commitment and dedication. They assist us provide the level of care we are proud of. We thank them this week (and every day)...for their valuable time and support. Kindness changes lives #loveourvolunteers #wordsareneverenough #volunteershavefun... #lifeofourcommunity See more

14.01.2022 Celebrating 'Mother's Love' on Mother's Day From Carinya Home to your home..... Mothers young or aged, near, far or in heaven, Mothers of boys and girls and children lost. Mothers of loved animals and those who are a special person in someones life.....we wish you all....love and joy on Mother's Day and everyday

14.01.2022 Hello Carinya Community A reminder that we have limited visiting hours on the weekend - 9am until Midday. All visitors must come through the main entrance and sign in at reception and here you will also have your temperature taken.... Thanks for keeping our residents and team safe! David Osborne Chief Executive Officer

14.01.2022 No time to rest this week *Birthday celebrations *Fun exercise *Remembrance Day *NAIDOC Week celebrations... Coming together or enjoying time alone, we support our residents with their choices. See more

13.01.2022 Extra photos of our fabulous week.

12.01.2022 Thank you Kerry Redding for ongoing support. Art helping others at the recent Art and craft Expo held in Merrilands.

11.01.2022 Well its been a while since our last post but have no fear things have not stopped - a huge thank you to everyone for their patience and understanding with the changes that have become our new normal

10.01.2022 We have been creating our own fun during these COVID times

10.01.2022 Last Friday after an exciting Carinya Show week done and dusted we finished with a visit from Billy the horse thanks to Haki - loved by all who got to meet him and we thank Billy for not leaving any deposits

10.01.2022 Come down this morning to visit Community Funerals, DTK (Dying to Know day)...our Chris is selling tickets with great prizes....see you there #supportlocal

10.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets today. We appreciate our local community support. Congratuation to the winners: Jae Curry Jim Chapman ... Hadyn Flynn Jim Chapman Messages have been left for our winners. Prizes can be picked up at Community Funerals til 4pm today or office hours next week. Thank you to Community Funerals for inviting Carinya to be part of there DTK day, it was a lovely day See more

09.01.2022 Everyone brought their individual style to our first 'Wacky Wednesday' Also bringing smiles today was the Miller's pop up shop. Many resident's and staff enjoyed convenient shopping from the comfort and safety of Carinya. Some great bargains ! Thank you Miller's... a fantastic community service

08.01.2022 Continuing our Show week celebrations. Today a beautiful 'Plant and Orchid Display'. Thank you to members of the Atherton Orchid Society and Geoff Armour of Tajenka Orchid gardens. We were amazed at the variety and beauty. Drinks and canapes generously prepared by our own.....Eva.... thank you for always going above and beyond for our residents and your fellow staff. Plus to complete the afternoon....fantastic music from Christine, Mary and Robin. We are very blessed to have such talented musicians volunteer their gift of music for our residents. We are having a great week!

08.01.2022 Congratuations on this amazing milestone today, Dorothea Bullpine. A very special resident who is always thought of in the warmest way. We hope you enjoyed today's celebrations. Happy 100th Birthday from everyone at Carinya

07.01.2022 Our first visit from Flossy since her hip operation. She was as calm and gentle as usual....spreading joy and smiles as she went. Also today....music lifting everyone's spirits from Mark Lane. Each wing enjoyed his talents on guitar..harmonica..and didgeridoo. Even with social distancing....music is good for the soul

07.01.2022 Hello Carinya Community The Qld Government has issued the latest Aged Care Direction #10. There are no significant changes from earlier versions to visitors to our Home and also residents being able to leave for the attached reasons.... Changes include workforce management processes and also changes for Home that are in restricted zones. Thankfully Carinya is not in a restricted zone and it is hoped this will be the case moving forward. In regards to our ongoing preparations for any outbreak, planning continues and we fine tune our plans from learnings from other providers and also from changes required by the State and Federal Governments. The Home has and continues to ensure all our staff receive training in the use of PPE that would be required in the case of an outbreak. This is ongoing and forms part of our critical training including hand hygiene and infection control procedures. Carinya maintains a supply of PPE that is considered sufficient for the first days of an outbreak until supplies are received from the National Stockpile. Workforce planning in terms of being able to address significant shortages in the case of an outbreak is ongoing and forms part of planning and scenarios of how this will be best addressed. Options include use of agency staff, changes to shifts, allocation of staff to assist in areas that is not their usual role and other initiatives to attempt to provide the best level of care with what resources are available at the time. We are expecting an Infection Control spot audit by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission as they check the preparedness of all aged care providers in Australia. Thank you again for maintaining connections with your loved ones this is appreciated. Regards David Osborne Chief Executive Officer https://www.qld.gov.au//current-status/public-he/aged-care

07.01.2022 Busy, busy, with birthdays, puzzles, word games, cooking and men's group bbq...all involved... focused on fun! #keepingbusy #stayingsafe

06.01.2022 Hello Carinya Community An update for our visiting times for Fathers Day this Sunday. Our main reception will be open on this Sunday from 8.30am until midday. ... Please ensure you bring proof of your flu vaccination with you. Visitors do not need to leave by midday. This is to ensure that all visitors to the Home are signed in and have temperatures checked so we have an accurate record of who has been on site. This is in line with the latest Aged Care Direction #9 shown below. Thank you and a Happy Fathers Day to all fathers for Sunday. Regards David Osborne Chief Executive Officer

06.01.2022 Here's to new beginings....today we bid farewell to our much loved maintenance supervisor, Tony Bouckeart after 17 years of service at Carinya. Good luck Tony, we wish you all the best in your future endeavours

04.01.2022 Be sure to pop into the Expo on Sunday 15th November. Visit the Art Helping others stall and choose 'Carinya' as your charity when you purchase great art, by Tableland Artist Kerry Redding Thank you Kerry for your ongoing support

03.01.2022 https://www.qld.gov.au//current-status/public-he/aged-care

03.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who visited today, making your loved one's day. We appreciate everyone following the current COVID-19 aged care visiting regulations. Working together for the well-being of our residents. Special thanks to Christine Marnane for her delightful music today. And to Evie for the very special Mum's tea party in ECL...beautiful A lovely Mother's Day for all....Thank you

02.01.2022 Wear purple today to show support for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.