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24.01.2022 The donate button on our website is out of action You can still donate online via the national website and all funds will be redirected to Coffs Coast Legacy. Go to https://portal.legacyonline.com.au/pages/donation.aspx to support our local families.

24.01.2022 To everyone who is calling in to our Legacy Shop during Badge Week, a huge thank you for your support.

23.01.2022 Today is International Day of Older persons. It’s a day for us all to celebrate the wonderful older people in our lives who have given us and continue to give so much. They inspire, they love, they learn and they impart wisdom. Happy IDOP.

23.01.2022 Legacy Bears, badges and pens are available now from our Opportunity Shop in Scarba Street. Support local families and head down to look at the range of Legacy Week merchandise.

20.01.2022 Today is officially Legacy Badge Day. Head down to our Legacy Opportunity Shop in Scarba Street and say hello to Legatee Theriac. Ira has kindly been manning our only Badge Week site for the past few weeks. You can also donate online at www.coffslegacy.com.au

19.01.2022 What is Aged Care Employee Day? ‘Aged Care Employee Day’ celebrates each and every team member involved in the journey of caring for people who receive aged car...e services from the nurses and care workers, to the allied health professionals, cooks and hospitality teams, to the drivers, cleaners and laundry employees, to the volunteers, to the leisure and lifestyle officers and administration teams. Through their work, these people often develop meaningful relationships with our older loved ones becoming defacto family members in the process. Aged Care Employees Day puts these everyday heroes in the spotlight, celebrates them, and highlights the many different roles of those involved in the aged care journey. To all aged care employees, we thank you and honour you on Aged Care Employees Day. This day is for you, to celebrate the incredible work you do, and to show you just how much you make a difference to the lives of older people.

18.01.2022 Legacy Week 2020 begins today and we are unable to fundraise in the community. Please help us to support local families by heading to the Legacy Opportunity shop in Scarba Street tomorrow and buy a badge, a pen or one of these gorgeous bears. All money raised stays in our local community.

18.01.2022 To everyone out there caring for elderly in the community, in residential care or at home - THANK YOU

18.01.2022 Today is RUOK Day. Remember you can make a difference to someone by asking this simple question.

18.01.2022 Coffs Coast Legacy is navigating a very different Legacy Week in 2020. The health of our volunteers and beneficiaries is paramount so we will only be selling Legacy badges and merchandise at our Legacy Opportunity Shop. Our beautiful bears are available now so head down to Scarba Street and support our local families.

16.01.2022 This week is Legacy Week. Legacy Australia is an amazing charity that cares for the families of veterans, who gave their life or health serving our country. Ear...lier this week I caught up with Jacky Gavin and Gwen Cherne, to talk about how Legacy has helped them and their young families. It’s been nearly 9 years since Jacky’s husband Lance Corporal Luke Gavin was killed on operations in Afghanistan and three years since Gwen’s husband Sergeant Peter Jon Cafe took his own life after returning from service. The courage and strength of these women and their families is truly inspirational. Father’s Day this Sunday is going to be particularly hard for them and their children, Joshua, Holly and Olivia and Thomas, Emily and Lachlan, but it’s a chance to honour Luke and Peter’s legacy. Due to #COVID19, Legacy’s Badge Day fundraising efforts have had to move online this year so you won’t see the usual badge sellers out and about. If you’re able to, please consider donating at www.legacyweek.com.au #LegacyWeek

15.01.2022 Dear Family and Friends, ** Update 25 June 2020 ** We have recently been directed from Chief Health Officer from NSW Health, that additional screening measures... have been implemented for all staff, visitors and trades who are entering the facility. The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) met on 21 June about the recent outbreaks of COVID-19 in Victoria. The Victorian Government has identified the local government (LGAs) areas of Hume, Casey, Brimbank, Moreland, Cardinia and Darebin as the current outbreaks of concern. These LGAs are all located in Melbourne. The AHPPC strongly discourages travel to and from these areas until control of community transmission has been achieved. Until further notice, Legacy on Victoria must ensure that any staff and visitors who have travelled to Melbourne, or have had contact with someone who has travelled to Melbourne in the previous 14 days, do not enter our aged care facility. On entering the facility, all visitors will have their temperature checked, and asked the below questions - In the last 14 days, have you: Travelled to Melbourne or been in contact with someone who has travelled to Melbourne? Been overseas or travelled on a cruise ship? Been in contact with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19? Are you in close contact with or caring for someone who is currently unwell? Have you currently or within the last 7 days been unwell or been aware of any of the following symptoms: fever, night sweats or chills cough runny nose sore or scratchy throat shortness of breath If a staff member or visitor answers ‘Yes’ to any of the above questions, or have recorded a temperature above 37.5C, unfortunately, they are unable to enter the facility. From 1 May 2020, you must have had your influenza vaccination to visit this facility. This is compulsory. We require evidence of your vaccination status. Unfortunately, if you have not had the vaccination, you are unable to enter the facility until you have received the vaccination. Legacy on Victoria would like to thank you for your assistance and support during this time. Shawn Bergquist CEO/DON

15.01.2022 The 15 August is Victory in the Pacific day, which marks 75 years since the Second World War was officially declared over after Japan’s acceptance of the demand for unconditional surrender. Although fighting in Europe had ended in May 1945, fighting continued in the Pacific until August that year, with Australians still involved. After the American dropping of two atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese ceased fighting and surrendered on 15 August. Thousands of service personnel were now able to return home to their families and surviving Prisoners of War repatriated. Today we remember around 1 million Australians who served and the almost 40,000 who died during WW2. Lest We Forget.

12.01.2022 The only place to buy a badge, pen or bear this year is at our Legacy shop in Scarba St or donate online. Thank you for supporting local families of those who served our country.

08.01.2022 21 to 27 September is Dementia Action Week. Here are a few tips to support those living with Dementia

08.01.2022 Dear Family and Friends, The COVID-19 virus second wave has found its way from Victoria to Sydney and Albury New South Wales. Due to this rapidly changing sit...uation, we need to implement extra restrictions on entry to Legacy on Victoria. If you have travelled to Victoria, Sydney or the town of Albury, unfortunately you are unable to enter the facility until 14 days after you arrive back to Coffs Harbour. These restrictions apply to everyone, including visitors, staff and contractors. We are doing whatever we can to protect the health and wellbeing of the residents. We will keep you informed of further developments as they become available. Thank you for your support and understanding.

08.01.2022 Dear Family and Friends, ** Update as at Wednesday 29 July 2020 ** The number of COVID-19 cases is increasing rapidly in New South Wales. As such, we have made ...very clear and defined changes to our screening declaration and visitor policy, in order to protect our staff and most importantly, our residents. Visitor Policy - In the last 14 days, have you: - Travelled anywhere north of Yamba, west of Ebor or south of Crescent Head or been in contact with someone who has travelled outside of these locations? ** If you have travelled anywhere outside of the above mentioned locations, you are unable to enter this home until 14 days after you return back to this safe travel zone. ** If you, or anyone from your household, have been in contact with someone who has travelled anywhere outside of the above mentioned locations, you are also unable to enter this home until 14 days after your last contact with them. - Been overseas or travelled on a cruise ship? - Been in contact with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19? - Are you in close contact with or caring for someone who is currently unwell? - Have you currently or within the last 7 days been unwell or been aware of any of the following symptoms: - fever, night sweats or chills - cough - runny nose - sore or scratchy throat - shortness of breath Visits now must be: - Visiting hours are between 10am-11.30am & 12.30pm-6pm (Monday to Friday ONLY) - Visits are not permitted on weekends. - No external outings for residents permitted at this time. - Limited to 2 persons only at one time for the shortest time frame possible. - Visits conducted ONLY in residents rooms or outside. - No visits in any communal areas at all. - From 1 May 2020, you must have had your influenza vaccination to visit this home. This is compulsory. - We require evidence of your vaccination status. We thank you for your understanding during this very uncertain time. Shawn Bergquist CEO/DON

07.01.2022 Dear Family and Friends, Please see below updated Visitor Policy as of today, Friday 21 August 2020. ** Please note that we have had to make changes to our vis...iting hours ** Visits now must be: Visiting hours are between 10am-11.30am & 1pm-4.30pm (Monday to Friday ONLY). After hours visits between 4.30pm-6pm (Monday to Friday) are by appointment only. Please contact the office on 1300 LEGACY (534 229) during office hours to arrange. Visits are not permitted on weekends. No external outings for residents permitted at this time. Limited to 2 persons only per resident, at one time, for the shortest timeframe possible. Visits conducted ONLY in residents rooms or outside. No visits in any communal areas at all. From 1 May 2020, you must have had your influenza vaccination to visit this facility. This is compulsory. We require evidence of your vaccination status. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact the Legacy Office on 1300 LEGACY (534 229). Shawn Bergquist CEO/DON

05.01.2022 A big thank you to all of our community team in Legacy as well. We are slowly resuming safe visiting practices for our staff and volunteers. We appreciate your patience and hours on the phone with our widows and families.

05.01.2022 Wish we had these cute bears to help us on the Coffs Coast To support us during Legacy Week 2020 please donate online at www.coffslegacy.com.au

04.01.2022 The 18 August is Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, an opportunity to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Vietnam War. Coffs Coast Legacy acknowledges and honours the Vietnam veterans who gave so much in the service of our country, as well as recognising the rich contribution Vietnam veterans continue to make to our community. Lest We Forget.

03.01.2022 Dear Family and Friends, Please see below updated Visitor Policy as of today, Thursday 13 August 2020. ** Please note that we have made changes to our visiting... hours ** Visits now must be: Visiting hours are between 10am-11.30am & 1pm-4.30pm (Monday to Friday ONLY). After hours visits between 4.30pm-6pm (Monday to Friday) are by appointment only. Please contact the office on 1300 LEGACY (534 229) during office hours to arrange. Visits are not permitted on weekends. No external outings for residents permitted at this time. Limited to 2 persons only per resident, at one time, for the shortest timeframe possible. Visits conducted ONLY in residents rooms or outside. No visits in any communal areas at all. From 1 May 2020, you must have had your influenza vaccination to visit this facility. This is compulsory. We require evidence of your vaccination status. The below questions remain the same In the last 14 days, have you, or anyone from your household - Travelled anywhere North of Yamba, West of Ebor or South of Crescent Head (see map attached) or been in contact with someone who has travelled outside of these locations? ** If you, or anyone from your household, have travelled anywhere outside of the above mentioned locations, you are unable to enter this home until 14 days after you return back to this safe travel zone. ** If you, or anyone from your household, have been in contact with someone who has travelled anywhere outside of the above mentioned locations, you are also unable to enter this home until 14 days after your last contact with them. Been overseas or travelled on a cruise ship? Been in contact with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19? Are you in close contact with or caring for someone who is currently unwell? Have you currently or within the last 7 days been unwell or been aware of any of the following symptoms: fever, night sweats or chills cough runny nose sore or scratchy throat shortness of breath If you have any questions regarding the above policy, please give us a call. Shawn Bergquist CEO/DON

01.01.2022 Please support Coffs Coast families this Legacy Week by purchasing an iconic badge, a bear or a pen from our Opportunity Shop in Scarba Street. Badges and merchandise are available now as we are unable to carry out our normal fundraising this year in the community. Thank you.