IRT Group in Wollongong, New South Wales | Local business
IRT Group
Locality: Wollongong, New South Wales
Phone: +61 134478
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25.01.2022 Today we released our Annual Report 2019/20 marking the end of the most challenging year in our 51-year-history. Thank you to our employees, volunteers, customers, residents and their families for rising to the challenge with us. The Annual Report is available for download on our website: https://www.irt.org.au/about/get-to-know-us/annual-reports/
25.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the dads of IRT whether you work with us or live with us, we wish you a fantastic day!
24.01.2022 Gorgeous photos of George and Betty celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary at IRT Tarrawanna. Congratulations!
24.01.2022 We’re very proud of former IRT employees April Creed and Rebecca Glover for becoming finalists in this year’s innovAGEING awards in three categories for their successful advanced care planning platform - ExSitu. They first pitched the idea for ExSitu as part of IRT’s 2017 Innovation Challenge and went on to develop it with the support of our innovation team and the University of Wollongong iAccelerate Start Program. Check out ExSitu here: https://myexsitu.com/ UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia #innovageing
24.01.2022 This family recipe, made for 60-plus years, comes from my Abuela and it makes the perfect Spanish cupcakes says Phil Ucles from IRT Catering. Thats all we need to know! Yum https://bit.ly/2YtXTcW
24.01.2022 Maree Jago, 97, lives at IRT Towradgi and has experienced the difference Legacy makes to peoples lives. When her husband Lawrence, a Korean War vet, died 3 years ago it was Legacy that ensured her husbands Gold Card was transferred into Marees name. The annual Legacy Appeal Week is being done differently this year. While face-to-face badge sales and other fundraising activities are cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, donations are still needed. Donate online today and help ensure Legacy can continue providing financial and social support for thousands of veterans families during times of hardship and grief https://www.legacy.com.au/ Iconic Legacy merch is also available for sale at https://legacyshop.com.au/
23.01.2022 We are so impressed with this beautiful artwork created by Diane, Yvonne, Ray and Norma at IRT Woonona. They chose to paint their favourite flowers, the rose and tiger lily and worked on it for 6 weeks. Their efforts have certainly paid off!
23.01.2022 Today is R U OK? DAY, and this years message is THERES MORE TO SAY AFTER R U OK? If you ask someone if theyre ok, and they say no, do you know what to say next? Learn what to say after R U OK? by checking out the tip sheet below. Visit ruok.org.au and ask R U OK?...it could save a life.
23.01.2022 SAY THANKS THIS AGED CARE EMPLOYEE DAY Aged Care Employee Day is on 7 August. To acknowledge this special day, you can say thanks to an IRT employee, or team of employees, by letting us know how special they are to you and your family. Start by visiting our website at https://www.irt.org.au/thanks-for-caring and, by following the prompts, tell us a bit about the person or people you want to thank. Well take it from there and pass on your thanks, and share it with our Facebook followers and on our website. #thanksforcaring Leading Age Services Australia
21.01.2022 IRT Groups CEO Patrick Reid gave a shout out to all our dedicated aged care employees because today, 7 August, is Aged Care Employee Day. Today is a day to celebrate the truly amazing work our employees do to support older Australians and the difference they make to so many peoples lives. To all the nurses and care workers, allied health professionals, hospitality teams, drivers, cleaners, lifestyle officers, administration staff, volunteers, and many others thank you, an...d happy Aged Care Employee Day! #Thanksforcaring Leading Age Services Australia See more
20.01.2022 Today we announced the development of a new model for collaborative housing designed for women over 55 living on their own. Set within our new retirement village Henry Brooks Estate at IRT Kanahooka south of Wollongong, Jasmine Grove will be purposefully designed to encourage sharing of resources and spaces while fostering friendships. If youre in this demographic and interested in being a part of the process please register your interest on our website https://www.irt.org.au/loca/jasmine-grove-at-irt-kanahooka/ Read the media release here: https://bit.ly/2DiXVge
20.01.2022 DAVID SAID THANKS! You too can say thanks this Aged Care Employee Day. To acknowledge this special day on 7 August, you can say thanks to an IRT employee, or team of employees, by letting us know how special they are to you and your family. Start by visiting our website at https://www.irt.org.au/thanks-for-caring and, by following the prompts, tell us a bit about the person or people you want to thank. Well take it from there and pass on your thanks, and share it with our Facebook followers and on our website. #thanksforcaring
20.01.2022 Our new smart device app IRT Connect by Checked In Care is a finalist in this year’s innovAGEING awards for enhancing the consumer experience. The pandemic drove us to speed up the development and rollout so that our aged care centre residents could use it for secure telehealth appointments with their doctors. We’ve since added many more features tailored for our retirement village residents, aged care residents and home care customers. Learn more about the app: https://www.irt.org.au/irt-connect/
19.01.2022 Our go to gardening expert Brian Wardaugh says the weather extremes of the past year have led him to make some new choices down in the garden this winter: https://bit.ly/34qEYDz
19.01.2022 Booraja Home Care employees are working harder than ever to help Aboriginal elders on the NSW South Coast to stay well in their own homes. The team have taken extra training in how to use Personal Protective Equipment, infection control and hand hygiene to safely help as many elders as possible. (Note: this photo was taken prior to the pandemic)https://bit.ly/34t8BUW
19.01.2022 We are in awe of our aged care teams in the Shoalhaven & Eurobodalla regions who put the care needs of our residents and customers before their own while under direct threat from the summer bushfires. Today on Aged Care Employee day they have been recognised for their heroism by Leading Age Services Australia with a NSW Excellence in Age Services Team Award. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3ihMpAF
19.01.2022 The residents at IRT St George’s Basin have been looking forward to hearing The Pirates play live for so long. There were happy faces all around https://www.irt.org.au/location/irt-st-georges-basin/
19.01.2022 Taking care of our mental wellbeing is important, especially now. Australian Psychological Society President Ros Knight talks about how to maintain perspective during difficult times: https://bit.ly/31oGfsV
19.01.2022 A beautiful family has said thanks to all the staff at IRT Kangara Waters for looking after their loved one with this generous delivery of treats.
19.01.2022 Kath Thomas, 95, of IRT Braeside in Keiraville knows firsthand the comfort Legacy brings to war widows. She joined 8 years ago when her husband died and she felt the need for friendship with women who are in a similar situation. Shes been attending regular meetings ever since and looks forward to when they can safely resume. The annual Legacy Appeal Week is being done differently this year. While face-to-face badge sales and other fundraising activities are cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, donations are still needed. Donate online today and help ensure Legacy can continue providing financial and social support for thousands of veterans families during times of hardship and grief https://www.legacy.com.au/ Iconic Legacy merch is also available for sale at https://legacyshop.com.au/
17.01.2022 It was a great day celebrating Fathers Day with all of the gentlemen at IRT William Beach Gardens on Sunday. Support Officer Tegan says that even though this year has been like no other, it was a delight to see so many happy faces while delivering gifts, putting on a concert, happy hour with lunch and facilitating video calls between fathers and their children. Great teamwork from everyone involved!
17.01.2022 IRTs staff and craft groups put together some amazing gifts for the gentleman of IRT on Sunday to celebrate Fathers Day. Check out some of the handiwork from IRT Thomas Holt, IRT Macarthur and IRT Woodlands. Thank you to everyone involved for all your hard work - it is truly appreciated. As Amanda from IRT Macarthur said, "Theyre full of yummy goodness, love, kindness and inspiration."
17.01.2022 Its Fathers Day this Sunday 6 September! To celebrate, we asked the gentleman of IRT Woonona Wellness Centre to share the best advice they remember receiving from their Dads. Share yours in the comments below.
14.01.2022 Check out this video of IRT employee George, leading a Fathers Day sing-a-long with residents of IRT William Beach Gardens. George loves using his musical talents to bring smiles to faces and draw out the hidden abilities of the residents in his care. Staff at all of our aged care centres coordinated a number of activities on Sunday to celebrate Fathers Day.
13.01.2022 Its Fathers Day this Sunday 6 September! To celebrate, we asked the residents (and some employees) of IRT Greenwell Gardens to share the best advice they remember receiving from their Dads. Share yours in the comments below.
13.01.2022 MAREE SAID THANKS! You too can say thanks this Aged Care Employee Day. To acknowledge this special day on 7 August, you can say thanks to an IRT employee, or team of employees, by letting us know how special they are to you and your family. Start by visiting our website at https://www.irt.org.au/thanks-for-caring and, by following the prompts, tell us a bit about the person or people you want to thank. Well take it from there and pass on your thanks, and share it with our Facebook followers and on our website. #thanksforcaring Leading Age Services Australia
11.01.2022 Shirley Fish, 94, lives at IRT Woodlands and had a long association with Legacy after her husband Dudley died in 1988. He was in the navy during World War II, Shirley explains. I had many happy years with Legacy, all the ladies there were in the same way [having lost their husbands], she says. We went on bus trips and had lunches. Shirley felt well supported by Legacy. It was the annual Legacy Appeal Week last week and donations are still welcome at https://www.legacy.com.au/ Iconic Legacy merch is also available for sale at https://legacyshop.com.au/
10.01.2022 Residents at IRT Kangara Waters in Canberra are enjoying Christmas in July and everything is ready to go!
09.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE 16/07/2020 Important information for visitors to our aged care centres Following an increased number of COVID-19 cases in South West Sydney and some other areas of NSW, the NSW Government has directed us to implement a range of new visiting restrictions immediately. These restrictions may affect you if you live in South West Sydney local government areas or have visited specific venues in a range of areas in NSW. Please note there is no change to the visiting... restrictions as notified earlier this week for the following sites: IRT Macarthur IRT Berala IRT Thomas Holt Kirrawee IRT Thomas Holt Sans Souci IRT Peakhurst IRT Dalmeny IRT Woolwich IRT Woonona Please go to our webpage https://www.irt.org.au/th/irts-response-to-covid-19-update/ for further details.
08.01.2022 It's National NAIDOC Week! 'Always Was, Always WIll Be' - recognising that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. This week, Age Matters, an initiative of IRT, has some great news to share about its Booraja Home Care program, which delivers home care services to local Aboriginal people. #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOCWeek2020
08.01.2022 Today is Aged Care Employee Day a day to celebrate the truly amazing work our employees do to support older Australians and the difference they make to so many peoples lives. To all the nurses and care workers, allied health professionals, hospitality teams, drivers, cleaners, lifestyle officers, administration staff, volunteers, and many others thank you, and happy Aged Care Employee Day! #Thanksforcaring
08.01.2022 It’s a beautiful Friday for residents at IRT Towradgi Park Lodge.
08.01.2022 While seniors may often have more experience dealing with grief and loss it’s incredibly important to still get appropriate help and support to deal with these difficult situations. https://www.irt.org.au//how-to-help-the-elderly-cope-with/
07.01.2022 Make a wish June! Many happy returns to you on your 100th birthday
07.01.2022 2020 has forced us all to find new ways to stay connected. Beyond Blue CEO Georgie Hartman talks about how staying connected with family and friends is one of the most important tools for coping with a crisis: https://bit.ly/2FK5mhm
07.01.2022 Today is Remembrance Day, which marks the anniversary of the armistice which ended World War I, and honours the memory of all those who died and suffered in war. #LestWeForget IRT Woodlands resident Dick Marman shares his story about life 50 years ago and serving in Vietnam - https://www.irt.org.au/the-good-life/life-at-high-altitude/
06.01.2022 Happy 97th birthday Betty! Betty lives independently and loves her unit at IRT Thomas Holt Acacia Court in Kirrawee. Part of her secret to a long and happy life is her positive outlook. Betty often expresses how grateful she is for where she lives and those around her.
06.01.2022 Everyone is happy to be back together again at the IRT Wellness Centre in Woonona since it reopened after being closed due to the pandemic. None more so than Betty who is pictured here enjoying a cuddle with her favourite stuffed toy dog. All the staff and customers adore Betty for her gentleness and quick wit.
06.01.2022 // Due to a growing number of COVID-19 cases in NSW and the risk of community transmission into the ACT, we have made the difficult decision to (such as for residents receiving end-of-life care).... Compassionate visits are to be arranged in advance directly with the Care Manager. If you have any questions please call our Customer Service Team on 134 478. Please visit our webpage for full details: https://www.irt.org.au/th/irts-response-to-covid-19-update/
05.01.2022 IRT Parklands resident Reijo Ray moved to Australia from Finland when he was just 19. Ray is passionate about keeping the history of Finnish immigrants alive. Hes appeared in a Finnish TV program about Finnish expats, helped The Finnish Emigrant Museum source historical artefacts and has even written a book in Finnish called Reissumies Down Under, which translates to Travelling Man Down Under. https://bit.ly/38U8SAa
05.01.2022 Residents at IRT Woodlands in South East Queensland have sewed squares for these great quilts being given to SunnyKids a charity working to break intergenerational cycles of poverty. The quilts will be used for at risk children in emergency accommodation
05.01.2022 Do you know an aged care worker who has gone above and beyond this year? news.com.au is honouring Australia’s unsung pandemic aged care heroes by giving away five $750 holiday park vouchers to the most thoughtful entries. Find out more: https://www.news.com.au//news-story/e6a39c929c8f4bae00b1ff
04.01.2022 Margaret, resident of IRT Parklands, was thrilled to take a sightseeing flight last week with Noel Dennett, 86, Naval Aviator, former Qantas pilot and Guide at Caloundra Air Museum. They met during a presentation he gave to our residents in celebration of Queensland Seniors Week. Noel still flies twice a week and kindly invited Margaret to join him.
03.01.2022 The smiles say it all! A fabulous time was had by all when Bubbles the miniature pony paid a visit to IRT Kangara Waters Aged Care Centre. https://www.irt.org.au/location/irt-kangara-waters/
03.01.2022 BEVERLEY SAID THANKS! You too can say thanks this Aged Care Employee Day. To acknowledge this special day on 7 August, you can say thanks to an IRT employee, or team of employees, by letting us know how special they are to you and your family. Start by visiting our website at https://www.irt.org.au/thanks-for-caring and, by following the prompts, tell us a bit about the person or people you want to thank. Well take it from there and pass on your thanks, and share it with our Facebook followers and on our website. #thanksforcaring Leading Age Services Australia
03.01.2022 A few months ago an IRT Woonona employee joined The Cares List group on Facebook a community of people in the USA writing letters to aged care residents to let them know they are thinking of them during the pandemic. The residents of IRT Woonona have now received almost 200 letters, cards and emails from this group of caring people!
02.01.2022 GILLIAN SAID THANKS! You too can say thanks this Aged Care Employee Day. To acknowledge this special day on 7 August, you can say thanks to an IRT employee, or team of employees, by letting us know how special they are to you and your family. Start by visiting our website at https://www.irt.org.au/thanks-for-caring and, by following the prompts, tell us a bit about the person or people you want to thank. Well take it from there and pass on your thanks, and share it with our Facebook followers and on our website. #thanksforcaring Leading Age Services Australia
01.01.2022 Esme of IRT The Ridge told us shes made it her business to get to know what its like for the younger generation when we asked her whether she thinks intergenerational relationships are important. Read more about what Esme and her neighbours have to say on the topic: https://bit.ly/2ZPqoTx
01.01.2022 Many of our residents dearly miss the intergenerational programs we usually run with partner playgroups and childcare centres. While we look forward to a time when they can safely resume, were finding other ways for young and old to connect. One is through our Write to a Resident program: https://www.irt.org.au/write-to-a-resident/
