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NewDirection Care

Locality: Bellmere

Phone: +61 1300 828 868

Address: 41 Lotus Avenue 4510 Bellmere, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.newdirectioncare.com.au

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23.01.2022 NewDirection Care traditionally holds an annual Halloween party for the residents, staff and NDC community for 400 people. This year the show will go on but in a COVID safe environment. First off, the NDC residents and community can enjoy our specially made Halloween video. The spooky 4-1/2 minute short film, performed to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’, was co-created by NDC staff Kerri Barbeler and Adam Farrelly. ... We brainstormed ideas that meant we could still have some fun and allow our residents to get into the spirit of Halloween in spite of COVID, said Adam from NDC. Everyone enjoyed themselves dressing up as gremlins, ghosts and zombies. The residents really got into it in a way we didn’t expect which is great news, said Kerri. There will be a drive through tomorrow for family and friends at 2pm. Showbags and lollies will be handed out by the staff on behalf of the residents. Mums, dads and kids will be able to enjoy the virtual trick or treat in the car drive through. And, residents will watch on safely. There is also a huge spider being erected and the Baby Boomers band will dress in Halloween outfits and sing scary songs for everyone to scream along to. Wishing everyone a Happy Hallowee

22.01.2022 Last week we had some furry 4 legged friends and feathered friends visit our residents at NDC for farmers dress up day. The weather was perfect for it , we had a blast. Some of the alpacas/llamas and guinea pigs even got to visit some of our residents in their rooms. A huge thank you to www.amazinganimalstoyou.com.au they were wonderful.

22.01.2022 This Thursday passed, we hosted a pink ribbon breakfast for breast cancer awareness, with the help of residents and staff that participated we were able to donate all profits made to the organisation! The breakfast was filled with lots of bacon, eggs, sausages, savory mince on toast and fresh fruit salad! That's enough to put a big smile on anyone's face... as you'll see in the photos it went down as a big hit! Thank you again to everyone who donated and participated. #pinkribbonbreakfast2020

22.01.2022 Well, comedian Tommy Little returned to NewDirection Care with Tommy’s Virtual Tea Time on Friday night on Ch10’s The Project Tommy, who previously interviewed Elise when he visited us at NDC in person in 2018, kicked off the segment by complementing Elise’s hair. ‘That hair is beautiful,’ Tommy said, referring to her fabulous new pink hairdo. Jean got in on the act and so did Louise, who showed us one of her paintings, did a little jig for him and talked about our upcoming ...Halloween party. And Michael not only sang but talked about his boxing prowess. At the end of the segment, TV presenter Lisa Wilkinson described him as ‘cheeky’. Tommy agreed, saying: ‘You don’t expect that singing voice and boxing ability! If you missed out on it, then here’s a link to the show and Tommy’s Tea Time is right at the end. Clearly, they kept the best to last! Thanks also to Tommy Little! See more

21.01.2022 Today, we are delighted to share the story of one of our amazing residents, Diana O’Brien. She is the first person in a series called Unsung Heroes, showcasing the extraordinary lives of our residents and is being published in The Carousel. In the photo below, Diana is photographed with her husband Alan and Sir John Kerr at Darwin airport. As a mother and the wife of the Northern Territory’s top public servant to the deadlines of a newspaper as a gardening columnist, Diana O’Brien has led a full and exciting life that includes living across Australia and even surviving Cyclone Tracey.

20.01.2022 News that there is a new drug being approved in the US for Alzheimer’s raises hope for our community living with Dementia. At NewDirection Care our aim has always been to ensure residents living with dementia including younger onset dementia can feel confident and experience freedom of movement, independence and choice. With disease-slowing medications nearing reality, there is hope that residents living at the NewDirection Care MICRO TOWN can continue to live a happy and fulfilling life in the long-term. #dementia #dementiaawareness #alzheimer

20.01.2022 In an ABC radio interview this week, Natasha Chadwick talked about the benefits of our microtown model at NewDirection Care and in particular about the importance of our approach to inclusivity. Below is the story based on the interview. #inclusivity #agedcareaustralia # #independentliving #caregiving #healthcare #societyandculture #health

16.01.2022 Ghostly Greetings Everybody! Covid has really put a spanner in the works for a lot of things this year, but not for Halloween! We just can't allow it. This year we have decided to organise a drive through trick or treat for anyone wanting to come along. The afternoon will be filled with live entertainment, lolly bags, show bags, drinks and the best costumes around town all enjoyed from the comfort of your own car seat! Our residents will be gathered around the windows ready to see your spooky faces. This event is open to the public, please RSVP to [email protected] if you are interested. We hope to see many of you there, please keep an eye out for more details closer to the date and be sure to holler a "trick or treat "on the day.

15.01.2022 InQueensland just published this story about NDC CEO Natasha Chadwick talking about her recommendations to the Royal Commission into aged care last week.

15.01.2022 NewDirection Care CEO and Founder Natasha Chadwick is delighted to be speaking at the Australian Women’s Leadership Symposium, which will be held on the 24th of June in Brisbane. Come along to connect with other women (in a COVID-safe setting), be inspired by amazing speakers and develop your leadership skills. See the agenda and book here: https://www.wla.edu.au/brisbane2021.html Women & Leadership Australia

12.01.2022 Look what The Project just posted!

10.01.2022 After more than 12months of dealing with the impact of COVID-19 and working hard to ensure the safety of our team, visitors and residents, all residents who had consented and were able to have the vaccination and over 20% of members all received the Pfizer vaccination after a roll out on Tuesday 6th April. It is an immense relief to know that our community is now so much safer. It doesn’t, however, mean that we won’t continue to remain vigilant.

10.01.2022 To celebrate Halloween this year we decided to host a drive through trick or treat, that saw almost 200 visitors pass through to be greeted by some of our lovely residents. Thank you to all those that visited, volunteered and the team (who ended the day soaking wet) and of course our residents. Enjoy the pictures

10.01.2022 Be afraid, be very afraid........spooky goings on in new direction this week. What have our residents been up to??? Keep your eyes peeled for a truly thrilling video, here’s just a little teaser. Mwhahahahaha hahahah

09.01.2022 We are delighted to share the story of Alex McCabe, one of our much loved residents at NewDirection Care. His extraordinary life has been featured in TheCarousel's series on Unsung Heroes. As we prepare to celebrate ANZAC Day, read about Alex's life in the military. Alex has lived through some of history’s greatest moments. From the German bombing of Liverpool in the UK during WW2 to nuclear explosions in the South Australian desert to finding the love of his life at an army dance, Alex’s life has ebbed and flowed with the tide of history. https://thecarousel.com//unsung-heroes-alex-mccabe-sailor/ #Anzac #AnzacDay

07.01.2022 Here's a second story about our wonderful resident Alex McCabe as he recalls the British Nuclear Weapons Explosions in South Australia.

06.01.2022 Great to see the Aged Care The Way Forward campaign has reached over 40,000 signatures. Help us support the AACC by signing the petition by May 11th. #careaboutagedcare #charity #donations #fundraising #Icareforagedcare https://www.careaboutagedcare.org.au/

05.01.2022 This Sunday is #NationalGrandparentsDay and in recognition of the day, Dementia Australia has launched a book called Really and Truly. The book uses humour and tenderness to explore the effect of dementia on a young boy. So let’s support National Grandparent’s Day and Dementia Australia. Wishing all the grandparents including those at NewDirection Care a wonderful day. Find the book in the National Dementia Library and others using in the link below: #dementia #agedcareaustralia

04.01.2022 !!COMPETITION TIME!! This year we are giving you a chance to win 2 FREE tickets to our mother's day celebrations in our neighbourhood café here at NDC. What's included:... All you can eat buffet breakfast 1 x hot or cold drink each A nice table set up with live entertainment from Dwayne Walker! All you have to do to win is tag 3 friends in this post below in the comments and make sure you are liking our Facebook page. *This competition is open to the public! You don't have to have a resident at NDC to enter.* Competition drawn on the 4th of May 10am! GOODLUCK

03.01.2022 Hola amigo's! Our doors are finally back open again and what other way to welcome everybody back into the community than with a Cinco De Mayo fiesta! The day will be filled with some yummy Mexican favourites including tacos, quesadillas, nachos, margarita's and churros!... Come along and enjoy a great meal, some live salsa dancing and most importantly time with your loved one's face to face. Use the booking link below to reserve seats, please ensure you read the booking instructions carefully as it will include food selection and resident/visitor seating options. Any further questions, don't hesitate to contact our lifestyle team at [email protected]. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cinco-de-mayo-fiesta-ticket

02.01.2022 This Wednesday 26th of May we have our annual biggest morning tea! Our morning tea aims to raise money for the cancer council while also giving our residents, staff and visitors time to mingle at a nice morning tea. New Direction Care have a few different ways you can help us raise funds for the cancer council if you’d like to help.... We have our on-site raffle with 6 different prizes you can enter to win, with tickets only being $1.00 each! Find our flyer below with the list of goodies you can choose to test your luck with. If you are visiting, all our prizes are on display in the front events window near reception The other way you can help raise money for an amazing cause is through cake. Yes, you read that correctly. One of our very talented staff members Kelly York has volunteered her time and efforts to bake and decorate an amazing cake that YOU can win! All tickets are $5.00, you can either buy on-site in our cafe or call our corner store on 35053213 for over the phone purchases If you would like to join us tomorrow at morning tea, we would love to see you there! There is no bookings required however, it would assist us with seating arrangements and catering. If you would like to come along, please call 35053201 to give us a heads up. All attendees will be charged $6.00 for a hot drink and some treats. Any support for such a wonderful cause would be fantastic!!! #thebiggestmorningtea #cancercouncil

02.01.2022 In what is a huge step forward in safeguarding the health of our NewDirection Care community at Belmere in Qld, our staff and residents had the second on-site vaccination for COVID-19 at the end of last week. This not only gives us peace of mind but it also means we are moving towards a sense of normalcy after what has been a difficult year. https://lnkd.in/gNqyxCb