Noosacare Inc in Tewantin, Queensland | Community organisation

Noosacare Inc

Locality: Tewantin, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5449 8799

Address: 186 Cooroy-Noosa Road 4565 Tewantin, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 QUEENSLANDER!! It's that time again, State of Origin game I kicks off tonight and NoosaCare is ready! Enjoy some photos of our staff dressed up today with two of our residents Arthur and Shelly (if you look closely you might find a blues cockroach AKA Sam one of our Personal Carers!). Arthur can't wait to see QLD take down the Blues tonight while enjoying a few cold beers, and neither can we! Who are you backing? Go Queensland!!

24.01.2022 Dementia Project Update #12 The team at KANE Construction has made great progress over the past two weeks with the external weather boards installed on Villa 1 & 2, external cladding commenced on Villas 3 & 4 and the west car park works now completed. Take a sneak peek (below) at how things are looking on the inside of some of the villas. For further information on the site please take a look at the dementia project page on our website - https://noosacare.com.au/new-demen...tia-project/. To apply for residency at NoosaCare on behalf of yourself or your loved one, please contact our Client Services Officer, Sharni Pinder, via email at [email protected] If you have any questions or you would like us to keep you informed about the project please email [email protected] or call NoosaCare on 5449 8799 option 6.

24.01.2022 Dementia Project Update #11 Today a larger generator is being installed as part of the construction of and to support the expansion of the new dementia project. Although, the next two days are interrupted due to the power outage as we accommodate the installation of the generator we have some good news. We can now confirm that as of Friday there will be an additional 15 car parking spaces near the maintenance area. To access the car park please use the service road to the left of the Carrarmar Gate/entrance and follow it to the end. The car park will be open 7:30am to 4:00pm weekdays.

19.01.2022 We are excited to welcome 'Bianca's All-Round Beauty' to both Carramar and Kabara sites. Bianca is a Beauty Therapist who will be providing a range of beauty services to our interested residents including: waxing, pedicures, manicures, massages and tinting. Bianca will be starting on site on Tuesday June 22nd and will return every 3rd Tuesday depending on demand. Bianca will be running out of Carramar on Tuesdays 8:30-12:00pm and 1pm-4:30pm at Kabara.... Brochures with a list of services and pricing have been distributed to lodges and can also be found at the front desk. If you have any enquiries or would like to make a booking please contact reception. Carramar: 5449 8799 Kabara: 5447 7355

18.01.2022 NoosaCare would like to introduce, Sonya Swann, our new Group Care Manager. Sonya is an experienced Clinical Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital and health care industry and has developed skills within business growth, education, program development and change management. If you see her around please feel free to introduce yourself as she is looking forward to meeting you all. Welcome to the team Sonya

12.01.2022 Its Feel-Good Friday again! We just can't believe how fast the weeks are flying by! Its Wild West Week at NoosaCare this week, and as you can see, our community centre is decked out in all things western. Enjoy this photo of our beautiful Carramar couple, Shirley and Col, attending the Gold Rush Morning Tea, in their awesome hats! Yeehaaa Wishing everyone a happy and safe weekend!

10.01.2022 As part of the construction of and to support the expansion of the new dementia project, we need to upgrade the generator that sits on the Carramar site. On both Wednesday 2 June and Thursday 3 June 2021, our site will be without power for a maximum of 3 hours each day to allow for the connection of the new generator. At this stage, we expect to be without power between 9am and midday. Plans are in place to ensure continuity of care, services, and food.... All incoming calls will be diverted to our after-hours phone number. In the event that you are unable to get through to our Reception during this time, please leave a voice message to be returned. We thank you for your patience during this time. Please do not hesitate to contact NoosaCare if you require further information.

07.01.2022 Welcome Johanne Wright & Graham Douglas We are delighted to welcome two new Board directors to fill our casual vacancies. Jo Wright is a long-term Noosa local with experience in strategy, change management, and philanthropy. Graham Douglas is a businessman with a strong financial background. He is also a family member of a resident in Carramar. Both Jo and Graham will be nominated to fill the board positions on a permanent basis at the Annual General Meeting later in the year. If you see Jo or Graham around please do say hello.

07.01.2022 ****COVID UPDATE AS OF 26 MAY 2021**** NoosaCare continues to have no confirmed cases of COVID-19. We want to thank you for your support as we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation to ensure we put our resident’s, volunteers and staff health and safety at the forefront of all our decisions.... NoosaCare has received a new direction from the Department of Health as follows: Aged Care Direction (no. 29) has been released and effective 1:00am 26 May 2021, any person who has been in Greater Melbourne within the past 14 days must not enter a residential aged care facility in Queensland. The current interstate areas of concern are listed here: https://www.qld.gov.au//curren/interstate-areas-of-concern With this addition, the restrictions on visiting aged care facilities now include: Visitors, staff or volunteers at a residential aged care facility should not be anyone who: is unwell has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or asked to quarantine has returned from overseas in the last 14 days (excluding safe travel zone countries) is a close contact, unless their quarantine period has ended has visited a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days or since the hotspot was declared (whichever is shorter) has visited an interstate exposure venue in the last 14 days unless an exemption has been granted for an end of life visit has been tested for COVID-19 and is waiting for the result (except for tests due to surveillance testing obligations) has COVID-19 symptoms of fever (37.5 degrees or more), cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of smell or taste, runny nose, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting or fatigue from 30 May 2021, has not had the 2021 flu vaccine, if it is available to them. You may enter a residential aged care facility if you do not fit into any of the above categories. Visitors should: wash their hands before entering and leaving the facility stay 1.5 metres away from others where possible stay in the resident’s room, outside or in a specific area (avoiding communal spaces) stay away when unwell follow requests from the facility to help keep staff and residents safe. Please also note, for those friends and families visiting our Cartwright community, you must continue to check in at Reception for your COVID screen before going over to Cartwright. To access the latest aged care direction, please go to: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/systemgovernance/ legislation/cho-public-health-directions-under-expanded-public-health-actpowers/ aged-care If you have any questions, please contact us on 07 5449 8799 and select option 5. Megan D’Elton Chief Executive Officer

06.01.2022 t's Feel-Good Friday again! Here we have two gorgeous besties Norma (left) and Nancy (right) from Robena lodge who are inseparable! Since first moving in at Carramar they have gone from not knowing one another to creating and sharing a beautiful friendship. Today they were caught being quite cheeky as they told Sandra, our Respite Admissions Officer, that she needed to go out and buy more clothing bargains without her husband knowing!... Their friendship is an example of a heart-warming positive of living in aged-care, and NoosaCare is proud to be apart of this experience.

06.01.2022 It's Feel-Good Friday again! Enjoy this lovely photo of two of our residents, Barbara (left) and June (right), enjoying the Extra Services Wine and Cheese get together! A beautiful smile from both ladies. Who doesn't have a grin on their face after wine and cheese Happy Friday all!

06.01.2022 Queensland Health strongly encourages anyone working in the residential aged care sector to obtain their COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. To support the aged care sector, the Queensland Government is taking a more active role in the vaccination of residential aged care workers. The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is now available to all Phase 1a and 1b frontline workers in Queensland regardless of age via Queensland Health vaccination clinics. This includes resident...ial aged care workers. How staff can book the vaccination: Register your interest Step 1: Click the link - https://www.vision6.com.au/v/83956/1029894/email.html and enter your personal details. Step 2: Select the cohort titled ‘Residential Aged Care Worker’. It is not mandatory to enter your Medicare number or a registration code. Step 3: You will be sent an email confirming your registration. Your commitment to having the COVID-19 vaccine will add protection against the virus for you, your family, and the community.

05.01.2022 Job Opportunity! NoosaCare are seeking casual kitchenhands/ catering assistants to join our dedicated, flexible and supportive Hotel Services Team. You will be supporting the day-to-day operation of the kitchen involving food preparation, maintaining orderliness of food supplies and equipment, sanitation control and kitchen equipment maintenance. ... Shifts will range across 7 days, within the hours of 6am-7pm on a call-in basis. If you are flexible and have a can-do attitude we would love to hear from you! Please apply through our website https://noosacare.com.au/community/careers/ - and choose "Apply"

02.01.2022 Join us on Tuesday 15th June for the next Dementia Café! The café provides a welcoming, stigma-free social setting where people living with dementia and their care partners can meet others and enjoy time together. It is also a great way to find out about the services and support in the area that are available for people living with dementia. When: Tuesday 15th June 2021 ... Time: 9:30am - 10:30am Where: Noosa Golf Club, 46 Cooroy-Noosa Road, Tewantin We continue to be mindful of concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and are following all federal and state government policy and directives. The safety and well-being of our members and volunteers is our highest priority. With this in mind, we are monitoring the situation on a daily basis and will continue to adapt to serve our communities health and wellbeing. Please use common sense and good judgement during this time. If you do not feel well, please do not attend. Please note that attending this group gathering is at your own discretion. Please DO NOT attend the gathering if you: - have returned from overseas in the last 14 days - had contact with a person with COVID-19 in the last 14 days - visited a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days - have a fever (37.5 degrees or more) - have a cough, runny nose, sore throat, breathing difficulties Reminder to follow COVID-19 guidelines whilst attending the gathering: - Social distancing 2 metres - Hand hygiene - If unwell, please do not attend To reserve your spot, contact Danah Wood on 5449 8799 or email [email protected]. For further information on Dementia support please access the Dementia Friendly Noosa Community Memory Support Pack https://noosacare.com.au/care/resources/

02.01.2022 Join us on Tuesday 29th June for the next Dementia Café! The café provides a welcoming, stigma-free social setting where people living with dementia and their care partners can meet others and enjoy time together. It is also a great way to find out about the services and support in the area that are available for people living with dementia. When: Tuesday 29th June 2021 ... Time: 9:30am - 10:30am Where: Noosa Golf Club, 46 Cooroy-Noosa Road, Tewantin We continue to be mindful of concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and are following all federal and state government policy and directives. The safety and well-being of our members and volunteers is our highest priority. With this in mind, we are monitoring the situation on a daily basis and will continue to adapt to serve our communities health and wellbeing. Please use common sense and good judgement during this time. If you do not feel well, please do not attend. Please note that attending this group gathering is at your own discretion. Please DO NOT attend the gathering if you: - have returned from overseas in the last 14 days - had contact with a person with COVID-19 in the last 14 days - visited a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days - have a fever (37.5 degrees or more) - have a cough, runny nose, sore throat, breathing difficulties Reminder to follow COVID-19 guidelines whilst attending the gathering: - Social distancing 2 metres - Hand hygiene - If unwell, please do not attend To reserve your spot, contact Danah Wood on 5449 8799 or email [email protected]. For further information on Dementia support please access the Dementia Friendly Noosa Community Memory Support Pack https://noosacare.com.au/care/resources/