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Novacare Community Services

Locality: Carrington, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 363 654

Address: 51 Robertson St 2294 Carrington, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.novacare.org.au

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25.01.2022 We always have a fun day out at @huntervalleyzoo_offical. Stella made a new beautiful friend.

25.01.2022 Get Online Week is a week-long annual celebration that sees thousands of events take place each year giving everyone the chance to find the support they need to improve their digital skills. This year's Get Online Week campaign will take place from 19 - 25 October 2020. If the last few months have taught us anything, it's how vital digital skills are to our wellbeing and safety. Yet 2.5 million people in Australia are not online. This year's campaign will respond to the needs... of our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll support people to connect with friends and family, stay safe online, learn how to better use their devices, find reliable health information and apply for work online. Just because you are physically distancing does not mean you have to be socially isolated. You can welcome the world into your home by connecting with the NovaCare Virtual Day Centre, helping you to engage with others. NovaCare makes it easy to utilise your phone, tablet or computer to join exercise classes, do your shopping, enjoy armchair travel or to learn and listen. We’re here to help you or a family member to build the technology skills to access these great online services and help you stay connected to others. Please call us on 1300 363 654 or check out the NovaConnect section on our website. #GetOnlineWeek See more

25.01.2022 National Carers Week is about recognising and celebrating the outstanding contribution unpaid carers make to our nation. Anyone at any time can become a carer. National Carers Week is an opportunity to educate and raise awareness among all Australians about the diversity of carers and their caring roles. Thank you to all the wonderful Carers who do an amazing job each and everyday. #novacaring #carers #carersupport

25.01.2022 Thank you to the beautiful children at KU Kintaiba for your bright and colourful Wall Heart pictures. We love them

25.01.2022 What a beautiful day to head to Belmont Baths, lunch on fish and chips and watch the world go by. It was great to catch up after not seeing each other for so long, Eve and Jean even went for a paddle and the water was beautiful.

24.01.2022 What can we say, we love supporting local business's and Hillview Herb Farm did not disappoint. Thank you to Karen & family for a fabulous day, it’s the small touches that sets you apart. See you again in December. On the way back home through Stroud we also got to catch up with Jo's Dad.

23.01.2022 Thank you to Sonia Hornery MP for the reminder that we are expecting some very hot temperatures over the next few days. Temperatures could hit the mid 40's in some areas so please make sure you are prepared. Make sure you look after yourself and your pets. Don't leave them in cars.... Check on your neighbours and make sure they are ok. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. It’s very easy to dismiss these temperatures but a heatwave can be fatal to many in our community. Everyone needs to stay hydrated by drinking two to three litres of water each day, even if you don't feel thirsty. You should also avoid alcohol and caffeine. If you have to go out in the sun, lighter clothing helps your body stay cool and light-coloured clothing reflects heat and sunlight. It is very important to check on family, friends, neighbours, and keep a close eye on those most at risk, like the sick, the elderly and the young. If you don't have air conditioning at home, spend the day somewhere that does, like a library, cinema or shopping centre. Fans will also help you stay cool. Look after your pets, make sure your pets have plenty of shade and enough cool water to last the entire day. Putting ice cubes in their bowl will help keep their water cool for longer. If you find you do not feel well and are experiencing any distressing symptoms, seek proper medical advice from a doctor See more

22.01.2022 To all of the 190 employees of NovaCare, thanks for caring.

22.01.2022 Further easing of Covid-19 restrictions for NSW in the lead up to Christmas.

21.01.2022 October issue of The Local - Stop rationing Home Care in Australia.

19.01.2022 September is Dementia Awareness Month. Jason, creator of Omas Applesauce which follows the daily life of living with a loved one with dementia shares some moving, truthful and beautiful words around living with dementia and the importance of staying connected.

19.01.2022 EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Nick Gordon Case Manager Home Care Packages Nick came to NovaCare as a Case Manager supporting to coordinate services and care needs for some of our consumers on home care packages. Nick has a background in Social Work, and supporting people with injury rehab, mental health and complex social circumstances. ... NovaCare have a fantastic attitude towards partnering with our consumers. We want to be able to actively support consumers to achieve their goals, and it’s wonderful for me to be able to take an active role in helping that process for my consumers? What would you do if you were not doing this? If I wasn’t working with NovaCare, I would probably be working in real estate or in another area of public service. What is your favourite thing about working at NovaCare? I love seeing the outcomes of the work we do, and hearing the progress and stories of our consumers. We work our hardest to build good relationships with our consumers, so they feel safe and secure with the services they receive. We also have a strong and cohesive workplace culture. It is great to be part of a team where everyone is highly supportive of one another, and will go out of their way to actively help their colleagues. If you could learn to do anything what would that be? Auslan Sign language would be such a valuable skill to have, and it’s very undervalued in our society. Where is the best place you have travelled or where would you love to travel to? Mystery Island in 2010, I’ve never seen such clear water or green landscapes before, it was a fantastic experience.

18.01.2022 If you have family or friends in an aged care home here is a short video on what to expect if there was a COVID-19 outbreak in an aged care home.

17.01.2022 As of yesterday you can only have up to 20 visitors at any one time visit your house, this includes all adults and children. A member of the household is not counted as a visitor. This restriction also extends to outdoor gatherings.

17.01.2022 Congratulations to one of our wonderful Registered Nurses and Case Manager, Fay on your retirement. We can't wait to hear about all of the new adventures you're going to have.

16.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS The NSW Health Minister has announced a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions for religious services and gyms. From Friday 23 October:... Houses of worship can have up to 300 people for a religious service, subject to a COVID-19 safety plan and attendees providing contact details; Gyms will only be required to have a COVID-19 safety marshal if there are more than 20 people in the gym at one time. Singing at religious gatherings will continue to be limited. iGym 247 Wallsend Anytime Fitness Australia Anytime Fitness Anytime Fitness Jetts Wallsend Jetts Cardiff Curves Curves Wallsend F45 Training Wallsend At Your Leisure 24 Hour Health & Fitness - Maryland 12RND Fitness The Forum, Newcastle University Sport The Gorilla Pit- Training, Nutrition & Lifestyle

16.01.2022 Congratulations to our MovaCare participants, Joseph, Simon and Liam on growing such impressive mo's for the month of Movember. In the process raising $760 and awareness for men's health. We are all so proud of you. Movember

14.01.2022 NovaCare Community Services is supporting this wonderful project

14.01.2022 The heart remembers. Marta C. Gonzalez Valencia a former New York City ballerina was confined to a wheelchair and suffering from Alzheimer’s when she listened to Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and instinctively remembered her former training and love for dance

12.01.2022 With today marking the first day of summer, is is important to remember that this summer is going to look a little bit different and we want everyone to be able to enjoy public spaces. Here is a great little video to remind you of ways to stay safe. We also have more detailed information under the COVID-19 tab of our website www.novacare.org.au

12.01.2022 We love how much fun Sandy and Delma are having Facetiming each other during one of our NovaConnect technology classes. We’re here to help you or a family member to build the technology skills to access great online services and to help you stay connected with others. It’s easier than you think. If you would like to know more call us on 1300 363 654.

11.01.2022 EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Amy Elliott Home Support Coordinator Amy came to NovaCare as an Administration Assistant and is now coordinating services back in her local community. NovaCare really value the connection between the staff and their local community, I love seeing the people out and about doing their shopping or having a coffee. I know we have helped them be able to do that. Our aim is to keep living in their own homes if that’s what they want... 1. What would you do if you were not doing this? If I wasn’t working for NovaCare, I would potentially be at University studying Medicine or Paramedicine. 2. What is your favourite thing about working at NovaCare? Community care has given me fantastic opportunities and well as the flexibility I needed to balance my family and work life 3. If you could learn to do anything what would that be? If I could learn to do 1 thing, it would be to save a life! 4. Where is the best place you have travelled or where would you love to travel to? I have seen a lot of the Australian countryside whilst playing tennis, which I loved! I haven’t seen much of the world, although this will be on the cards when the kids are older.

11.01.2022 If you ever feel like something’s not quite right with someone you know, trust that gut instinct and take the time to ask them Are you OK? Then make the time to listen, encourage action and check in, this will make that person feel supported. Here at NovaCare we always like to check in with each other and support each other, especially this year which has been challenging for everyone so it’s even more important than ever to stay connected. #ruok #novacaring

10.01.2022 Three years ago one of our lovely Care Support workers Louise, mentioned to Margaret that she was going for a swim at the baths. Margaret told Louise that she used to swim at the baths everyday with her late husband Toby and that she missed it terribly. So since then between December and April the girls who are affectionately known as "The Merewether Mermaids" hop into the big pool and swim around talking about the passing parade and life in general and Margaret could not be happier.

07.01.2022 Recently Dorothy celebrated her 100th birthday with a lovely party surrounded by her adoring family. Dorothy has 3 children, 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, niece and nephews. She was married for 68 years before her husband's passing a few years ago at the age of 95. Congratulations Dorothy or reaching such a wonderful milestone. Love for your friends at NovaCare x

06.01.2022 COVID-19 doesn’t take the weekend off. If you become unwell this weekend, don’t delay and get tested. COVID-19 is still circulating in our community undetected.... Some people may have only mild symptoms, so we need to test as much as possible to ensure there’s no hidden community transmission. While you may feel well enough to continue through your day, COVID-19 is very capable of spreading to vulnerable Australians. If you have even the slightest of symptoms such as a scratchy throat, a cough, runny nose or fever, stay in and get tested for COVID-19 immediately. See the hours for the COVID-19 testing clinic nearest to you at https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics

05.01.2022 Check out our story in the Port Stephens Examiner. If you live in Port Stephens and you are looking for a Home Care Package provider we would love to speak with you. Please call Lidija on 1300 363 654. We are also currently looking for more great support staff in the Port Stephens area to deliver our Home Care Packages, please apply via our website at www.novacare.org.au

05.01.2022 This week marks the beginning of the 12th Annual Social Inclusion Week. Social Inclusion Week aims to help all Australians feel included and valued, giving everyone the opportunity to participate fully in their community. NovaCare promote fun, learning, friendship and food! NovaCare has a social program that keeps life interesting, full of social, physical and creative events that are good for the body and soul.... We aim to make everyone feel included with a strong sense of belonging. NovaCare believe that everyone has the right to respect and to be appreciated as a valued member of the community.

04.01.2022 Spring has definitely sprung at our Morisset Day centre. Special thanks to Mrs C for making our day brighter and colourful with these beautiful blooms she has grown. And check out the handywork of our very talented friend Ken who has raised these tomato plants from his own special seeds. Ken proudly shares them with us and his secrets on how to successfully grow them. These plants have only been in for 2 weeks and looking good. Thank you Ken and everyone else who is helping to look after them.

04.01.2022 Are you interested in a career in Home and Community Care and living in the Nelson bay or Swansea areas? We would love to hear from you. Please check out the information below.

03.01.2022 Ron recently received a commemorative medallion acknowledging the significance of the 75th anniversary of the end of the second World War. Ron was an Australian jet fighter pilot in the Korean War from 1950 - 1953. He was the first pilot to be shot down in the Korean War. At the time his ejection set a height record and it took more than half an hour to descend almost 12 klms to earth where he was taken prisoner for 18 months where he did manage to escape on a number of occas...ions but was recaptured. Ron was released through a prisoner exchange on 3rd September 1953. After the war he continued his flying career with the RAAF becoming Squadron Leader. Ron is now 95 and married to his beautiful wife Beris and has a Son and a Daughter. Thank you Ron for your brave service for our country. Ron has co-authored a book of his journey, Escape from North Korea which can be purchased online.

01.01.2022 While it may be hot outside, we were beating the heat with a dip of the toes at Belmont Baths. Such a lovely end to a beautiful day out with our Novafriends. @lakemacquarie #novacaring