Amana Life no 49

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NO 49 2014

Contents Working in the gap between health and aged care..........2 Excellence in Care..............4 Home Care clients receive enhanced service...............5 Lease-for-life villas give new lease of life........................5 Serving the needs of younger people with dementia.........6 Lifestyle and leisure role created.............................6 Thanks to our volunteers.....7 Staff and families fly the kite..................................8 Staff profile.......................9 CEO sleeps out for the homeless..........................9 New appointments........... 10 Investing to save............. 10 Celebrating our “veteran soldier”........................... 11

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In line with our values, no one is denied a service just because they are unable to manage the full co-payment. We have also expanded our free McCusker Nurse Service to support those living with dementia and their families. See page 3 for more information. Photo: Leon Shaffer

Embracing opportunities to live better CEO Ray Glickman considers the impact of changes to the way aged care is funded and regulated.

Amana Living’s slogan is ‘Living the Second Half of Life’. This embodies our belief that ageing is another stage in life to be embraced and enjoyed to the full.

This message could be equally applied to the aged and community care sector at present. We have been waiting in nervous anticipation for the Coalition government’s first budget. We have also been preparing Amana Living for the changes that flow to the sector from the ‘Living Longer, Living Better’ legislation, much of which came into effect on 1 July.

While the aged care sector was largely cushioned from the harsher impacts of the federal budget, the Coalition government has since cut the dementia

supplement, inflicting serious damage to our budget and our capacity to support people living with dementia.

Changes to aged care legislation and regulations will be testing for aged care organisations and their residents and clients alike. The users of our services will see a greater emphasis on ‘consumer direction’ – the opportunity for them to shape the care packages they receive in a more meaningful way.

However, they will also experience a requirement to make greater financial contribution towards the cost of their care, as well as differences in the way the charges for some services are means-tested. At Amana Living, in line with our values, the contribution is based continued over...

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on a person’s ability to pay, and no one is denied a service just because they are unable to manage the full co-payment.

Providers such as Amana Living will need to adjust to a period of greater uncertainty in the cash flows we will receive and more detailed regulation of some aspects of our operations.

At Amana Living, we accept continuous change as a given and we thrive on it. We have prepared carefully for the legislative changes, so that we can manage the transition well while helping residents, clients and their families get to grips with what the changes entail.

An important part of this preparation is the development of our new service entry. We are reaching the final stages of implementing a new one-stop ‘front door’, so that people can understand the options available to them, and easily access the full range of services.

Ray Glickman, CEO

Working in the gap between health and aged care Amana Living is expanding its services in the space between aged and health care, to help keep older people in their own homes for longer.

“There are a number of ways in which Amana Living helps older people to remain living in their own homes,” said CEO Ray Glickman. “Early intervention is the key.”

In the field of dementia care, Amana Living Patron, His Excellency Mr Malcolm McCusker, launched the McCusker Nurse South service in May. The new service, established with support from Perpetual Funding Trust, effectively doubles the reach of this award-winning program.

The McCusker Nurse Service is an early intervention program supporting the carers of people living with dementia. By pointing the carer to appropriate resources and services, the McCusker Nurse can help to improve the quality of life for both carer and their loved one, and prevent unnecessary moves to hospital or residential care.

“Demand for the McCusker Nurse Service in the southern region of Perth alone is projected to top 13,000 by 2018,” said Ray Glickman.

“We are thrilled to be able to appoint the McCusker Nurse South, and to build on the experience gained in the northern suburbs. While the capacity of one nurse doesn’t stretch to anywhere near 13,000, this will go some way to alleviate crises for more carers.”

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The Modified Carer Strain Index, a validated tool which measures carers’ perceptions of their wellbeing, has shown a significant improvement in the overall wellbeing of the carers accessing the service. Over 60% said that their sense of wellbeing had improved.

and in the upsetting behaviours often displayed by those living with dementia. The customer service satisfaction results from June 2013 show a very high rate of satisfaction overall, with over 97% of respondents demonstrating that they are very satisfied with the service.”

“We know that the McCusker Nurse Service is having a significant positive impact,” said Amana Living Chief Operating Officer Suzi Cowcher.

The first of its kind in Australia, the McCusker Nurse North Service was established by Amana Living in 2011, with generous support from the McCusker Charitable Foundation.

The new McCusker Nurse South will

“Carers have reported a marked reduction in the strain of caring

At the McCusker Nurse South Launch are (L to R) CEO Ray Glickman, His Excellency Malcolm McCusker, McCusker Nurse North Liz Scott, McCusker Nurse South Karen Malone, Tonya McCusker and Amana Living Chairman Steve Scudamore.

Photo: Leon Shaffer

be based at Amana Living Bull Creek, as part of a suite of dementia services.

The Bull Creek facility currently offers residential, respite and day care for people living with dementia. The centre is currently being extended to provide transition care beds as part of a jointly funded State and Commonwealth scheme. This program assists people who are transitioning from a hospital stay and need more time to restore their abilities or find long-term care options.

Planning is underway to establish a similar dementia services hub at Amana Living Kinross, due to open in 2016.

“These two dementia-specific hubs will be the first of their kind in WA,” said Ms Cowcher.

“Thanks to funding from the Commonwealth government and the McCusker Charitable Foundation, we have been able to develop these services more quickly than we had anticipated, yet they are still long overdue, given the rapidly growing need.”

the University of Western Australia investigating the potential for nursing intervention to prevent unnecessary hospitalisation.

“Amana Living has a very strong clinical care division, with lots of experience in delivering high care in our nursing homes,” said Ray Glickman. “Our Home Care team is also expanding rapidly, to meet the personal and clinical needs of older people at home. In addition, our dementia services have been established for many years, and have recently expanded to create a specialist management team.

“Keeping older people in their own homes fits with our belief in maintaining health and independence at every age and stage. It therefore makes perfect sense to expand into the gap between health and aged care, an area of growing need.”

Amana Living has been awarded 65 transition care places catering for a mix of frail-aged, older adult mental health and dementia clients. Amana Living Mosman Park – the former Dorothy Genders Hostel – will house 28 of those places. Changes in the way aged care is funded had rendered this facility unviable due to the small number of beds, and it was therefore closed earlier this year.

However, transition care is funded differently, which means a facility of this size can be viable for this type of care.

Transition care provides an interesting career development opportunity for those working in aged care and geriatric services. The new service has meant employing around 120 new staff.

Amana Living Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Development Manager, Pam Deans, is playing a key role in the delivery of transition care, coordinating a multi-disciplinary team.

Pam already supports staff across all sites with training and up-skilling, so that they are better able to manage the increase in acute clinical needs we are experiencing among our residents.

Nurse Practitioner Pam Deans, pictured here with Enrolled Nurse Sue Angwin, is playing a key role in the delivery of transition care, which aims to optimise the health and independence of older people after a stay in hospital.

Photo: Leon Shaffer

Pam also coordinated Amana Living’s involvement in the Wicking Project – a four-year research study with

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Excellence in Care Amana Living awarded for injury prevention.

The Amana Living Injury Prevention Program has won a prestigious ACSWA (Aged and Community Services WA) ‘Excellence in Care’ Award in the new ‘Health & Wellbeing’ category.

As a result of the Injury Prevention Program, Amana Living has achieved a much lower incident rate than the aged care industry average, resulting in improved consistency in delivery of care.

The number of compensation claims has dropped by a massive 70% in just five years, with a corresponding 85% drop in the cost of payouts. Workers’ compensation payments plummeted from over $1 million in 2006/07 to just over $128,000 in 2012/13. This has resulted in sharp reductions in insurance premiums.

Other important impacts have been an improvement in retention of competent, experienced, trained staff, reducing the cost of replacement, and staff morale has improved too.

L to R: Health and Safety Manager Angela Summers, Brett Waterman representing Western United Financial Services (category sponsor) and General Manager Human Resources Jenny Williams with the ACSWA ‘Excellence in Care’ Award for Health & Wellbeing.

“This program plays a vital role in optimising the wellbeing of our staff,” said General Manager Human Resources, Jenny Williams. “I’m thrilled to see it receive the recognition it deserves.”

Helping men with dementia to contribute.

Enabling a person with dementia to make a real contribution and enjoy meaningful activities is a rare yet vital skill – one that earned Day Club Assistant Eugene Hands a High Commendation in the ‘Employee’ category.

Eugene enjoys his work at Amana Living Osborne Park so much that he has to be reminded to go home at the end of the day. His primary role is to run the men’s shed at Catherine King Day Club, where he facilitates a variety of creative projects for men living with dementia.

His outstanding skills and energy earned Eugene a High Commendation in the ‘Employee’ category for this year’s ACSWA Awards.

“Amana Living believes in encouraging residents and clients to enjoy life, and to be the best that they can be by focusing on their strengths,” said Amana Living CEO Ray Glickman.

“Eugene achieves this, while having fun, and he cares for clients’ families too. I’m very happy that he has received High Commendation from the industry for his dedication.”

Ray Glickman at Royal Perth Yacht Club after the Amana Living Cup presentations in March, with (L to R) Commodore Barry Honey, Captain of Sail Mark Hansen, and Vice Commodore Mike Campbell. Ray said that he very much enjoyed the opportunity to hear from a segment of the Perth community who are truly living the second half of life, and he is looking forward to an ongoing relationship with Royal Perth Yacht Club.

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Lease-for-life villas give new lease of life

Home Care clients receive enhanced service

Grayce and Jenny, both in their late 60s, became firm friends soon after moving into Amana Living Treendale, and are now known as ‘the imps of the village’.

Older people who once might have moved into a residential care facility are now choosing to stay in their own homes for longer. This trend has been backed by increased government funding, and a steady growth in Amana Living’s Home Care division.

“We hit it off straight away and have the same sense of humour,” said Grayce. “Other residents call us ‘the imps’ because we get up to mischief!”

Treendale is a lease-for-life village in Australind near Bunbury. A lease-for-life development ensures peace of mind, an enhanced lifestyle and financial security. Over55s can purchase a home and then pay a modest weekly operating rent, which pays for most of the external maintenance and shared facilities. A deferred management fee covers renovations and refurbishments.

Above all, moving to Treendale has given Grayce and her husband Stan a new lease of life, making new friends and relaxing into a great social life.

Stan enjoys the bowling green at The Club, a leisure centre at the heart of Treendale. The facility has dining areas, a bar and pool table, theatre, library, hairdresser, pool, spa and gym, and a craft/activity room where Grayce and Jenny pursue patchwork quilting.

They also enjoy shopping together, as the village is only a short walk from local shops.

Amana Living Treendale will contain 114 homes, with stage 3 under construction. Prices are $425,000 and $435,000.

Sales enquiries to The Professionals on (08) 9725 9361, or visit www.amanaliving.com.au/treendale

“The Federal Government has made it clear that the growth area for future funding in aged care will support the expansion of home care services,” said General Manager of Home Care and Housing, Maria Davison.

“This reflects the strong and increasing demand we are experiencing for our Home Care services, which extend to the Perth metro area and the Goldfields.”

Providing home care services is logistically challenging. More than 200 Community Support Workers are on the road delivering a range of services to over 1,000 clients. This means not only managing complex rosters, but adjusting them as clients’ requirements change, sometimes at very short notice.

“We believe in helping people to stay in their own homes and active in their communities for as long as possible, so it’s very satisfying to be able to grow this essential service,” said Maria.

In recent months Amana Living has made some important changes.

Firstly, clients now have their own dedicated Care Coordinator, and we have appointed two Regional Coordinators who oversee the teams and are also available to clients. Having someone to call who knows them, their needs and their preferences is important to our clients, and the change is a direct response to this demand.

Secondly, Community Support Workers now have Team Leaders who are able to respond quickly with phone support while they are on the road, or in person if needed. This will result in a more effective service for our clients and greater support for our Community Support Workers.

As more residents in Amana Living retirement villages opt to receive Home Care services as well, there are plans to establish on-site staff at some sites, giving residents greater access and flexibility in receiving services.

Jenny Peterson (left) and Grayce Mawhinney, known as ‘the imps of the village’, are now firm friends after moving into Treendale around the same time.

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Serving the needs of younger people with dementia Dementia specialists at Amana Living are turning their attention to early-onset dementia, having seen younger clients attend the dementia-specific day club at Amana Living Bull Creek (Lefroy Day Club).

“The circumstances and needs of younger people living with dementia are often quite different from those of older people,” said Amana Living CEO Ray Glickman. “For a start, people in their 40s will want to listen to very different music from our clients in their 80s.

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“More importantly, many of them will have young families and partners left struggling to cope, financially, practically and emotionally. We aim to support the families as much as the people living with dementia, and this needs careful thought and individualised services.”

A new program at Lefroy Day Club is enabling younger people with dementia to get out and about safely with a high ratio of skilled staff, engaging with the community and activities they enjoyed before diagnosis.

“Dementia follows the same path, whatever your age, but there are some vital differences in the needs of people with younger-onset dementia,” said Amana Living Manager of Dementia and Restorative Services, Louise Hancock.

“While loss of mobility and continence do occur as the disease progresses, in the early stages the person will still be relatively active. They are unlikely to suffer from debilitating conditions associated with age, such as arthritis or glaucoma. Yet their mental functioning, especially memory, is impaired.”

Day Club Assistant Teresa Gardner (left) with Coordinator Arlene Tucker. Their task is to consider the needs of individual clients and create programs that are meaningful to them.

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Lifestyle and leisure role created A restructure of Amana Living’s Occupational Therapy, Lifestyle and Enrichment Programs at three sites aims to deliver a more customised service to residents.

Linda McMahon took up the new position of Lifestyle Coordinator for Amana Living Salter Point (Peter Arney Home), Duncraig (Lady McCusker Home) and Bayswater (St George’s Home) in March. Her first task was to evaluate lifestyle and enrichment activities, and assess how well the needs and preferences of individual residents are met.

“A profile of each resident is completed, with input from families and staff, to give an overall picture of their needs and preferences,” said Linda. “These are used to inform individual and group activity planning.

“For example, at Peter Arney Home, we found a group all interested in fishing. We are now developing an activity called Go Fish, with fishing quizzes, games, reminiscence, etc. If the trial is successful, the activity will be introduced at other sites.”

Linda says that if the group expresses a desire to go on a real fishing trip, this will be considered too.

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Linda works closely with Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Physiotherapists, who provide vital information. If a resident doesn’t attend any activities, Linda will look at a more individualised program with OT Assistants.

The Lifestyle Coordinator role has enabled therapists to maximise their clinical expertise, while Linda coordinates a coherent leisure program.

This includes three award-winning enrichment initiatives: the Wii World Cup tenpin bowling competition, the Project Picasso art initiative, internet browsing with Windows to the World, and iPad Connect, enabling residents to explore applications, have fun with photography, and play games.

“Lifestyle programs are about holistic care,” said Linda.

“You need to give people a choice of activities, create a sense of occupation, fun and social connection.

“Popular activities include music concerts, art, exercise classes – and if we didn’t offer Bingo, we would have riots on our hands!”

Thanks to our volunteers At a ‘thank-you’ morning tea in May, CEO Ray Glickman acknowledged long-serving Amana Living volunteers, including 89-year-old Mildred Underwood, who has been volunteering at Wearne House, Mandurah, for 31 years.

Ray also applauded Volunteer Coordinator Garry Jacobs for the ‘Volunteer Welcome Day’ initiative launched in April. Around 10 per cent of our volunteers participated in this learning experience, which furthered their knowledge about health and safety, including food safety and infection control, working with people with dementia, and all aspects of Amana Living services.

“It was a great day!” said Ray. “We hope that over time all our volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in this program.”

Amana Living has 228 volunteers, 88 per cent of them working in residential care facilities. They range in age from school students to over 90 years old. In fact, 26 of our volunteers are aged over 80.

Volunteer Coordinator Garry Jacobs with Rhys and Marlene, who both volunteer at James Brown House.

We are continually recruiting volunteers. If you are interested in joining this amazing team, please contact Garry Jacobs: 0477 722 411 – gjacobs@amanaliving.com.au

General Manager of Clinical Services Zenith Zeeman waits on Margaret and Pam, Frederick Guest Hostel volunteers.

James Brown House volunteers Karen and Hilda.

Hale Hostel volunteers Pam and Bev with Yooa, who donates her time at James Brown House. The morning tea was hosted at Karalee Tavern in Como, followed by a trip across the road to the historic Como Theatre for a movie.

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Staff and families fly the kite The Amana Living kite is symbolic of activity, fulfilment and freedom.

At the annual Staff and Family Picnic in April, excited children flew kites and enjoyed lots of activity, in true Amana Living style.

The event was attended by the Easter Bunny and various super heroes (from among our Senior Staff). A bouncy castle, side show alley, games, arts and crafts, fairy floss, popcorn and sausage sizzle were all laid on.

Above (L to R) Batman (aka General Manager Clinical Services Zenith Zeeman), Spiderman (aka Business Analyst Steve Ryan), Superman (aka Corporate Administration and Records Manager Jove Bogoevski)

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Staff Profile Sharon Maitland, Service Manager After completing her graduate nurse program with Amana Living, Sharon decided to stay with the organisation. A steady career progression led her to her current position as Service Manager at Wearne House, Mandurah – a 47-bed residential facility.

What attracted you to Amana Living?

Why have you stayed so long?

In my last year of uni, I attended a nursing expo to find out about graduate programs. I wanted to work in aged care, and Amana Living (then Anglican Homes) had a stall. So I chatted to the staff member on duty and loved what she had to say about the industry and the organisation. I applied for the graduate nurse program and began in 2002.

We work for a great organisation. I have loved seeing Amana Living grow and become a household name.

I have always felt supported and valued by management, and have had various career pathways open to me.

We have a culture of seeing the potential in our staff and nurturing them to transition into different roles within the organisation. I wouldn’t be where I am now without having learned from the best. I can’t imagine working outside the aged care industry and it’s pretty hard to imagine working outside Amana Living.

What’s so special about your job?

I love my job for many reasons. I always thought it was great having four grandparents, but to have 47 at any given time, not to mention the extended ‘family’ that comes with them, is probably one of the best perks of the job. I work with the most incredible people. It never ceases to amaze me how much they give, no matter what role they work in. This is exactly what I would want for my mother when the time comes.

What would you say to someone who’s thinking about a career in aged care?

If you want to go home feeling good at the end of the day and not dread the alarm clock going off the next morning, this could be the job for you. For any difficult aspects there are 100 positive things to make up for it. It’s a cliché but you really do make a difference. I still run into families of residents I nursed 12 years ago who remember me and tell me how much I meant to them. Aged care nursing is now finally being recognised as a specialist field and receiving the accolades it deserves Sharon Maitland (pictured with resident Charlie Powell) says she loves having 47 grandparents.

CEO sleeps out for the homeless Ray Glickman was among business and community leaders sleeping rough for a night in June, to raise funds and awareness of homelessness.

Vinnies CEO Sleepout is held in 10 locations across the country on the same night. All funds raised go towards helping Australia’s estimated 100,000 homeless people to find warmth, safety and dignity.

More than 100 of Western Australia’s leaders slept out this year, to help the 10,000 Western Australians who are homeless. Many of the homeless are young, yet one in 11 of them is over 55, and one in 48 is over the age of 75.

Ray raised over $2000 and wishes to thank all who gave their support.

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New appointments Several staff appointments have been made in recent months, thanks to new programs and expansion of existing services. We also introduce two new Service Managers and note some changes in our Chaplaincy team.

Introducing …

Jade Collis and Donna Kelly have recently joined Amana Living as Service Managers.

We welcome Jade to our Camillo facility (Thomas Scott Hostel) and Donna to Bayswater (St George’s Home).

Liz Scott is the new McCusker Nurse North, following the appointment of Karen Malone to the new role of McCusker Nurse South. Read more about the expansion of this vital service on pages 2-3.

Linda McMahon has filled the new position of Lifestyle Coordinator, as part of a new approach to lifestyle and leisure at three of our residential care facilities. Read more on page 6.

Melanie Stewart is the new Housing Coordinator for our lease-for-life villages in Duncraig, Karrinyup and Salter Point.

Changes in Chaplaincy Congratulations to the Reverend Deborah Joyce, who has taken on the role of Senior Chaplain. Deborah was Regional Chaplain for five years. During that time, she has developed the Volunteer Pastoral Care Program and set up chaplaincy services for our Home Care clients.

Deborah was the winner in the ‘Employee’ category at the ACSWA ‘Excellence in Care’ Awards 2013.We are delighted that

former Senior Chaplain, the Reverend David Atkinson, remains with Amana Living as part-time Chaplain, working at our Salter Point (Peter Arney Home) and Lesmurdie (Parry Hostel) facilities.

The Reverend Timon Yanga is our new part-time Chaplain, working with residents at our Bull Creek (Frederick Guest Hostel and Village), Kinross, Duncraig and Inglewood facilities. Timon comes from parish ministry, specifically to the Sudanese community here in Perth.

Liz Scott, McCusker Nurse North

New faces in Home Care On page 5 you can read about changes in Home Care, which include two new Regional Coordinators: Elspeth Finlay (North) and Sarah Turner (South).

Deborah Joyce, Senior Chaplain

Kate Sharp, Lucy Mills, Thom’e Naylor and Debbie Edwards are the new Home Care Team Leaders supporting our Community Support Workers.

Welcome back Libby!

Libby Simpson has returned to Amana Living to take up the new position of General Manager, Projects and Operational Support. Libby worked with Amana Living for 13 years and has slotted back into the organisation very easily. We are happy to have her back!

Libby Simpson, GM Projects and Operational Support

Investing to save In line with our commitment to environmental sustainability, Amana Living has dedicated $10,000 to progress the roll-out of LED light replacements in residential care facilities.

“The cost savings from LED lighting offsets the initial outlay fairly quickly, but more importantly, LEDs use around a tenth of the energy of ordinary lights,” said CEO Ray Glickman, who chairs Amana Living’s ECO (Environmentally Conscious Organisation) Team. “The changeover will therefore reduce our energy consumption considerably.”

Partial LED lighting upgrades have been carried out at Amana Living Bayswater (St George’s Home), Duncraig (Lady McCusker Home) and Lesmurdie (Parry Hostel).

LEDs are now being installed in heavily lit communal areas at Amana Living Mandurah (Wearne House), Karrinyup (Moline House), Salter Point (Peter Arney Home), Coolbellup (Hale Hostel) and Osborne Park (James Brown House).

Other sites will follow, and savings will be monitored.

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Celebrating our “veteran soldier” As the seasons mark the passing of time, so also do birthdays and anniversaries; some we may prefer to let pass quietly, and not acknowledge, some we may embrace joyfully and wholeheartedly.

One such anniversary that was embraced and celebrated in June this year was the 50th anniversary of the ordination of the Rev’d Stuart Good. Stuart is the Chaplain Emeritus, a title he holds in honour of the years of spiritual ministry he provided to residents, families and staff of Amana Living – known in his time as Anglican Homes. Historically, ‘emeritus’ has meant ‘veteran soldier’. In Stuart’s case one can say he is definitely a ‘veteran soldier for Christ’.

Therefore it is no surprise that Stuart continues his ministry with Amana Living providing pastoral and spiritual care to residents, families and staff at our dementiaspecific centres at Kinross and Bull Creek (Lefroy Hostel), and in the Diocese of Perth at St George’s Cathedral.

an Administration Assistant. Added to this are 21 Volunteer Pastoral Carers, and 25 Chaplaincy Volunteers who assist at worship services each week. The Chaplaincy team is also supported by our Residential Honorary Chaplains and local parishes.

As stated by Stuart, and repeated regularly by all who form the Chaplaincy team, we are “truly blessed” by the people we meet and care for every day!

May the grace and peace of Christ bless you, Rev’d Deborah Joyce Senior Chaplain

Stuart states, “I was ordained Deacon by Dr Harry Carpenter, Bishop of Oxford, in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, on 28 June 1964 at the age of 27. I served my first curacy in the UK at Holy Trinity, Aylesbury, before coming to WA in 1966. I am truly blessed to be active still in Christian ministry.”

Chaplaincy services have changed since Stuart’s time. We now have three full-time Chaplains, one part-time position, recently filled by the return of Rev’d David Atkinson, and

Rev’d Stuart Good

Rev’d Good in the early days

Thanks to our sponsors Amana Living relies on the generous support of sponsors. This enables us to hold enrichment events and run programs that go beyond standard care, including our annual Residents’ and Clients’ Party and our McCusker Nurse Service for the carers of those living with dementia. We are extremely grateful to:

McCusker Charitable Foundation

Funded by The John and Beryl May Henderson Foundation, managed by Perpetual

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