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Tabulam & Templer Homes for the Aged

Locality: Bayswater, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 8720 1333

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25.01.2022 Residents and staff had a wonderful day last Friday celebrating Indian and Pakistani cultural day! A delicious lunch of Butter chicken, Vegetarian Vindaloo rice, naan, green beans and chips was shared. Residents and staff were encouraged to wear traditional dress or bright colours to enjoy the festivities. A fantastic way to spend a Friday lunch time.

25.01.2022 Thank you to all staff for the wonderful work you have been doing to keep all our residents safe and comfortable. It has been a challenging few months and everyone has been working extra hard. Thank you ALL! With the aged care employee day coming up on the 7th August it has been decided by Eva, our CEO, to have an Employee of the month recognition from Residential, ILU and Accent Home Care for July. Congratulations to Chloe Pannell (not pictured) who has been nominated as the... Employee of the month for TTHA residential by a family member. She was nominated for the love and care she shows every single day. Congratulations to Lisa Karstens who has been nominated as the Employee of the month by an ILU resident for always being there and listening to the ILU residents whenever needed. Congratulations to Monika Beck who has been nominated as the Employee of the month for Accent Home Care for her hard work and fantastic consumer focused service. Congratulations to the following staff who were also nominated in July for demonstrating our values of Trustworthiness, Teamwork, and Humility & Accountability: Amanda Walker (CCC), Sherish Azharudin (RN), Nicole Gammell (EN), Lisa Theakstone (EN), Susana Lammertsma (EN), Jessica Freeland (PCA Med endorsed), Cindy Hughes (PCA), Shahid Amlani (PCA), Maria Lister (PCA), Minika Vaghela (FSA). Well done everyone!

25.01.2022 A Home Care Package is a Government Funded program to assist older Australians to remain independent in their own home for longer. These packages allow you to have flexibility with the types of services you wish to receive, including who delivers the service and when. Accent Home Care services areas all over metro regions of Victoria. Please visit our website to find out more.

25.01.2022 Elfie, one of our Christmas market stall holders has been busy sewing masks in these changing times. Elfie would like to offer our community a huge discount on face masks and will be donating anything she makes to charity. Masks are between $5.00 and $8.00 each, cheaper for multiple purchases. Masks can be made to order with 2 or 3 layers with a filter pocket added if needed. Masks vary in design, see photos and elastic can be worn overhead to ease comfort. To order please phone Elfie on 0411 072 501 or email her [email protected]

25.01.2022 Isnt it the perfect time to send a beautiful card? Do you know a friend who has a birthday soon or simply want to cheer someone up? Take a look at these stunning pop-up cards from Eva T - Unique. Eva T Unique is one of our Christmas market stall holders and Eva would like to offer our community 5% off any cards and succulents when you mention this post. Simply order through her Facebook page @evatunique call on 0418 588 091 or email [email protected]. Happy shopping everyone!

24.01.2022 Accent Home Care is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Community Care Support Workers. If this sounds like you, apply through our website.

24.01.2022 We love being a part of the wider Bayswater community; especially with regards to aged care. So what should you look for when considering a Bayswater aged care provider? We've got just the blog to help answer those questions for you.

23.01.2022 Accent Home Care offers vital services enabling seniors to live safely at home, on their terms while continuing to achieve their goals. Accent provides flexible services that deliver care and support focused on you, your unique needs and your lifestyle. Services may include but are not limited to personal care, cleaning, gardening, respite, meal preparation, shopping, social support and medication management.While offering choice and flexibility on how your plan is managed.... For more information or to be guided through applying for a home care package please call 8720 1338 or visit https://accenthomecare.org.au/ #ttha #accenthomecare #homecare #melbournehomecare #ageinginplace #carers

23.01.2022 Elizabeth from Herbal Teas Australia, one of our beloved market stall holders, would like to offer our community some specials as our market will not go ahead this year. Purchase 3 teas on their website and get one FREE OR Purchase 3 packets of Kids Love Tea and get a FREE tea infuser... OR Purchase 5 packets of Herbal Teas Australia tea and receive FREE shipping, a FREE tea and a FREE Wellness pack They are also offering $5 off your first website order. To purchase, please visit their website www.herbalteasaustralia.com.au www.herbalteasaustralia.com.au

22.01.2022 It has been quite the year in 2020 especially with the impact that COVID-19 has had on our organisation. So we thought we'd share a few words on what we've been doing every day, to ensure we keep all consumers, staff, and community as safe as possible.

22.01.2022 In light of recent negative press for the Aged Care sector, we at TTHA would like to say how simply proud we are of all of our staff here. Each and every shift our staff are committed to the utmost care, well-being and safety of our residents and for this we are so grateful! Keep on smiling TTHA, we will all get through this together. #agedcare

21.01.2022 Residents and staff dressed up in their spookiest costumes to celebrate Halloween here at TTHA. The home was decorated in a sea of orange and black where many a scary hat or outfit could be seen. After lunch, residents were treated to a special screening on the big screen of ‘Frankenweenie’ while enjoying their Friday happy hour with cupcakes, hot food and of course a favourite beverage.

20.01.2022 "If it wasn't for the elderly, we wouldn't be where we are today" - Nettie Febus

19.01.2022 Family. It means the everything to us at Accent Home Care.

19.01.2022 "Aging has wonderful beauty and we should have respect for that" - Eartha Kitt

19.01.2022 Current exposure sites, please ensure that you get tested and isolate for 14 days.

19.01.2022 Government funded home care packages exist to assist older Australians to remain independent in their own home for longer which we see as incredibly important for their overall welfare. These packages allow you or your loved one to have all the flexibility necessary with the types of services you or your loved one wish to receive. This includes everything from who delivers the services and when. We service areas all over metro Victora, so if you wish to find out more about how to access a government funded home care package, click the link below. https://accenthomecare.org.au/home-care-package/

19.01.2022 TTHA is running a Christmas fundraiser to raise funds for our residents Christmas celebrations and gifts, as our largest fundraiser, the TTHA Christmas market was cancelled due to the pandemic. The annual market is the largest fundraiser for TTHA and goes towards many initiatives to improve the daily lives and events for our residents. If you are able, we would be most grateful if you could donate towards this fundraiser and ensure Christmas is a success. Click the link below to donate, all donations are fully tax deductible.

19.01.2022 Do you or a family member receive care in an Aged Care Home? Join the Department of Health's next webinar in its series about Australia's aged care reforms. The webinar will include:... Information about new funding models in residential aged care how new reporting requirements will improve care and create a star rating system for comparing residential aged care services how we will improve service choice for senior Australians who need and use aged care. People who work in residential care are encouraged to participate in the webinar. Webinar date : Tuesday, June 22 2021 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm AEST

18.01.2022 Our social support groups have existed for more than 15 years and cater mainly for non-English speaking backgrounds who live in the wider Knox community. And because our clients are diverse in language and culture, our outings are always a lot of fun. Our aim for our social support groups is simple - provide a relaxed and caring environment for clients to attend outings that they typically wouldn't be able to attend on their own. They're designed to encourgae and promote inde...pendence and interaction, whilst having fun all at the same time. To find out more, click the link below to find out more about our social support group program. https://accenthomecare.org.au/social-support-group/

18.01.2022 Our wonderful friends at Gourmet Czech Australia would like to offer free local delivery to our community and a $10 flat rate shipping Australia wide to send a loved one a sweet treat this Christmas. Please use the Promo Code WEIHNACHTSMARKT, when you checkout to get this deal and there is no minimum spend. The Christmas range will be available from 1st October, it will include: Hand decorated, individually gift packaged gingerbread Pre-decorated gingerbread house kits... Gingerbread gift boxed sets Our ever popular gingerbread baking mixes All our products are available in Original, Gluten FREE or Dairy FREE options Please place your orders early so you dont miss out, as their production capacity usually reaches its limits closer to Christmas. Gourmet Czech will also offer a small Oktoberfest Gingerbread range, available from 15th September, if anyone is keen to uphold the popular tradition, albeit on a smaller scale. Again, they will offer our community FREE Melbourne delivery with a Promo Code OKTOBERFEST, applied during checkout. No minimum spend. To purchase, please visit their website www.gourmetczech.com.au

17.01.2022 Spring has been producing some simply stunning days, with warm breezes and sunshine. On days like these residents have enjoyed getting outdoors and savouring in the warmth and fresh air. The courtyards and balconies around TTHA have been the favourite spots to play cards, have a coffee and catch up with friends. Residents in Sarona also relaxed Saturday afternoon with a film on the big screen, 'August Rush,' physical distancing was maintained during all activities.

17.01.2022 The Spring Newsletter is Here! https://ttha.org.au//TTHA-Newsletter-Header_Spring_FINAL.p In this spring edition, we have the annual report from our CEO Eva and Chairman Paul, updates from our departments, COVID19 update, we introduce our new General Manager for Accent Home Care, Nick and we also introduce our Infection Control Team and much, much more. We hope you are staying safe and happy and we look forward to seeing you all soon as restrictions begin to ease.... Make sure to put up your feet, and enjoy with a cuppa

17.01.2022 Sherlock Designs are a real favourite at our annual Christmas market, their hand crafted pieces are a wonderful gift for a loved one. As our market unfortunately cannot go ahead they would like to offer the TTHA community 10% off purchases between now and Christmas!! Plenty of time to buy, please use code TTHA10 to get your discount and keep watching their website as the range is always changing. Closer to Christmas you can purchase their beautiful range of Christmas pieces and ornaments. To purchase please visit their website www.sherlockdesigns.com.au and dont forget to like them on Facebook Sherlock Designs. Happy shopping everyone.

17.01.2022 Following on from Lisas instructional video below, please see the attached images with regards to dos and donts of applying, removing and disposing of masks. If you have any questions please dont hesitate to contact a member of our care team.

16.01.2022 The weekend saw quite a bit of rain which means its best to stay warm and indoors. Residents enjoyed playing card games whilst drinking coffee and socialising. Others loved relaxing in the reading room, flicking through magazines and appreciating the beautiful mountain views. After lunch residents retired to the lounge for a screening of the Australian film Charlie & Boots on the big screen in Sarona Upper, with physical distancing adhered to.

16.01.2022 Deanna Roberts Studio is a great volunteer, market stall holder and friend of TTHA. We are excited to shared her specials with you today of free postage for $50 or more spent on jewellery only or $200 or more on all products. The free postage option is applied in the check out when shoppers enter the coupon codes 50CARE or 200CARE when checking out. To purchase, please visit her website www.deannaroberts.com.au/shop and shoppers can either utilise the Chat facility on the site so Deanna can chat with you or contact her by email [email protected] with any questions. Happy shopping everyone

16.01.2022 My name is Nick Grakini and I am the new General Manager of Community Services for Accent Home Care. I am excited to have joined a team that is highly experienced in delivering social support programs and Home Care Packages. The values of Accent Home Care align with my passion of delivering quality individualised care. I am fortunate to have worked with several industry leading Aged Care organisations in both clinical and managerial roles, which includes Victorian Hospitals a...s well as private, public residential and community services. I must say 2020 is a challenging year. We have had bush fires and now we are in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to remember that you are not alone and Accent Home Care is well placed to support you. If there is anything we can do to assist, please dont hesitate to contact your Care Advisor on (03) 8720 1338. See more

16.01.2022 Thank you to our wonderful staff at TTHA on Aged Care Employee Day! We think you are amazing, especially during these challenging times and some of our residents would like to tell you so... #ThanksforCaring

16.01.2022 The penguin parade has recently begun live streaming the nightly return of penguins to their shores. This is live streamed each evening at dusk and can be viewed live online. Our wonderful lifestyle team recorded this and replayed it for our residents last Thursday after lunch. Residents were in awe of these beautiful creatures as they watched them return to their burrows from their day of fishing. We encourage you to log in one evening, its a wonderful sight to see.

16.01.2022 COVID FREE Lets all remain COVID FREE! We all have a part!

16.01.2022 Happy fathers day to all of the special vatters, papas, dads, opas, nonnos, pops, daddies and fathers. Whatever your loved ones call you, we hope that your day is as special as you. Happy fathers day to all of our residents, staff, families and community members, have a wonderful day!

15.01.2022 Without stating the obvious, exercising regularly is incredibly important. Not only can you benefit from it physically but the mental benefits are plenty too. Our latest blog looks at what you can be doing in and around the house to keep physically active whilst living independently.

15.01.2022 On Friday the 22nd of January residents and staff celebrated Australia day. The home was decorated in the colours of the Australian flag with accents of green and gold. Staff dressed in their Aussie best and residents donned temporary tattoos for the occasion. Everyone enjoyed a BBQ lunch cooked on our beautiful sunny balcony with a dessert of pavlova while listening to iconic Australian songs. In the afternoon, residents were treated to happy hour complete with meat pies, sausage rolls and cold beer.

15.01.2022 A huge thank you to Pinchapoo who donated some wonderful toiletries packs for our fathers day gifts. Items such and soaps, body wash, moisturiser and cologne. Residents assisted lifestyle to create the packs, sorting and bagging them up. Our fathers were overjoyed to receive them and were thrilled with the quality and variety of the packs. Thanks again Pinchapoo!

15.01.2022 Ever wondered what home care can do for your quality of life? Read our latest blog and find out how.

14.01.2022 Activity packs are distributed to residents every Friday and are proving to be a real hit. Activity packs are offered in both English and German and include a variety of activities to exercise their brains. Activities such as crosswords, word searches, quizzes, riddles, colouring pages, sudoku and reminiscing prompts a great way to spend an afternoon.

14.01.2022 Our wonderful fathers were celebrated in style over the weekend. Festivities began on Friday with a special Fathers day happy hour. Residents were treated to a beer or wine with some delicious hot food from our kitchen. The halls of TTHA were decorated in blue and white and residents relaxed the afternoon away. Sunday morning our special fathers received a wonderful gift of toiletries with their breakfast trays, residents were overjoyed. Our specials fathers of the ILU community received their gifts from staff on Friday also and what a wonderful surprise it was. We hope your fathers day was just as special!

14.01.2022 Come and get in touch with our dedicated care team here at Accent Home Care to help you through the process of applying for a government funded home care package. You might be eligible for up to $51,808 per year from the government to fund personalised home care services. Get in touch with one of our wonderful case managers by calling (03) 8720 1338 or visiting us online by clicking the link below.

14.01.2022 Thank you to all residents and staff who participated in the TTHA asymptomatic COVID19 testing completed by Aspen Health on 14th and 15th September. This testing is currently undertaken at facilities with NO known active cases of COVID19. There was a total of 104 staff and 65 residents tested over the 2 days and all results have returned with COVID19 NOT DETECTED. Thank you to all the staff who took the time to attend and thank you to all the staff who assisted with the resident movements. Thank you all for your hard work, vigilance in conducting the screening and communicating any respiratory symptoms promptly in order for us to be able to ensure we remain COVID FREE.

13.01.2022 Stay safe everyone & stay local!

13.01.2022 As regulations have recently changed, we thought it would be helpful to share a movie with our community on current protocols when entering TTHA and correct mask hygiene and use. If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to contact a member of staff via phone 8720 1333 or email [email protected]

13.01.2022 The latest Accent Home Care newsletter is now available. In this edition we introduce you to Lauren Williams, our Care Advisor Nurse. Lauren is an RN and comes to Accent Home Care with vast knowledge in the care field. Lauren will complement our team and visit clients who require nursing care. Welcome to Lauren and enjoy the read. https://accenthomecare.org.au//Accent-News-October-2020-Vo

12.01.2022 Thank you to all staff for the wonderful work you have all been doing, each and every day! Congratulations to Jodi Trinder who has been nominated as the Employee of the Month for TTHA residential for August by her colleagues. Jodi received the award for her exceptional team work, kindness and willingness to help all her colleagues. Congratulations to the following staff who were also nominated for demonstrating our values of Trustworthiness, Teamwork, Humility and Accountability; Annette Sims (PCA); Ros-An Dindo (Cook); Sally Dickson (FSA) and Elise Kruizinga (lifestyle assistant). Keep up the good work everyone and keep smiling!

11.01.2022 Age is not how old you are, but how many years of fun you've had.

10.01.2022 "Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been" - David Bowie

10.01.2022 Regardless of our age, we live in such tech dominated world that it's almost hard to escape it. So we thought we'd write up a blog article on some of the free and paid phone apps available to the elderly.

09.01.2022 Enchanted Little Oak is a family owned business in Wantirna South specialising in unique, Eco-friendly and ethically made baby, childrens wear, accessories and toys. Enchanted Little Oak would like to offer our community Bedhead Bucket & Legionnaire hats for the discounted price of $23 and winter range beanies for $20. They are also offering 40% off RRP on all of their Aster & Oak organic cotton clothing which includes rompers, jumpsuits and dresses. To order please visit their website on www.enchantedlittleoak.com.au or email them at [email protected]. Enjoy your online shopping!

08.01.2022 Exercise is good for the soul and in the current challenging times there is nothing better than getting up and active. Residents love nothing more than going on their daily one-to-one walks with staff. If weather permits a sunny walk around the garden, a visit to the birds or a stroll around the building is so uplifting. Where will your daily walk take you today?

08.01.2022 TTHA COVID19 UPDATE - 29th July 2020 We are all experiencing unprecedented times with the threat to our health, well being and lives from the COVID19 virus. The health authorities identified aged care as high risk due to the vulnerable health status of the elderly and having witnessed the terrible experience that aged care in other parts of the world had recorded. Whilst our Federal and State levels of Government recognised this risk back in March, the growing exposure of age...Continue reading

07.01.2022 We would like to invite you to read a communication from our Chairman, Paul English to all staff of TTHA on what has been a challenging year. Please click the link below to view.

07.01.2022 Looking for a home care package that is tailored exactly to your needs? Click the link below to discover what we can offer you to ensure you can continue living how you want to.

07.01.2022 Accent Home Care is experiencing considerable growth in the provision of Home Care Packages. As a result, we are recruiting to several positions in our community care team which includes: Service Coordinator Scheduling shifts for Direct Care Workers and brokered service providers ... (Experiencing in rostering and scheduling is required) Care Advisor Conducting assessments, reviews and creating care plans for customers (Must have or willing to acquire the relevant qualifications in Case Management/on the job training provided) Community Registered Nurse - Creating measurable goals for consumers that are in-line with their nursing needs (Must be able to work autonomously in providing community nursing) https://accenthomecare.org.au/work-with-us/

06.01.2022 A poem to remember the fallen on this day of days for our country. For the Fallen Laurence Binyon (1869-1943)... With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, Our country mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres, There is music in the midst of desolation And a glory that shines upon our tears.

05.01.2022 What a perfect time to spoil yourself or a loved one with a beautiful handcrafted piece of jewellery. These stunning treasures can even be posted to a loved one for a birthday or special occasion! Lisa B would like to offer our community 15% off all items on her website with the code NL2015 entered at the checkout. Thanks, Lisa B jewellery for this wonderful special! Be sure to like her Facebook page and get onto her website to purchase www.lisabjewellery.com.au for this wonderful special!

05.01.2022 Tabulam & Templer Homes for the Aged Inc is a multicultural aged care provider that promotes independence, self-esteem, choice and outstanding customer service through its Accent Home Care division. Vacancy locations: We currently have vacancies working a range of hours per fortnight... We are looking for people who are passionate about caring for aged care and can communicate well within a team. About the role: Provide personal care, domestic assistance, escorted transportation and social support for elderly clients in their own homes. Upholds the new Aged Care Standards of consumer choice and dignity. Provide excellent customer service. Maintain Professional Boundaries Understand and apply the privacy and confidentiality Act. Ensure health and safety laws are adhered to. Sound knowledge around infection control and manual handling. As a not-for-profit organisation, we offer competitive hourly rate and salary packaging. Skills and experience: Strong communication with interpersonal skills. Strong organisational skills with attention to detail. Able to work independently, diligently and follow instructions/ care task list. Reliable, flexible and able to commit to a variety of shifts. Certificate III or above within the health and community services. 12 months previous experience within Community/Aged Care (desired). Multilingual (desired). Please note you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply. Applicants must have a valid police clearance, Victorian driver's license, your own reliable car which must be fully comprehensively insured and a smart phone. COVID-19 considerations: 2020 Flu Vaccination COVID Screening before each shift PPE Training PPE to be worn on all shifts P: 8720 1338 E: [email protected]

05.01.2022 Residents and staff had a lovely day on Thursday for RUOK Day. Residents and staff were treated to a coffee from our friends at Franklin Coffee and enjoyed a delicious cupcake or sugar cookie. This day is important to remember to ask friends, family and colleagues R U OK? If you notice a change, no matter how small, in your friends, family and peers. Look for clues in: What theyre saying What theyre doing Whats going on in their life... By acting as eyes and ears and reaching out to anyone whos going through a tough time we can show them theyre supported and encourage them to access help sooner. Learn more at www.ruok.org.au

04.01.2022 Reminiscing about our German Christmas market. Due to COVID restrictions this year our popular Christmas market has not gone ahead, we have therefore posted some of our favourite pics for you to enjoy. We hope to be back in 2021, thankyou to everyone for your continued support, and understanding, if you would like to make a contribution towards the home this year we have set up a Give Now page. Link provided below. ... https://www.givenow.com.au/tthachristmasfundraiser #christmasmarket #germanmarket #market

04.01.2022 With spring one day away, residents were delighted to participate in some one on one gardening. The roving gardening trolley was taken to residents rooms by our lifestyle team, where residents got their hands dirty planting and re-potting some stunning blooms. Another creative way of enjoying some relaxing activity time.

04.01.2022 Its a joy, in such challenging times to be part of a wonderful wider community of people. A huge thank you to Debbie Newlands, her mum and Jan Matthews for their generous donations of hand crafted knitted and crochet items for our residents. The talent of these ladies is truly amazing and the smiles that these gifts were met with was heart-warming. Thank you, ladies, for bringing a smile to our residents faces.

04.01.2022 Our residents love gardening and when the weather is a little wild outside as winter has set in, indoor gardening is the perfect alternative! Residents and staff have worked together to create indoor gardening tables to be utilised in the colder months and by residents with limited mobility. We were also lucky that some of our extremely talented residents in Otto Lower were able to use their handyman skills to assist with assembly of the tables. Residents facility wide are enjoying planting a variety of edible plants including strawberries, mint and pansies.

03.01.2022 Current challenging times and tight restrictions make celebrations and birthdays more difficult to acknowledge. However, they also make us all more creative and determined to make the day special for a loved one. Look at this much loved TTHA family marking a special birthday for one of our residents. Well done to all involved. #agedcare

03.01.2022 Melbourne Cup is always celebrated in style here at TTHA and this year was no different. Residents and staff participated in various Melbourne Cup sweeps and if these photos are anything to go by, winners are grinners. Residents and staff were encouraged to wear a special hat or fascinator to join in the festivities, while everyone relished in a delectable high tea of delicate cakes and sandwiches paired with beer, wine, lemonade and a special treat of Mimosas.

01.01.2022 Once again thank you to the wonderful, amazing, beautiful staff here at TTHA! Friday 7th of August saw staff spoilt with goody bags, donuts and cards thanking them for everything they do, every single day. Keep up the good work team and keep on smiling!

01.01.2022 We are currently recruiting for a Service Coordinator, click on the below link for further details.

01.01.2022 WE ARE OPEN!! Thanks to our fabulous team we have reopened after the recent lockdown with our COVID safe plan and to government guidelines! Come in today and en...joy a delicious meal or grab our monthly special, a coffee and a muffin for only $5.00! Thank you to our community for your wonderful support. See more