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Vivir Healthcare

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8629 1188

Address: Level 16, 570 Bourke St 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Join us for Australian Physiotherapy Associations NSW/ACT virtual job show on Wednesday! The event is open to all APA student members. If you cannot attend, but wish to speak to a team member about our Graduate Program, please click here>> https://www.vivir.com.au/careers/graduate-program

24.01.2022 Its National Reconciliation Week This years theme is In this together Unity creates a shared sense of belonging and identity; this includes the histories, cultures and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. ... Here are few ways you at home can participate in reconciliation week: Share information online - aboriginal history and culture Hold a virtual morning tea - raise awareness around this observance Get involved - support a campaign that promotes unity You can find worthwhile campaigns here: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/get-involved/ #NRW2020 #inthistogether2020

24.01.2022 Join us today at the OT Exchange Online event! Our friendly team members are waiting to talk to you about a career in Occupational Therapy >> https://www.otausevents.com.au/otexchange2020/ #OTexchange2020

23.01.2022 This August we are Stepping Up to Breast Cancer Please donate to support our team and help us raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation >> https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/fundraiser/teamvivir #StepUptoBreastCancer

23.01.2022 We have launched our new website! Here are our top 3 favourite things to read on our new site: Our new NDIS and Private Services... Our clients and team members testimonials Our News section (which we cant wait to add to) What we love the most? Our new website makes it easier for you to learn about who we are and what we do

23.01.2022 For #RUOKDay yesterday our Vivir support team held a special morning tea. They discussed mental health support and what activities they are doing while working from home to maintain their mental wellbeing. With their permission, we asked to share their inspiring activities in the hope they will be helpful to others.

22.01.2022 Looking to kick start your career in Occupational Therapy? Speak to our support team at our Virtual Booth. Click here to register your attendance >> https://www.otausevents.com.au/otexchange2020/register-now-

21.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day! For all of those in isolation, here are some last minute gift ideas you can have delivered: Gift basket... E-card Meal from a local eatery Bouquet of flowers Arts & crafts packs Chocolates & champagne Skincare package Puzzles Pot plant for the garden See more

21.01.2022 If youre over 40, get tested for #DiabetesWeek Learn more>> https://www.itsabouttime.org.au/

21.01.2022 This teenager kept aged care residents entertained and active during the pandemic with Tik Tok Some benefits of these dance routines include: Improving cognitive abilities... Social interaction Physical fitness Improved coordination & balance See more

19.01.2022 Do terms like ACFI and AN-ACC have you scratching your head? Our Head of Shared Services, Michael Gaggiano, provides an introduction to aged care funding in Australia by answering some common questions we get asked. Click to read>>

19.01.2022 Its World Red Cross Day. Click to read their article on how you can help during COVID-19> https://chndlrmcl.co/35j0wAD Or, if youre feeling extra generous, follow this link to buy a gift for someone in need> https://chndlrmcl.co/35sY7U5

18.01.2022 During this period asking R U OK? seems more essential than ever. Follow these 4 steps to ask your coworkers R U OK?: Ask... Listen Encourage Action Check-in If you require immediate support please click here >> https://www.ruok.org.au/findhelp #RUOKDay

18.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW? 1.2 million Australians live with communication disability. Its Speech Pathology Week and we want to say a big thank you to all our Speech Pathologists who help their patients have a voice ... #SpeechPathologyWeek

18.01.2022 It's time to celebrate #NAIDOCWeek! This year's theme is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’. ‘Always Was, Always Will Be.’ acknowledges the First Nations People who have occupied and cared for this land for over 65,000 years.... This year’s #NAIDOC celebrations are being held in November (instead of July) due to the uncertainty and impact from the pandemic. To learn more about NAIDOC Week visit: https://www.naidoc.org.au/

17.01.2022 How has life changed for older Australians since the 1960s? Mobile services (such as meal delivery, homecare and telehealth) have brought such an improvement in quality of life for older Australians - and have been indispensable throughout the pandemic >>

17.01.2022 It was Christmas in July for our support teams meeting this month

17.01.2022 Fantastic feedback from one of our newer facilities as they presented three of our talented allied health professionals (Shabreena, Amy and Justin) with certificates of appreciation for #AgedCareEmployeeDay. Great work team!

16.01.2022 Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay. Through March & April Australia witnessed reports of increased cancellations and drops in donations. With times being tight, giving financially may not be possible, but if you qualify, by donating blood you can save lives >> https://www.donateblood.com.au/

16.01.2022 Trip Down Memory Lane Program was created by Litivity in partnership with Dementia Australia. It provides a fun and immersive virtual reality experience to improve fitness, engagement and the wellbeing of aged care residents. Read more here>> https://www.agedcareinsite.com.au//aged-care-residents-ta/

16.01.2022 In honour of #PetAppreciationWeek here are some of the top benefits of pet therapy in aged care: Increased social interaction Combat loneliness Alleviate symptoms of depression... Reduced stress, tension and fatigue Increased positive enthusiasm for life See more

15.01.2022 An interview with our very own Karen Leighton puts a spotlight on the increased demand for telehealth solutions and how the Vivir business, and its allied health professionals, have adapted to deliver their essentials services virtually. Click to read more>>

15.01.2022 Brings us joy to see some of our Brisbane & Sydney clinicians celebrating Christmas together! A well-earned reward for our team members who have been working hard on the frontline throughout 2020

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Annika for winning our support teams Guess Who? competition If you know our support team members you might even spot a familiar face or two

13.01.2022 Wishing everyone a safe and happy holidays over the festive season

13.01.2022 How has the aged care sector handled Covid-19 overseas? While the UK reported 22,000 deaths in their aged care facilities, Hong Kong and South Korea reported none.They attributed their success to their strict protocols, including: - 3 months quarantine in a hospital for those infected... - 2 weeks isolation for those in immediate contact with those infected - Regular tests and the use of tracking technology - Access to PPE - Having an infection controller in place before the pandemic hit with infection outbreak drills 4 times a year See more

12.01.2022 Palliative Care Week was created to raise awareness and understanding about palliative care in the Australian community. Currently the National Palliative Care are calling for expanded telehealth services during the pandemic. To read about the impact COVID-19 has had on the global palliative care community click here: https://chndlrmcl.co/2yRT9nB ... #palliativecareweek #agedcare

12.01.2022 Its International Nurses Day This years theme is A Voice to Lead - Nursing the Way to Health. As part of the healthcare community we take today to recognise the positive contribution nurses have made around the globe to the health and safety of our family, friends and neighbours.... Currently, nurses stand along with the rest of the healthcare workforce holding the frontline against this pandemic. Thank you to all the nurses and the wider healthcare community for your continued work.

11.01.2022 So what are Aged Care Quality Assessors looking for when they check the standards at your Aged Care facility?

11.01.2022 Aligned with this cultural shift, numerous enhancements are to be made to the aged care system and employment pathways to develop existing and future workers. As a Service provider of Allied Health Practitioners we are by no way immune to resource challenges especially as we continue to navigate through these unprecedented times. We have had to unleash our creativity on developing resource strategies to ensure we attract and retain a flexible workforce to meet the needs of our clients.

11.01.2022 It’s Remembrance Day. We encourage our team members to observe 1 minute’s silence at 11am in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts. For those who couldn’t attend events due to Covid restrictions, the Remembrance Day commemorative ceremony will be televised on ABC and ABC iView.

11.01.2022 It seems all this time shut indoors has made our support team act a little wacky - and we love it! Take a peek at their crazy hat themed monthly meeting

11.01.2022 Just in time for Christmas! Our Sydney and Melbourne support teams were fortunate to finally reunite for a cheerful Christmas lunch.

08.01.2022 We at Vivir Healthcare are proud to continue to source, employ and connect people in Australia to jobs during this challenging time. #WorkingSooner

07.01.2022 Does your facility need a little more festivity? Read our 12 simple tips on how to bring out the Christmas spirit this season>>

07.01.2022 For National Pain Week APA highlights 5 helpful facts about pain prevention. Click here for the full article>> https://bit.ly/2P4j5B5

06.01.2022 We are excited to announce our first official Clinician of the Quarter... Vijayalakshmi Perumal from NSW Congratulations Vijayalakshmi You demonstrated Vivir's values and received multiple nominations for your hard work, compassion and diligence.... When asked what she enjoys most about working in aged care, Vijayalakshmi responded "being able to make people smile by helping them achieve their goals."

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Katie-Ahn Huynh - winner of our support teams fun fact competition! Our support team was asked to connect fun facts to their coworkers. Fun facts included: My DNA links me to vikings... I speak 5 languages I am a coins and metal collector I used to compete in latin ballroom dancing I am afraid of chickens (x2) This was a great way to keep the team connected while being socially distant. We want to applaud Annika, our Shared Services consultant for running this team building activity

06.01.2022 Our team has already reached the halfway mark for Stepping Up Against Breast Cancer! If you havent already, please show our team some love by donating here>> https://bit.ly/3alWrOm To everyone who has contributed: ... Thank you, your support has helped motivate our team as they edge towards raising an impressive $3000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation See more

06.01.2022 Fellas, when was the last time you went to the doctor? Jeff Dunn from the Prostate Cancer Foundation recently reported a 60% reduction in the number of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests over the past eight weeks, compared to the 12 months before. Experts are fearing a post pandemic Tsunami of health problems, so dont wait! ... For #menshealthweek book your annual check up today.

05.01.2022 Contact our support team to find out about our telehealth services >> http://vivir.com.au/contact/

05.01.2022 If you’re searching for volunteer opportunities over this Christmas period, please visit: https://www.volunteer.com.au/ The holidays can be an isolating and depressing time for some older Australians, but you can make the difference. #volunteeratchristmas #volunteeraustralia #agedcareaustralia

04.01.2022 The National Health Survey states the highest percentage (19.4%) of people with diabetes are aged 85 and over. For #WorldDiabetesDay we are sharing information on how to prevent, identify and manage diabetes in older aged people click here >> https://www.aihw.gov.au//conte/health-functioning/diabetes

03.01.2022 DONATE NOW: https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/fundraiser/teamvivir Congratulations to team Vivir for making it to your last day of #StepUpToBreast Cancer and for raising over $3000! If you havent yet, you can still donate to the National Breast Cancer Foundation and support our hard stepping team - just click the link above.

03.01.2022 Where words fail, music speaks. Hans Christian Andersen Musical memories are often preserved in Alzheimer's disease because key brain areas linked to musical memory are relatively undamaged by the disease. ... We see a heartwarming example of this from former prima ballerina Marta. Watch here>>

02.01.2022 Today is Aged Care Employee Day! Thank you to all our employees - this year has asked more from our clinicians and support staff than any year in our companys history. Be proud that your work contributes to the heath, wellbeing and safety of those whose lives are most vulnerable during this pandemic.... The test of a civilization is in the way that it cares for its helpless members. Pearl S. Buck #thanksforcaring

02.01.2022 Its National Sorry Day Today we remember and recognise the Stolen Generations of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We hope this national day of apology contributes to the journey of healing the past. We seek forgiveness, but to never forget the suffering of those who came before us.

02.01.2022 The proof is in the pudding! Keeping your mind & body stimulated is the key to shuffling at 103

02.01.2022 Get first hand accounts from older Australians of their lives during World War 2 from this podcast series. Hear history from the perspective of those who lived it. Click to listen>> https://www.uniting.org//my-life-at-w/podcast-1-enlistment