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AsweapproachAged CareWorkersDayon August7,Iwanttotake amomenttocelebrate eachofyou our residentialcarestaff, CommunityCarestaff, maintenance, environmentaland cateringteams,administration,our dedicatedSwitchcrew,theLeisure andLifestyleteam,andourSenior LeadershipTeam.

Thisistheonedayoftheyearset asidenationallytorecogniseand appreciatetheincrediblecontribution agedcareworkersmaketothelives ofolderAustralians

Didyouknowtherearearound 273,000residentialagedcareworkers inAustraliaandover170,000providing HomeCarePackages?

That’saremarkableworkforce,and hereatWarramunda,everyoneof youplaysavitalroleinhelpingour residentslivewithdignity,comfort andconnection

Thedayfitsneatlywiththenew WarramundaVillagetheme,andthe logoonPage2,ofWeCare

You’llbegintoseethisvisualidentity acrossourspaces it’smorethana logo It’sareflectionofhowwe operateandthevaluesthatunderpin ourStrategicPlan:Compassion, Accountability,Respect,and Excellence.Thesefourwordsformthe acronymCARE,whichwillguidehow wegrowanddeliverservicesoverthe nextthreeyears.

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August:1:BarbMitchell-91

August7:George(Basil)Colman-95

August9:Dirkje(Didi)Kop-94

August10:MargaretMortimer-93

August17:LeoConnolly-89

August31:Michael(Des)Mulcahy-90

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Thelogowillnotreplaceourcurrent logo,butwillbeanadditional reminderofwhatourcorevalues are.

We’vesetambitiousgoals:growing from82to130beds,expandingour communitycareservicesintothe HumeandLoddonregions-in additiontoourworkinthe Campaspeshire-whilealso buildingthebusinesscasefora dedicatedAlliedHealthCentre It’sthiskindofforwardthinkingthat alsounderpinstheSaundersStreet redevelopment,whichisnearingits firstbigmilestone residents movingintoournewlyrefurbished suites

Theseroomsrepresentanew standardforWarramunda Designedwithcomfort,privacyand modernexpectationsinmind,they setthetoneforfuturestages, includingtheredevelopmentofthe Rockmanandadministrationwings and,eventually,ournewresidential building

Thesearen'tjustupgrades they're aboutcreatingthekindofspaces peoplewantanddeservetolivein Asthebubbleofbabyboomersnow starttoconsideragedcareasan optionthistypeoffacilitywillbein evengreaterdemandthanever.

August 3: Martha Stewart

August3:MarthaStewart

August4:BarackObama

August 4: Barack Obama

August 6: Lucille Ball

August6:LucilleBall

August9:EricBana

August 9: Eric Bana

August10:Antonio Banderas

August 10: Antonio Banderas

August13: AlfredHitchcock

August 13: Alfred Hitchcock

August 16: Madonna

August16:Madonna

August 17: Robert De Niro

August 17:RobertDeNiro

August18:PatrickSwayze

August 18: Patrick Swayze

August19:BillClinton

August 19: Bill Clinton

August 23: Gene Kelly

August23:GeneKelly

August23:RickSpringfield

August 23: Rick Springfield

August25:SeanConnery

August 25: Sean Connery

August 31: Richard Gere

August31:RichardGere

Let’sembracetheWeCarebrandwith pride,knowingthateverythingwedo everysmile,everyshift,everyactof kindness isareflectionofwhoweare andwherewe’reheaded. Ourstrategyisalsoabouthowwework smarter,safer,andwithstronger systems.AnewHRandworkforce planningstrategy(tomeetour increasedstaffingneeds),improved financialacumen,andsmarter automationtoolswillallowustowork withpurposeandclarity. Everyoneofushasaroleinshaping Warramunda’sfuture.AndIcantellyou withcertainty thefutureisbright. Thankyouforbeingpartofthisteam.

Alongsidephysicaltransformation, we’rebuildingonthestrengthofour culture

Oneofthemostprominentthemes fromourstaffCultureSurveywasa desireformoreformalrewardand recognition.

I'mthrilledtosharethatourCulture ChangeGrouphasnowprioritisedthis asakeyproject.

CCGmemberKatieMcCormackhas moreaboutthatinsidethisWaggles edition.

Whilethedetailsarestillbeing developed,thisinitiativewillensurethe fantasticworkhappeningacrossthe Villageisconsistentlyacknowledged andcelebrated

Speakingofgreatcommunityspirit, ourveryownBoardmemberJohn Mooreisgearingupforthe2025 VarietyBash,along-standing charityeventraisingfundsfor childreninneed

John’sinvolvementinagedcare andcommunityfundraisingisa hugeassettoWarramunda,andwe lookforwardtofollowinghisjourney ashedrivesawareness(andhis SimpsonsthemedBashcar!)toward thisincrediblecause

I’malsoexcitedtointroducea creativenewprogramthankstothe generosityofthelateLoisHiggs, whosebequesthasledtoanArtistin Residencepartnership

RenownedwildlifeartistJimmi Buscombewillbeworkingona birdlife-themedartprojectwithinthe Village YoumightrecogniseJimmi’s workfromsocialmediaorhislargescaleartworksacrossVictoria his uniquestyleblendsrealismand whimsy,andIcan’twaittoseewhat hebringstoWarramunda Lastly,Iwanttogiveahugecheerto IsyEmini,whotookpartinDryJuly raisingfundsforcancercareby goingalcohol-freefortheentire month It’snoeasyfeat,especially withafewcheekyFridaynightdrink offersfloatingaround,butweare incrediblyproudofIzzy’s commitmentandpositiveenergy Sinceourfoundingin1963, Warramundahasbeenbuiltonthe dedicationofpeoplejustlikeyou Overthedecades,hundreds perhapsthousands haveworked acrosscare,catering,community servicesandmore, Iknowourfuturewillbeshapedby thesamecommitmenttocareand innovation Thankyouallfor everythingyoudo everyday

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Aged Care Workers’ Day

OnAugust7,Australianswillcome togethertocelebrateAgedCareWorkers Day2025,anationalmomenttorecognise theincrediblepeoplewhocareforolder Australianseveryday

Thisyear’stheme,“ThanksforCaring”,isa heartfeltremindertoshowappreciationto thenurses,carers,supportstaff,andallied healthprofessionalswhomakeagedcare compassionate,safe,anddignified. Acrossthecountry,theagedcare workforceincludesmorethan549,000 people,witharound414,000indirectcare rolessuchasRegisteredNurses,Enrolled Nurses,PersonalCareWorkers,andAllied HealthProfessionals

Therestsupportthesectorthrough administration,hotelservices,catering, cleaning,andlifestyleprograms-all essentialtohigh-qualitycaredelivery AtWarramunda,thecelebrationwillbe colourfulandfullofgratitude.Staffwillbe treatedtocupcakesfeaturingtheWeCare logo,balloonsinWarramundacolours, andplentyofwarmrecognitionfrom residentsandfamilies

Everyteamwillbeacknowledgedfortheir roleinmakingWarramundaaplaceof Compassion,Accountability,Respect,and Excellence

It’sbeenabigyearforWarramunda.The organisationhassuccessfullycompleted dualaccreditation firstunderthe previousAgedCareQualityStandardsin late2024,andmorerecently,atrial againstthestandardssettocomeinto effectwiththenewAgedCareActon November1,2025

Warramundapassedbothwithflying colours,reinforcingitsreputationasa leaderinagedcare

Atarecentnationalagedcareconference, ClinicalCareDirectorSarahGauntwas celebratedforherrights-basedconsent modelofcare,whichalignswiththe reformsattheheartofthenewstandards. Herworksparkednationalinterestand positionedusasastandoutamong regionalproviders.

Whilemanyagedcareorganisations struggletofillrosters,weproudlymaintain afullmasterroster,testamenttothe commitmentofourstaff

Therolloutofnewsystemsandthe transitiontoTelstraHealth’siCarehave beenalargeundertaking SoonAugust7,takeamomenttothank thepersonwhocaresforyouoryourloved one Theydeserveit!

ClinicalCareDirectorSarahandCommunity CareDirectorLeahattheNationalAgedCare ProviderConference,andthecupcakes whichwillbepartofAgedCareWorkersDay.

DearTeam,

Todaymarksatrulyexcitingmoment inWarramunda’sjourney—the officiallaunchofourStrategicPlan for2026–2028,proudlywrappedin theboldnewidentitywe’recalling “WeCare.”

You’llbegintoseeournewWeCare logoacrossmaterials,signage,and digitalplatforms—butmore importantly,Iwantyoutofeelwhatit represents.Itwillnotreplaceour existinglogo,insteaditwillbe complementaryandareminderof ourcorevalues.

WeCareisnotjustabrand,it’sthe beliefthatunitesus.Itreflectsthe valuesweliveeveryday— Compassion,Accountability, Respect,andExcellence anditwill serveasourguidingprincipleaswe moveforwardtogether. Thisstrategyisaboutmuchmore thangrowth—it’saboutdoingwhat wedoevenbetter.

Here'swhatwe’reworkingtoward: ✅ Bedcapacityexpansion–from82to 130beds,givingusgreateropportunity

tomeetcommunityneeds

✅ CommunityCaregrowth–reachingintotheHume,Loddon andCampasperegions

✅ AlliedHealthCentre development–afullbusinesscase isnowunderway

✅ Continualupgradestoour wingstomeetcontemporary standardsandexpectations Theseprojectsonlyworkwhen peopleareatthecentre—and that’swhereYOUcomein

Overthenextthreeyears,we’ll:

�� Implementcultureand leadershipinitiatives

�� Rolloutafulltrainingcalendar, includingessentialandfutureskills likeAI

�� Launchnewdigitalsystemsand datatools

�� Buildourvolunteerbaseand communitypartnerships

�� Expandstudentplacementsand healthcarecollaborations

�� Strengthenourbrandpresence —inthemedia,atconferences,and acrosscommunityevents -JohnClark,CEO

A great-great grandma living a great A great-great grandma living a great

IfyouaskIsobelAttwoodhowlifeis treatingherthesedays,she’lltellyou withatwinkleinhereye: “There’snotabadthingaboutthe place,really”

SincemovingintoWarramunda Villageinmid-April,Isobelhasfound herselfrightathomeintheJimClark Wing,whereshe’slookedafterwith care,kindness,andjusttheright amountofcheek

“Theyfeedyouwell,comeinthe morningandgetmeoutofbed,”she says “Ienjoybeinglookedafter The activities,theexercises,theattention it’sallgood.”

At98yearsold,Isobelhasearnedthe righttoalittlepampering Butdon’tlet theagefoolyou she’sstillsharp, witty,andfullofstoriesthatcouldfilla book(oratleastaveryentertaining afternoon).

BorninLeongatha,Isobelgrewupona dairyfarminGippsland,whereher fatherworkedthelandandhermother taughtatthelocalschool Infact,her mother’sfirstteachingpostwasat WoreenSchoolin1918,aplacewith deepfamilyties Isobel’smaiden name,Muhleisen,isetchedintolocal history,withthefamilydonatingthe landfortheschoolitself

Thatconnectioncamefullcircle recentlywhenRobHunter,aformer Kyabramite,semi-famousschool teacher,andnowpublishedauthor, visitedWarramundaforaspecial speakingengagement

yearsold,andapart fromafewoverseas adventures,

she’sneverreallyleft “Therewasn’tmuch opportunityuphere,”sherecalls,“but wemadedo”

ShemilkedcowsinMerrigum,raiseda family,andbuiltalifefullofresilience andcommunityspirit

Herfirsthusband,Mac,wasbornin Kyabramandservedinthewar.

Tragically,hediedinacaraccidentin 1956,leavingIsobelawidowwithtwo youngchildren PamandJohn.

“Ihadtogotowork,”shesayssimply Andworkshedid morethan20 yearsattheKyabramCannery,where sheeventuallymethersecond husband,Jack Theymarriedin1976, andtogethertheytravelledtheworld America,England,Germany,Italy, andSicily withJack’scannery connectionsopeningdoorsand guidingtheirway

ButperhapsoneofIsobel’smost iconicrolesinKyabramwasn’tinthe factoryorthefamilyhome itwason thefootpath,sittingoutsidethe BluebrickHotel,sellingraffleticketsfor theUncleBob’sClub

Robhadacloseanddramaticlinkto Woreen hewasateachertherewhen heandseveralstudentswere kidnappedbyafelon,aneventthat madeheadlinesandleftalasting markonthecommunity Isobel,ever thestoryteller,wasfascinatedbythe visitandthesharedhistory,remarking thatWoreencertainlyhaditsfairshare oftales

IsobelmovedtoKyabramatnearly16

A great-great grandma’s great life

For25years,IsobelwasthePresident oftheKyabrambranch,raising moneyfortheRoyalChildren’s Hospitalandthelocalchildren’s ward.

Shestartedoffwith“abobaweek,” andendedupwithalegacythatstill echoesthroughthetown.

“AlotofpeoplewouldknowMumfor sittingdownthestreet,”Pamsays “She’dbeoutthereforhours,rainor shine”

AndthentherewasWinCrilly Isobel’sfriendlyrivalinfundraising. WinwastherefortheHenleyproject, whileIsobelflewtheflagforUncle Bob’s.Theysatonoppositesidesof thestreet,eachwiththeirown cause,theirowncrowd,andtheir owncharm.

“Itwasalmostashowdown,”Isobel laughs “Butwewereintandem, really.Justdoingourbit.”

TheUncleBob’sClub,foundedin 1942,wasbuiltontheideaofgiving ashillingaweektohelpchildrenin need Isobelembodiedthatspirit, earningaMeritoriousAwardforher decadesofservice.Atitspeak,the Kyabrambranchhad40members, withconnectionstoNathalia, Bendigo,andShepparton.Though somebrancheshavesinceclosed, thelegacyliveson

BackatWarramunda,Isobel’sdays arefilledwithbingo,visitsfromPam (whojoinsherforbingothreetimesa week),andchatswithfellow residentslikeShirleyMitchell,Alwyn Drysdale,andValCarland “Alotofthelegacyladiesspendtime together,”shesays “We’veallgot stories”

IsobelAttwoodasmanylongtime Kyabramresidentswillknowhere, sittinginthemainstreetbehinda cardtable-sellingraffleticketsfor herbelovedUncleBob’sClub.In 2013shereceivedameritorious serviceaward(below).

She’snotfussedaboutfootytipping. “Don’tknowwhoplayswhoor anything” butshe’salwaysupfora goodlaughandabitofbanter.Her favouritestaffincludeJennyandone ofthenightshiftgirls,whoshesays are“justlovely.”

Isobel’shomefor50yearswason CorriganAvenue,andwhileshe hasn’tseenmuchofKyabram’s recentdevelopment,she’scontent withwheresheisnow “Ihaven’tgot acomplaint,”shesays.“It’sagood placetobe”

familydevotion Fromthecannery floortotheraffletable,fromthedairy farmtothebingohall,Isobelhaslived withpurposeandhumour She’sseen theworld,raisedafamily,andhelped countlesschildrenthroughher fundraisingefforts Andnow,atnearlyacenturyold,she’s stillmakingpeoplesmile.

Footnote: Towardthevery endofour interviewIwas remindedjust howcheekyIsobel Attwoodcanbe andhowit mustbea constant sourceof enjoyment forstaff LateonFridayafternoonshe wasofferedawine,andpolitelysaid “yesplease”. Notlongafter(andonlymid-way throughthatwine)wasofferedacup oftea.Theresponse,“yesplease” again

Herlifehasbeenoneofquiet strength,communityservice,and

Sohere’stoIsobelAttwood, Warramunda’sResidentoftheMonth awomanwho’slivedwell,laughed often,andgivengenerously Whethershe’sreminiscingabouther travels,sharingstoriesofher childhood,orsimplyenjoyingacuppa withfriends,Isobelremindsusallthat alifewelllivedisonefilledwith kindness,community,andagoodseat onthestreet Andalwaysbyhersideisher daughter,whoisjustaboutaswell knownasIsobelatWarramunda

Anywondersheislovinglifeat98 yearsofage.

ThanksforthelaughsIsobel

Agenerousdonationfromthefamily ofLoisHiggshasenabledthecreation ofTheWarramundaArtCommission–aprojectdesignedtoenrichthelives ofresidentsandvisitorsthroughart inspiredbynature,creativity,and community.

ThecommissionwillseeWarrnamboo artistJimmiBuscombecreateaseries ofartworksinWarramunda’sSaunders Streetwing,withthefirstartworkstobe completedinthecomingmonths Itmarksthebeginningofalong-term visiontobringoriginal,meaningful artworktoallwingsofWarramunda Therewasanaturalprogressiontouse theHiggsfamilydonationinthisway Loisandherfamilyregardedtheseven yearsofcarethatshereceivedat Warramundaasflawless,describing Warramunda’speopleasprofessional, sensitiveandkind.

Theywantedtomakeadonationin Lois’smemorythatwouldreflecther lifeandhercontributions,andthat wouldenhancelivingatandvisiting Warramundaforthosefollowing Twothemeswereconsistent throughoutLois’life:shewas constantlycreative,andshehada deepappreciationforartistic expressionandobservation Shewas neverfarawayfromweaving,knitting, spinning,embroidering,sewingand painting

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Shecouldfabricateinterestingobjects fromwasteandknewthevalueof creativepracticetoafulllife Loisalsoadmiredandobservedthe naturalworldaroundher–therivers andcreeksofNorthernVictoria,clouds, trees,crops,fish,birds,livestock,the changingseasons.

Shewasawareofthebeautyofnature, itsoperationasabalancedsystem, andtherespectitisdue.

LoisPalmerwasbornin1925atElmore andgrewuponasheepandwheat farmcalledLochinvar.Shewas capablefromayoungage–taking thefive-mileschoolruninahorseand gigatjusteight–andshoweda lifelongloveoflearning,music,sport anddrama

Shewasacademicallygiftedand trainedatBendigoTeacher’sCollege, beginningherteachingcareerin1945 HerearlypostingsledhertoLancaster, whereshemetKevinHiggs They marriedin1949andraisedfour children,settlinginKyabraminthe mid-1950s James(Jim)arrived

in1950,Gillianin1952,Juliein1954 andAlanin1963

FamilywascentraltoLois,andso toowashercommunity. Shewaspartofestablishing structuredpre-schooleducationat Kyabram,helpingsetupboth FenaughtyStreetandStDavid’s Kindergartens,andservedas

directoratboth Loiswaspartofestablishing structuredpre-schooleducation atFenaughtyStreet. AfterthearrivalofAlanin1963, shebecamethefirstdirectorofSt David'sKindergarten.

Morethan1,000childrenreceived theirearlyeducationunderLois’

care,andmanystillrememberher fondly–asdosomeparentswho occasionallyreceivedagentlewordof advice!

Loiswasactiveacrossmanyspheres–DivisionCommissioneroftheGirl Guides,presidentoftheBusinessand ProfessionalWomen’sClub,long-time bookclubmember,ApexandProbus contributor.

ShewasalsodeeplyinvolvedinSt Andrew’sChurchKyabram,whereshe playedtheorgan,sanginthechoir, providedflowers,taughtSunday School,andservedonvestry–proudly asitsfirstfemalemember.

Despitebeingwidowedinher40sand sufferingseriousinjuriesinaroad accidentin1988,Loisretainedher strength,warmthandhumour Shelivedindependentlyintohermid80s,beforemovingtoWarramunda, whereshewasknownforparticipating fullyineveryavailableactivityand continuingtocontributeconstructively untilherpassingonJune1,2017

TheWarramundaArtCommissionisa tributenotonlytoLois’lifelong creativity,buttoherenduringbeliefin community,nature,andalifewelllived Herlegacywillnowbereflectedinthe wallsofWarramunda–aplaceshe lovedandwherehersisterNell,nowin her100thyear,continuestothrive.

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JimmiBuscombeisanacclaimed wildlifeartistwhowillfocuson birdlifespecifictotheKyabram regionthroughtheHiggs supportedcommission.

HespentthreedaysatWarramunda VIllagelastmonthtoworkwithstaff andresidentsaspartoftheproject, whichaimstobringthebeautyofthe region’sbirdlifeindoorsfortheaged careresidentstoenjoy.

JimmialsospenttimeatKyabram FaunaParktoresearchnativespecies andhabitats-lookingforsome inspirationforhisartwork Thislocalknowledgewillhelpinform thesubjectmatteranddesignofthe works,whichwillbepaintedinacrylic onnaturallinenandframedinoak Heisnonewcomertowildlifeparks, havingrecentlyworkedonamajor muralatWerribeeZoo’selephant enclosure(liketheFaunaPark,alsopart oftheZoosVictoriafamily)

Warramundaisthesecondagedcare facilityJimmihasworkedwithina majorcapacity,followingafive-year

artist-in-residenceroleatLyndoch LivinginWarrnambool There,he createddozensoflifelikemuralsof Australiannativespecies,often interactingwithresidentswhilehe worked.

LoisHiggs’memorywill liveonatWarramunda Village,thankstoa donationfromthefamily thatwillfundaart commissionby renownedwildlifeartist JimmiBuscombe.

HisworkatLyndochLiving becamethesubjectofashort ABCfilm andhasbeencredited withtransformingnotjustthe physicalenvironmentofthe facilitybutalsoresidentwellbeing.

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Remarkable reunion Remarkable

Lastmonth,wehadthe privilegeofwelcoming authorandspeakerRob Hunter,whosharedhis incrediblestoryofsurvival andstrengthfollowingthe infamousWooreenschool kidnapping.

Itwasapowerfuland movingvisit madeeven morespecialbythe connectionsintheroom

ResidentShirleyMitchell (pictured)wasRob’sGrade2 teacher backwhenshe wasknownasMissMuntz!

Thejoyoftheirreunionwas trulyheartwarming

ResidentIsobelAttwoodalso sharedadeeppersonal connection,havinggrownup inWooreen

Twoofhercousins'children wereamongthekidnapped students,andherfamily generouslydonatedtheland theWooreenschoolwas builton

RobandIsobelspenttime afterthetalkreflectingon thesesharedmemories

Thankyou,Rob,foryour resilience,generosity,and messageofhealingafter hurt.

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Frombingotobustrips& pettherapytoputtputt fold-ourLifestyle& Leisureteamisatthe heartofmanyweekly activitiesforour residents.Theyarethe firstoftheteamsinfocus forournewCelebrating ourPeoplecolumn.Read moreaboutJill,Joy,Gen andMarivic.

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Lifestyle&LeisureCoordinator Howlonghaveyoubeenwiththe team?

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IstartedatWarramundainearly2016 asaLifestyleAssistant,andtwoyears ago,IsteppedintotheroleofLifestyle Coordinator It’sbeenarewarding journey,supportingresidentsthrough meaningfulengagementandhelping shapetheactivitiesprogram

Whatdoyouenjoymostaboutyour workwithresidentsatWarramunda? Ilovehearingaboutourresidents’life storiesandexperiences.Their reflectionsonthepast whetherjoyful, challenging,orhumorous offersuch richinsightandconnection.It’sa privilegetobepartoftheirlivesandto learnfromtheirwisdom

What’syour“specialty”orfavourite activity?

Ienjoyallaspectsofouractivities,butI especiallylovecapturingspecial moments whetherit’savisitfrom familyorajoyfulevent Manyresidents arehappytosharethesememories onsocialmedia

Whatisyourhiddentalent?

JoyOrr-the Lifestyle&Leisure co-ordinator,the netballer,the soldierandthe daughter.The netballteam werepremiers, thearmyphoto wastakenat Puckapunyal duringdriver trainingandthe photowithher dadisher favouritephoto.

WhileIdon’tclaimahiddentalent myself,Idolovediscoveringthe uniquequirksandtalentsofourteam

andresidents.Everyonebrings somethingspecialtothetable Whatdidyoudobeforejoining Warramunda?Myjourneyhasbeen diverse!IgrewuponMurrumba Orchard,gradingfruitafterschool After

leavingschoolat17,Iworkedatthe KyabramCannery,thenmovedto Mackay,Queensland,whereIworked inretailandatBorthwicksAbattoirs ontheslaughterfloor,washingbeef offal At18,IjoinedtheAustralianArmy

asadriver,trainedatPuckapunyal, andwaspostedtoBrisbaneasthe Colonel’sdriver.Ilearnedtodismantle andfireanSLRrifle!Afterthreeyears,I workedatAustarMotorsinBrisbane, thenlivedonacattlepropertynear Bundaberg At40,Ireturnedtostudy, becameaDivision2Nurse,and workedinagedcareandhospital settings IearnedmyLeisureand LifestyleDiplomawhileatKyabram HospitalandlaterworkedinNarre WarrenasaLifestyleCoordinatorfor tenyears Now,I’mbackinKyabram andlovinglifeatWarramunda.Ialso lovecruising I’vegota10-daycruise bookedforFebruary!

Wheredidyougrowupandwhatare someofyourfavouritechildhood memories?

IwasborninKyabram,backwhenthe hospitalwaswheretheKyabramClub nowstands Welivedinasmallhouse onStationStreet,withnoelectricity. Lifewassimple,butfullofadventure

We’dgoyabbyinginthechannel behindourhouseusingmeattiedto cottonandMum’scolanderasanet Atage12,wemovedtoMurrumba Orchard lifechangedwithelectricity, butthoseearlymemoriesremain someofmyfavourites

Didyouplayanysports,havehobbies, orbelongtoanyclubsgrowingup?

Iplayednetballandwasproudtowin amidweekladiescompetitionatage 40,playingfortheKyabramHospital teamcalledtheShifties

Tellusabitaboutyourfamilyorhome life

Ihave3childrenand6grandchildren MydaughterChristieworksfor GoulburnMurrayWater,myson Michaelisafloortechnicianfor KnightsinKyabram,andmysonBrad runshisownbusiness,Kyabram Plumbing Familyiseverythingtome, &I’mproudofthepathsthey’vetaken. What’ssomethingpeoplemightbe surprisedtolearnaboutyou?

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Mygrandfather,JohnMcLean,wasa remarkableman

Acarpenterbytrade,hecraftedthe goalpostsattheKyabramRecreation Reservearound1907 Helaterbecame anorchardist,servedaspresidentof theLancasterFruitGrower’s Association,andhelpedestablishthe KyabramCannery Hewasalsoafootballer,firebrigade captain,bandmember,andthefirst presidentoftheKyabramCivil Ambulance.Afulllifeindeed.

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Lifestyle&LeisureAssistant Howlonghaveyoubeenintheteam? I’vebeenatWarramundaforthepast 25years Myroleinvolvessupporting residentsthroughmeaningful activities,dailyengagement,and buildinggenuineconnections It’sa privilegetobepartoftheirlives Whatdoyouenjoymostaboutyour workwithresidentsatWarramunda? Ifeeltrulyblessedtobeinarolethat alignswithmypassion.WhatIlove mostistheopportunitytobuild authenticrelationshipswithpeople fromallwalksoflife.Listeningto residents’lifestories,beingsomeone theycantrust,laughwith,orleanon it’sincrediblyrewarding.

What’syour“specialty”orfavourite activitytorun?

Ibringabigheartforserviceanda deeploveforpeople.Iloveexercise andactiveballgames-theytapinto myathleticbackgroundandallow metokeepresidentsactive,engaged, andconfidentwhilehavingfun Ialso lovesupportingmusicandsinging sessions.Musichasamagicalwayof liftingspiritsandsparkingmemories Whatisyourhiddentalent? OneofmyhiddentalentsisDIY creativity Ienjoybuilding,fixing, decorating,andcrafting whetherit’s carpentryoreverydayproblemsolving Ilovefindingcreative solutionswithmyhands Whatdidyoudobeforejoining Warramunda?

BeforemovingtoAustralia,Iworked for23years atthePhilippineRice ResearchInstitute(PhilRice) IearnedmyMaster’sandPhDinSoil Science,ledR&Dteams,and presentedfindingsatnationaland internationalconferences Iwasalso theAssistantBranchDirector, managingover100staff Leavingthat careertobewithmyfamilyin Australiawasasacrifice,butone madewithloveandfaithinnewstart Wheredidyougrowupandwhatare somefavouritechildhoodmemories? IwasbornandraisedinTomado, Aleosan,asmalltowninNorth Cotabato,Philippines

What’syour“specialty”orfavourite activitytorun?

Whatisyourhiddentalent?

OneofmyhiddentalentsisDIY creativity Ienjoybuilding,fixing, decorating,andcrafting whetherit’s carpentryoreverydayproblemsolving Ilovefindingcreativesolutions withmyhands

Whatdidyoudobeforejoining Warramunda?

BeforemovingtoAustralia,Iworkedfor 23years atthePhilippineRice ResearchInstitute(PhilRice) IearnedmyMaster’sandPhDinSoil Science,ledR&Dteams,andpresented findingsatnationalandinternational conferences IwasalsotheAssistant BranchDirector,managingover100 staff Leavingthatcareertobewithmy familyinAustraliawasasacrifice,but onemadewithloveandfaithinnew start

Wheredidyougrowupandwhatare somefavouritechildhoodmemories?

IwasbornandraisedinTomado, Aleosan,asmalltowninNorth Cotabato,Philippines. Lifewastough weworkedonthefarmtoearnour schoolallowanceandlivedawayfrom ourparentsfromage12topursue education Despitethechallenges,our upbringingwasgroundedinlove, respect,andstrongmoralvalues. Didyouplayanysports?

Iplayedvolleyballandwasavarsity softballplayerthroughhighschool, eventuallybecomingacatcher Ialso enjoyedtabletennisandbadminton AsI’vegrownolder,I’vereturnedtomy firstlove:singing

Whoarethemembersofyourfamily?

MyhusbandJimmyandIwere schoolmatesandlaterco-workers We datedfor9yearsbeforemarryingin 2008.Wehaveoneson,Yane,whois now16andatKyP-12 Jimmymovedto Australiain2016toworkonacattle farminQueensland,andwefollowed. In2016,aftermysisterpassed,we welcomedhertwochildren,Aineand Adrian,intoourfamily adifficultbut beautifuldecisiontohonourher

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Marivic‘Ging’Cascaro

Lifestyle&LeisureAssistant

Howlonghaveyoubeenintheteam? IjoinedWarramundainApril2023 Whatdoyouenjoymostaboutyour workwithresidentsatWarramunda? IIlovebeingasupportivepresencein residents’lives,especiallywhenthey engageinactivitiesthatbringjoyand meaning Itremindsmeofthe importanceofcompassionand connectioninagedcare

What’syour“specialty”orfavourite activitytorun?

Whetherit’saplannedeventor somethingspontaneous,Ienjoy makingadjustmentstosuitresidents’ needs Everysessionisanopportunity toupliftandconnect

Whatisyourhiddentalent?

I’vealwaysbeendrawntoliteraryand musicalarts Inschool,Icompetedin declamationandoratoricalcontests, oftenwinningtophonours Iwasactive intheatreandevenwonBestActress I’mproudtohavebeennamed WomanoftheYearinmymunicipality formyadvocacyinwomen’srights Whatdidyoudobeforejoining Warramunda?

JillColston

Lifestyle&LeisureAssistant Myroleistoprovidewell-beingand qualityoflifebyprovidingresidents withprogramsthatbringheapsoffun andlaughter.

Ilovemywork-justseeingthe residents“smile”whenyougreetthem andwatchingtheminteractandhave funduringactivitiesliftsmyspirits Idon’thaveanyspecialityactivities, butIloveorganisingquizzesforthe residents,havingconversations, reminiscingandencouraging cognitivethinking.Programming crafts,watchingresidentsusingtheir motorskills,emotions,socialskills,and seeingtheircreativeachievementsis veryrewarding

IhavebeenworkingatWarramunda for8monthsnowandoverthisperiod Ihavefoundasa“team”inlifestyle andleisure,eachindividualstaff memberbringsauniquetalenttofulfill theneedsofresidentsforlifestyleand leisureactivities

Afterleavingschool,Iworkedinretail atKmartandHarveyNorman In2007,I hadmysonCharlieandbecamea stay-at-homemum.UntilCharliewent

IwasaPCAforsixyearsinTongala andWarrnambool

Wheredidyougrowupandwhatare some favouritechildhoodmemories? IgrewupinthePhilippines,inastrict householdwhereIwasn’tallowedto playoutsidewithmycousins.ButI foundcleverwaystoenjoychildhood, sneakingoutwhilemyparentswere shoppingandplayingwithcousins. Didyouplayanysports?

Iwasn’tmuchofanathlete,butIwas agreatcheerleader!Iwasactivein theGleeClubandTheatreClub Whoarethemembersofyourfamily? Ihaveamedium-sizedfamilyby Filipinostandards-threechildren, onedaughterandtwosons Myeldest daughterisachurchsingerand performsatweddings She’salso blessedmewithagorgeous grandson.Mysecondchildisalead guitaristatchurch,andmyyoungest sonliveswithmehereinAustralia He’sinYear12atKyP-12,atalented basketballplayer,andwasrecently namedSportsSchoolCaptain Somethingthatmightsurprisedus? BeforecomingtoAustralia,Iwas offeredaninternationalscholarshipin PeaceandDevelopment.

toschoolandStAugustine’sin Kyabram,Iwentbacktoschooland gotaCertificateIIIinEducationand Support(2013)andworkedin TongalaPrimarySchool,thengota CertificateIVinAgedCareand Disability(2018)andworkedin TongalaMemorialAgedCare Ithen completedaCertificateIVinLifestyle andHealth(2024),inwhichIjoined WarramundaLifestyleandLeisure 6/7.Grewuponadairyfarmwithmy parentsand2brothersandone sister Wehadchorestodoonthe farm lovedpickingturnipsand givingthemtothecows,feedingthe calves,playinginthehaystack, rabbithuntingwithmybrother, ridingmyhorsebareback Iplayed indoorcricket,lovecamping,doabit ofdrawingandlovecatchingup withfamily MyhubbyGrahamisretiredduetoa backinjury.MysonCharlieisdoing Year12atStAugustine’s Weliveout oftownonacoupleofacres,have6 chooks,4catsandjustaboutto adopta10-week-oldpuppy Wedoa lotofcampingandlovecatchingup withfamilyandfriends.

Board seat to driver’s seat

InafewdaystimeWarramunda

VillageboardmemberJohnMoorewill tradehisboardroomseatforthe driver’sseatofaFordFairlaine,ashe gearsupforthe2025VarietyBash TheBashisacolourful,high-spirited charityeventtakingparticipantsonan unforgettable10-dayadventurefrom HamiltoninVictoriatoDarwin’s AdelaideRiver.

Knownforitsquirkythemes,oldschoolvehicles,andhugehearts,the BashisAustralia’slongestrunningandmosticonic charitymotoringevent–and Johnisrightinthethickofit.

Thisyear,John’scaris unmistakable:deckedoutinfull Simpsonsglory,frombrightpink painttooutrageouscartooncut-outs Themedcostumesandcustomdécor arealsopartofthefun. Eachcarmustbeatleast25years oldandcreativelystyledtomatcha theme,addingtothespectaclethat delightscommunitiesacrossthe country

Thisyear,Johnwillhittheroadwith co-driverFrancine–togetherthey’ll betakingontheBashasHomer andMarge,withBartandLisaaway overseas

TheSimpsonsthemewaschosen becauseit’seasilyrecognisableand relatableforkidsduringschoolvisits–especiallyinareaswherererunsof oldershowsaremorecommondueto limitedaccesstomainstreamTV

Theteam’svehicleisareal showstopper–aclassicFordAU Fairlane,lovinglyrestoredand transformedfortheroadahead It’stheirsecondBashcar,aftertheir original1992FordLTDbecametoo unreliabletokeepontheroad TheAU Fairlanehasbeenupgradedtosurvive theruggedoutback:metalplates havebeeninstalledunderneathto protecttheengine,transmission,and fueltank

Italsofeaturesreinforcedsuspension andtyres.Theinteriorhasbeen equippedwithessentialsforthetrip–CBradio,dashcam,and,naturally,a fridge.

Thegoalisclear:toraisefundsfor Variety–theChildren'sCharity,which supportsVictorianchildrenlivingwith disabilities,illnesses,orexperiencing

disadvantage Atlastcount,John’steam hadalreadyraisedanimpressive$15,670 –morethandoubletheminimumfor returningentrants

ThismarkstheirthirdVarietyBash,having completedthe2023and2024events. Overtheyears,theteamhasraised $38,000andhopestoreach$40,000 beforethisyear’seventkicksoffon August5,2025

ForJohnandhisteammates,theBashis aboutfarmorethanaroadtrip.

“Wegotinvolvedthroughfriendsand socialcontacts,”saysJohn,“andhada desiretosupportunderprivilegedand disadvantagedkids,whilehavingsome funandseeinglotsofruralAustralia” Alongthe10-dayjourney,participants stopinsmalltowns,visitschools,and

delivergrantsandequipmentalongthe way–wheelchairs,phones,devices, andmore–designedtohelpkidswho mightotherwisemissout

JohnandFrancinesharethedriving dutiesequally.“Margelovesdrivingin mud,”Johnjokes Healsobringssomemechanicalknowhowtothetrip,thoughsupportvehicles fromVarietyaccompanytheBashto assistteamsalongtheway

Theteamisproudlysponsoredby BrightonAuto,withadditionalsupport fromeventsandpersonaldonations JohnalsoacknowledgesWarramunda Village,withsupportincludedinline withguidancefromCEOJohnClark Withtheircolourfulcar,strong communityspirit,andgoaltogiveback, JohnandFrancinearesuretobring plentyofsmilestotheoutback–and raisevitalfundsforkidsinneed

Warramundaboard memberJohnMoore takesonthepersonaof HomerSimpsonforthe VarietyBash.

JULY

Aunty Berrie Everyone’s

Everyonehasafavouriteaunty You knowtheone quickwithakindword, warmwithasmile,andloyaltoafault, evenwhenyou’renotquiteonyourbest behaviour

AtWarramundaVillage,thataunty spiritlivesonintheformofMargaret BeroniseMcMillan Berrietoallwho knowandloveher.

Thoughsheneverheldthetitleof Mayoress,Berriehaslongcarried herselfwiththequietdignityofone.As oneofthefirstresidentstomoveinto Warramunda’sIndependentLivingUnits inJune1996,she’sapproachingan impressivemilestone:nearly30yearsin thevillage At93,sheremainssharp, opinionated,andfarfromashrinking violet

FamilyisattheheartofBerrie’sworld, andwhilesheandhusbandAlistair neverhadchildrenoftheirown,she sharesadeep,enduringbondwithher manyniecesandnephews and,now, greatandgreat-greatniecesand nephewsaswell

Shespentlotsoftimewiththefour childrenfromherhusband’ssister,and herclosenesswithherextendedfamily hasneverwaned.

Berriehastravelledoverseastoattend theirweddings,sharesweeklyshopping tripswithniece-in-lawKay,andeagerly awaitsthereturnofabelovedgreatgreat-nephewfromSloviniaforhisfifth birthday.

“They’vealwaysbeenlikemyown,”she says “Thathasn’tchanged”

Sheadmitstohavingafewproblems

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Aunty Berrie everyone’s favourite

withmoderntechnology,butknowshow toworkherremotecontrolandisvery regimentedinherroutine Tipping Pointat430pmeveryafternoonanda lightmagazinereadatbedtime Born93yearsagotoafatherfrom HangingRockandamotherfrom Mentone,Berrie’sunusualsecondname Beronise camefromamagazine hermotherwasreadingatthetime “Theytellmeit’sFrench,”Berriesayswith agrin,“butthathadnothingtodowith namingme!”

Thesecondoffourchildren,Berrie’s earlyyearswereshapedbystoriesof hardship,war,andresilience Herfather, aWorldWarIveteran,returnedfromthe frontwithinjuriesbutdetermination intact

Herfatherhadtowalkoffafarm,dueto drought,withjust£40inhispocket-he andBerrie’smotherestablishinga marketgardeninMoorabbinbeforethe familyspenttimeatbothMerriwagga andGippsland Thewarmerclimateof theGoulburnValley inparticular, Wyunaanditsfertileground eventuallybecamehome Berriehaddreamsofbecominga hairdresser(whichwereneverrealised), butfoundhercallingelsewhere She becameapioneerofworkingfrom homedecadesbeforeitbecame fashionable,sewingcurtainsfor30 yearsthroughKnightsDepartmentStore inKyabram.

Onherweddingday, Berrie(right)with husbandAlistairhersisterJan Sheltonandher husband’scousin PeterStewart.The flowergirlsareLinda SanbellandJan Barker.Lindaisat HeathcoteandJoan livesatMelton.

“Therewasbigdemand Iworkedwith LenFlintbeforeIwasmarried,andwith otherstoo.Wewereaproper departmentstore softfurnishings, menswear,china,evenhardware!” Shealsoraisedaballofwoolwhen needed,knittingjumpersandsewing clothesforherextendedfamily Her loyaltyandlovestretchedfarandwide notjusttoherrelativesbutto neighboursandformercolleagues, includingDotfromKnights,whonow livesjustaroundthecorner “Wekneweachotherbackthen and nowwe’reneighboursagain!” In1960,BerriemarriedAlistairMcMillan, adairyfarmeroriginallyfromInverness, Scotland.

ThecouplesettledinStrathmertonand laterWyunaEast,wheredairyfarming definedtheirdailyrhythm.Therewasn’t muchsparetime thoughthetwo managedahoneymoonexploring Victoriaandafewoverseasholidaysto

NewZealandandMalaysia Alistairservedinthewar,including timeintheMiddleEastandNew Guinea,andpassedawayin1988 Eightyearslater,Berriemade Warramundaherhome bringingher warmth,wit,anddecadesof communityspiritwithher Berrie’sloyaltytocommunityisas long-standingashercurtains Shehas beenaproudmemberoftheCWAfor over60years startingwith Lancaster’syoungerset,then Strathmerton,andfinallyKyabram Thesedays,sheattendsamonthly craftgroupandcontinuestosupport herchurchandLegacy

Shealsospent30yearsplaying lawnbowlsandanother25playing indoorbowls “withoneofthose arms,I’dhavekeptgoing!”shesays Thoughherbowlingdaysare behindher,shestilltreasuresher socialconnections Fridaylunches attheclub,churchguild,andweekly outingswithKayarehighlights Whileshenolongerdrives(giving upthekeysat90,righton schedule),Berrieremainsas independentandinsightfulasever She’shappytoadmitshedrinkstoo muchcoffeeandnotenoughwater, andwondersaloudhowshe’sstill goinggivenhersaltytastes.“Idon’t knowhowI’velivedthislong!”she chuckles

Asthelastofherfoursiblings,Berrie holdstighttomemories her mother’spaintingfrom90years agostillhangsonthewall,andher storiesaretreasureswaitingtobe shared Shewasthefirstpersontocelebrate abirthdayinWarramunda’sHub her90th andnodoubt,theVillage willbebuzzingagainnextyearas shecelebratesher30thanniversary asaresident

“Imaybe93,”Berriesays,“butI’m notdoneyet”

Merrigumindoorbowlslifemembers, Berrie,KathBarkerandPamFelthman

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Community bank plans Warramunda visit

We’reinvitingresidents,families,ILU residentsandstafftosubmit expressionsofinterestforprivate in-housebankingsessionswith CommunityBankKyabram. Thesessionsareplannedfor SeptemberhereatWarramunda Villageandareopentostaff, residents,andfamilies,offeringa convenientopportunitytospeak directlywithbankrepresentatives aboutpersonalbankingneeds,ask questions,orexplorenewservices Thesessionsareproposedtorun between2pmand6pmonMonday, September9andTuesday, September10(datestobe confirmedincomingweeks) Eachappointmentwillbe30 minuteslong,andoncewe’ve gatheredinterest,we’llfinalisethe scheduleandinviteparticipantsto indicatetheirpreferredtimeslot. Ifyou’reinterested,pleaseregister yournameatreception We’re aimingtocloseoffexpressionsof interestbetweenAugust19and23, givingustimetocoordinatewith thebankandconfirmsessiontimes. Thisinitiativeispartofagrowing connectionbetweenWarramunda andCommunityBankKyabram twoorganisationsthatsharea visionforcommunity-firstservice CommunityBankKyabram operatesunderamodelthat reinvestsprofitsdirectlybackinto thelocalarea,supportingprojects, services,andinitiativesthatmatter mosttothepeoplewholivehere AtWarramunda,ourvaluesof Compassion,Accountability, Responsibility,andExcellence our “WeCare”promise align beautifullywiththisapproach Together,we’reworkingtocreate opportunitiesthatarenotonly practical,butalsodeeply meaningfulforourresidents,staff, andfamilies.

IntheSeptemberWagglesedition therewillbefulldetailsofwhere andwhenthesesessionswillbe heldandthoseofyouwhoregister yourinterestwillbecontactedwith atimeandplaceforyour personalisedbankingsession Youcanfindoutalittlemoreabout theCommunityBankKyabramby havingalookattheFacebookpage (https://www.facebook.com/comm unitybankkyabram/)

Atthisstage,we’resimplygathering interest butyourresponsewillhelp shapeavaluableservicethat bringstrusted,community-focused bankingrighttoourdoorstep

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Dementia group invitation

G’daytoeveryoneatWarramunda Village residents,families,andstaff Myname’sMickSimpson. IliveinKyabram,Irunatractor slashingbusiness,I’veworkedin transportmostofmylife,andIlive withdementia

I’malsoaproudmemberoftheDon’t DementionItDementiaCaféand SupportGroup,andtheDementia VoicesAlliance

Iwanttopersonallyinviteyouto connectwithus becausenoone shouldfacedementiaalone Ourgroupmeetsat1pmonthelast Thursdayofeverymonthatthe KyabramCommunity&Learning Centre.It’sasafe,welcomingspace wherepeoplelivingwithdementia andtheircarerscancometogether foracuppa,achat,andsomereal support Wesharestories,ask questions,andmostimportantly, remindeachotherthatwe’renot alone

Dementiaaffectseveryonedifferently Therearemorethan160types,andno twopeopleexperienceitthesame way That’swhysupport, understanding,andcommunityareso important

TheDementiaVoicesAlliance which includesWarramunda,Kyabram DistrictHealth,carers,councils,and peoplelikeme isworkinghardto makeourregionmoredementiafriendly

We’rerunningawarenesscampaigns, co-designingserviceswithcarers,and pushingforrealchangeinhowour communitiesrespondtodementia We’realsopartofthe“Makingthe InvisibleVisible”campaign,which helpsraiseawarenessofthehidden challengespeoplewithdementiaface everyday

Andthere’shopeonthehorizon AcrossAustralia,researchersare workingonnewwaystoimprove diagnosis,care,andqualityoflife

TheDementiaAustraliaResearch Foundationisfundingstudiesinto earlydetection,personalisedcare models,andevenpotential treatmentsthattargetthebiological causesofdementia

There’salsoagrowingfocuson youngeronsetdementia which

affectspeopleintheir 30s,40sand50s and howwecanbetter supporttheminwork, familylife,and community

Ifyou’relookingfor support,herearesome resourcesyoucan explore:

DementiaAustralia: Offersanational helpline(1800100500), onlineeducation, supportgroups,andthe “DementiaFriends” awarenessprogram CarerGateway: Providescounselling, respite,andpractical adviceforcarers

MyAgedCare:Helps connectfamilieswith servicesandfunding options.

DementiaTraining Australia:Offersfree trainingforagedcare staffandcarers

AustralianDementiaNetwork:Ahubfor clinicaltrials,researchupdates,and caretools

TotheWarramundacommunity:this supportishereforyou.Whetheryou’re afamilymember,astaffmember,or someonelivingwithdementia,you’re welcometojoinus.We’vegot resources,livedexperience,anda wholelotofhearttoshare

Andremember dementiadoesn’t meantheendofcontributionor

connection Wecanstilllive,love, laugh,andbepartofsomething meaningful

Ifyou’dliketoknowmore,contact JenniferSavageorClairePerrellaat theKyabramCommunity&Learning Centreon(03)58520000 Orjust comealongtooneofourmonthly gatherings You’llbewelcomed Let’skeeptheconversationgoing andlet’snot“demention”it.

A sneak peak at renovations

We’representingthismonth’s renovationsupdatealittlebit differentlyandgivingourCEOJohn todohisbestJohnLaws impersonationasthevoiceoverartist forthisvideopresentationofthe amazingachievementsoftheProject ControlGroup

Asmostofyouwillknowbynow, CapitalProjectsManagerStuartBurt hasbeenturningunusedspaces fromvariouspartsofthevillageinto highlyusefulfacilitiesforstaffand residents

HehashadsupportfromCapital ProjectsAdministratorTessSaunders, whohasspentmoretimeinhigh-vis gearthanshehasinsuitpants,and DirectorOperationsDarcyWilkinsonwhosemaintenanceteamhasalso beenconstantlyoncallasStuart’s willingandableworkforce Theteamhasworkedmostlyonthe newhairsalon,whichislooking absolutelymagnificent,andhave alsotransformedastoreroomintoa wellappointedmeetingroom. Theyhavenowturnedtheirattention

totheSaundersStreetwing,where fiveunderutilisedoffices,storerooms andmeetingroomswillsoonbecome residentialsuites

Thisvideooffersyouaninsightintothe workthathasbeendoneinashort timeandsetsthetoneforthenext stagesoftheMasterPlan,whichwill eventuallyhaveWarramundaexpand froman82-bedvillagetobehomefor 130residents.

WiththenewAgedCareStandarddue tokickintogearon1Novemberthere isastrongfocusonensuringresidents areprovidedwiththenecessary supporttohavethequalitycareofour staffmatchedbytheirsurrounds. Enjoythevideoandbesuretosay g’daytoStuandTesswhenyousee themwanderingthecorridorsintheir brightorangeandyellowuniforms Inthenextfewmonthstherewillbe moreactivityintheRockmanWingas therenovationsteammovefurther intotheMasterPlanandbeginto transformthecurrentspaceinto somethingtoserveusintothefuture

Stuart,DaleandJohndiscussing theSaunderswingrenovation.

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Staff course opportunities

AtWarramunda,we’reproudtosay thatourcommitmenttolearningand developmentisstrongerthanever. AsDirectorofEducationandQuality, I’vehadtheprivilegeofwatchingour staffembracefurthereducation opportunitieswithenthusiasmand purpose andit’sinspiringtosee howtheseeffortsareshapingnot onlyindividualcareersbutthefuture ofourorganisation

Wecurrentlyhave100%compliance withourinternaltraining requirements,includingAusmed modules,whicheverystaffmember hascompleted Buttrainingdoesn’t stopthere

Manyofourteammembersare goingaboveandbeyond,pursuing externalqualificationstogrowtheir skillsandexpandtheirroles. Minu,forexample,hascompletedher MasterofMentalHealthandis continuingherNursePractitioner candidacy

We’reproudtosupportherinherrole asClinicalCareCoordinator,andher studiesaredirectlycontributingto herfinaloutcome

AmaraKaluhasjustcompletedher DiplomaofNursingandisnow workingasanenrollednurseaftera two-yearcommitment.Raymond Mabulac,whobeganincatering,has completedhisCertificateIIIin IndividualSupportandisnow workingshiftsasaPCW AndAdiRatokaluiscurrently undertakingaGraduateCertificatein PalliativeCare avitalareaof expertiseinagedcare

Thesearejustafewexamplesofhow educationcanopendoors Inour industry,it’sabsolutelypossibleto movefromrolesinlaundry, maintenance,cleaningorcareinto leadershipandexecutivepositions Withtherightsupportanda commitmenttolearning,the pathwayisthere

AcrossAustralia,agedcareworkers haveaccesstofee-freeTAFEcourses, includingCertificateIIIandIVin IndividualSupport,Diplomasof Nursing,andevenBachelorand Masterlevelqualifications Onlinemodulesindementiacare, palliativecare,andleadershipare alsoavailable,makingeducation

moreaccessiblethanever. AtWarramunda,mydoorisalways open Whetheryou’rejuststartingout orlookingtotakethenextstep,I’m heretohelpyouexploreyouroptions andreachyourprofessionalgoals We’realsoworkingtorecognisethese achievementsformally,throughour

RewardandRecognitionprogram includingservicemilestones, birthdays,andoutstanding contributions

Educationisajourney,andwe’re proudtowalkitwithyou. MelThomas,Directorof EducationandQuality

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Reward & Recognition plan

AtWarramunda,we’vealwaysknown thatourpeoplearetheheartof everythingwedo andnow,thanksto theworkofourCultureChangeGroup (CCG),we’retakingrealstepstomake surethatisrecognisedandcelebrated TheCCGwasformedafterourstaff culturesurveyandworkshopsidentified severalkeyareasforimprovement Ourstaffarepassionateand professionalpeoplewhoalwaysputour residentsfrontandcentre,which sometimesmeantheirown achievementsmaynotalwaysreceive therecognitiontheydeserve Withaprogram,andprocess,to acknowledgethesecontributionstothe servicewedeliveritwillbemucheasier tocelebrateourpeople.

Fromuniformpoliciestohandhygiene, theCCGhashadsomegreat conversations butoneofthebiggest andmostexcitingitemstocomeoutof thosesessionswasRewardand Recognition.

Thiswasidentifiedasapriorityduring theculturesurveylatelastyear Asamemberofthegroup,I’veseen firsthandhowpassionateourteamis aboutthis We’renotjusttalkingabout bigachievements wewantto celebratetheeverydayefforts,thequiet momentsofcare,andtheyearsof servicethatmakeWarramundasucha specialplacetowork Beforethegroupevenformed,Ihada personalexperiencethatreallyshaped mythinking SarahGaunt,ourClinical

Ourpeopleareourheart,and recognisingtheircontributionsisthe firststepinabroadercommitmentto embeddingapositiveworkplace cultureatthevillage.

That’swhytheCultureChangeGroup hasworkedcloselywiththeSenior LeadershipTeamtolaunchofour newRewardandRecognition Program,inspiredbyfeedbackfrom lastyear’sCultureChangeSurvey. Thisprogramstartsbyshininga spotlightontheeverydayheroesof Warramunda-ourstaff. Beginningthismonth,we’llbe acknowledgingstaffservice anniversariesinthepagesof Waggles,celebratingthosewho reachimportantmilestoneswithus. Thesemomentswillbemarkedwith in-housecelebrationsthatreflect

CareDirector,pulledmeasideoneday andtoldmesomeonehadrecognised myhardwork.

Shehandedmeacoffeevoucherand thankedme Thenextday,Iuseditto shoutcoffeesformyteam.Thatsmall gesturemadeabigimpact andit’s exactlythekindofculturewe’reworking tobuild.

Now,we’reformalisingthatprocess We’relookingatpeer-nominated shout-outs,birthday acknowledgements(wejustcelebrated Susie’s60th!),andservicerecognition forthosewho’vebeenwithusfor5,10, 15,oreven20years We’reeven exploringideaslikedinnernightsand otherwaystobringpeopletogether.

thepersonalityandpreferencesof eachteammember,whetherthat’s cakeandcoffeewiththeircrewor somethingmorelow-key. Lookingahead,staffcelebratingfive, 10,15and20yearsofservicewillalso berecognisedonoursoon-to-belaunchedwebsite,ensuringthattheir commitmentisvisibleacrossour widercommunity.Thegreatworkof ourpayrollofficerCarolMasonhas ensuredtheseanniversarieswillbe capturedandrecognised. Alreadythisyear,16teammembers havecelebrated,orwillsoon celebrate,keyservicemilestones. AmongthemareBritneyWalsh,Peter Morrison,DianneCantwell,Janelle Old,AngelaBright,andMelissa Gawley,whoallreachedtheir5-year anniversariesinthefirsthalfof2025.

And,byembracingthenewWeCare model,weareexpandingour commitmenttocompassionand respecttoextendbeyondresidentsand CommunityCareclients,toincludeall staffIt’saboutcreatingaspacewhere allfeelseen,valued,andappreciated. MelThomashasbeenfantasticin helpingusshapehowthismoves forward,andourmonthlymeetingsare fullofenergyandideas Thisisjustthe beginning,andwhilesomeitemsare lessglamorous-uniformsandthelike, RewardandRecognitionisabigone andwe’reproudtobemakingit happen.

KatieMcCormack, CultureChangeGroupMember.

MikaelePykewilljointhemlaterthis month,followedbyHarleighZammit andAmaraKaluincomingmonths. ShiraleeDunn,partofour hardworkingenvironmentcrew, reacheda10-yearmilestoneinMay. Laterthisyear,JoanneLawtonwill markanincredible15yearsof service,andinDecember,Helen McDonaldwillreachanamazing22yearmilestone.Justlastmonth, AnnaResulcelebrated23yearswith Warramunda atestamenttoher loyaltyandcontribution. Thesearethepeoplewhomake Warramundawhatitis embracing WeCareprinciplescompassion, accountability,respect&excellence. It’smoreimportantthaneverto recognisejusthowvaluablethis experienceistoourvillage.

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Whenitcomestocommunityspiritand aglassishalffullattitudetolife,few canholdacandletoShirleyPyke AproudresidentofWarramunda Village’sIndependentLivingUnitsanda cornerstoneoftheGirgarredistrictfor decades,Shirley’swarmthand unwaveringsenseofpurposehave earnedhertheadmirationofmanyalongwithafewwell-deserved accoladesalongtheway In1999,ShirleywasnamedGirgarre’s CitizenoftheYear,atestamenttoher yearsoftirelesscommunity involvement,includinglong-standing commitmentstotheMother’sClub,the localguidingmovement,theCWA,and ofcourse,theGirgarrePatchworkand Quiltinggroup whichsheco-founded 38yearsago

AFridaymorningfixtureattheGirgarre Hall,thequiltinggroupremainsa vibrantpartofcommunitylife,withup to25membersgatheringweeklyinthe supperroomtostitchstoriesandshare companionship Shirleyisstilldriving herselfthereeachweek

Thatsamequietleadershipand passionforconnectionisondisplay closertohome,atWarramunda,where shehasruntheIndependentLiving FriendshipGroupforthepastthree years

Meetingmonthly,thegrouphas becomeawarmandinclusivespace forcompanionshipandstorytelling, andwillsooncelebrateitsthird birthday amilestoneofwhichShirley isparticularlyproud “I’vealwaysbelievedinbringingpeople together Whetherit’saquiltingbeeor acupoftea,peopleneedcommunity That’showIwasraised,andthat’show I’vetriedtolive”

Bornin1936atRed Cliffs,nearMildura, Shirleymovedto Stanhopein1950 whenherfather, anorchard operator, boughtadairy farm

Shewasnearly 15atthetimeand theyoungestof three,witholder brothersColin andLesley(both nowpassed)

Afterfinishing schoolat Echuca,she tookherfirstjob inthelate1950s atatinygrocer’s storerunbyKenandLeslieKing(whose namesarewellknowntoour Warramundacommunity)-which wouldlaterbecomeKing’sTuckerbag “Everythinghadtobeweighedand baggedbyhand Therewerefourofus intheshop”

Itwasduringthoseearlyworkingyears thatShirleymettheloveofherlife,Bill Pyke

Herbrotherintroducedthem,andby June1955theyweremarriedinEchuca “Thatwasthebestthingmybrotherdid forme”

Afatefulcaraccidentcuttheir honeymoonshortandlandedthem bothinhospital Billupstairs,Shirley downstairswithabrokenarm

“Today,they’dsendyouhomethe sameday,”shechuckles

propertypasseddownthroughthree generations Togethertheyraisedfivechildren Gary,Ian,Daryl,Joanne,andLeonie andcarvedoutalifefilledwithhard work,travel,andfamily

Theireldest,Gary,nowlivesonasmall farmatKyValley Ianremainsonthe originalGirgarreproperty,having boughtitfromhisparents Darylworksinconstructionacrossthe PacificIslands,fromKiribatitoNauru, andLeonieisbasedatKiallaWest, workingforAustraliaPost Theirsecondeldest,Joanne,wasan AssociateProfessorinTourism Researchandatrueacademic achiever

TheysoonsettledonBill’sfamilyfarm atGirgarre,asoldiersettlement

Herpassinglastyearcameasa devastatingblow madeallthemore heartbreakingbecauseitoccurredon theexactsamedateasherfather’s passing,eightyearsearlier

“ThatwasthehardestthingI’velived through LosingBillwashardenough, buttolosemydaughteronthesame day well,it’snotsomethingyouever getover”

Now89,Shirleyhasalwayscherished birthdaysasspecialoccasions not justherown,butforeveryoneinthe family

Despitethepain,Shirleyhas continuedtolivewithpurpose Shenowhas15grandchildren,aged between24and45,and17greatgrandchildren-someofwhomarein their20s,whiletheyoungestisjust18 monthsold.

Theyremaincentraltoherlife Fourofhergranddaughters,in particular,haveralliedaroundher duringrecenthipissues,helpingwith errandsanddroppingbytokeepher company.

“They’realwayscheckinginonme DarylringsmostSundays,Ianrings too,especiallyifhe’sbeenaway.They allpopinwhentheycan I’mlucky We’reaclosefamily” Herchildrenhaveproduceda wonderfullyeclecticbunchof professionalpeople

Amongthemareateacher,health workers,achiropractor,trades professionals,andanaccountanteachofthemcarvingouttheirown storywhileremainingtightly connectedtothefamilyrootsin Girgarreandthefamilymatriarch.

She'salreadyplanningabigonenext year.

“IthinkIonlyhadonepartyasakid,” shereflects

“SoI’mmakingupforlosttime.I’m goingtohaveabeautynextyear!” Thoughretiredfromformalwork, Shirley’shandsareneveridle.Her passionforpatchworkremains undiminished

Shesewsdailyfromamakeshift workshopinhercarportusingher trustyBerninasewingmachine,which she’shadforsixyears.

“I’moniteveryday,evenjustfora littlewhile,”shesays Herlatestsewingeffortsare dedicatedtoPeterMacCallumCancer Centre,inmemoryofJoanne Sheregularlydonatesbagsoflovingly crafteditems,includingbabyquilts oneoftheCentre’smostrequested items.

“Theysentmeathank-youletter,and Iwrotebacktoaskwhattheyneeded Theytoldmebabyquilts,andI’ve beensewingeversince”

Thatgenerosityhaslongbeenpartof Shirley’scharacter.

Shewasinstrumental incompletingafivepaneltextilemuralat theGirgarreHall, celebratingthe community’s evolutionfromits settlementdaysto themodernera DesignedbyGloria Loughnanand stitchedtogetherby 25patchworkers,the piecewonan AustraliaDayaward andstillhangs proudlyintheback ofthehalltoday Travelwasanother passionsheshared withBill Theirfirsttrip wastoNoumea,won throughacompetition involving,ofallthings, rescuetape.

“Wehadtowritehowweusedit Isaid Iuseditinpatchwork andwewon!”

Thatluckybreaksparkedaloveof travelthattookthecoupleacross Canada,Alaska,NewZealand,and Wales,whereBill’sfamilystillhad relatives

AndwhileShirleyfollowsCollingwood onKayothesedays(thankstoher granddaughter’shelp),herlate husbandBillhadfootballgloryofhis

How

own heplayedinGirgarre’sfirst-ever premiershipin1952

“Onlytwoofthoseplayersarestillwith us,”Shirleysaysproudly “Theyhada celebrationin2002.”

Nowarmedwithasmartphone,a steadyhandatthesewingmachine, andafullheart,Shirleycontinuesto livewithremarkablepurpose ShescansFacebooknowandthen, Googleswhatsheneeds,andhas

evenmadepeacewithemail though sheadmitsit’snotherstrongsuit. “I’mneverbored,”shesmiles “There’salwayssomethingtodo, someonetosee,orsomethingto make

“That’sthesecret,Ithink keepyour handsandheartbusy.”

Andthat,perhaps,istheessenceof ShirleyPyke:alifestitchedtogether withkindness,resilience,andpurpose.

Didyoumisslastmonth’sWaggles?WhataboutourCommunityCarenewsletter?Use theseQRcodestodownloadyourdigitalcopiesnow-orclickthelink.Youcandownload themandprintthemoutoryoucangetpapercopiesofWagglesfromReception.

MORE JULY

WAGGLES WAGGLES

AtWarramundaVillage,our commitmenttoCompassion, Accountability,Responsibility,and Excellence-ourWeCarevalues-is morethanamotto It’sawayoflife Andnowhereisthatmoreevidentthan intheoutstandingeffortsofourHand HygieneHeroes,whocontinuetolead thewayininfectionpreventionand control

Overthepastthreemonths,we’ve proudlycelebratedLisafromthe cateringteam,Teresafromthelaundry andbreakfastcrewintheMarySleeth andIanRolloCurrieWing,andSusy JarrettfromSaundersWing

Thesededicatedstaffmembershave consistentlydemonstratedbestpracticehandhygiene,helpingtokeep ourresidentsandcolleaguessafeand well.

Theireffortsarepartofabroader culturalshiftatWarramunda ThankstotheleadershipofQualityand EducationLeadMaggiDighton,our handhygienecompliancehassoared fromjustunder50percenttoregularly postingresultsinthehigh90-well abovethenationalaverage Maggi’ssurpriseinspectionshave becomelegendary,butshe’soften delightedtofindstaffalreadyaheadof her,provingthathygieneisnowsecond natureacrossthevillage

Thisachievementisespecially meaningfulaswepreparetocelebrate AgedCareWorkersDayonAugust7,a timetohonourthecompassionand professionalismofourteam.

Hand Hygiene Heroes

excellenceshownbyourstaff

Theimpactofthiscommitmentisclear. Thelastfourincidentsofillnessat Warramundawerequicklycontained, withfasterrecoverytimesandminimal disruption

Highhygienestandardshavelimitedthe spreadofinfectionandprotectedboth residentsandstaff

SupportingthissuccessistheworkofMel ThomasandMaggiDightoninoffering stafftheopportunitytoundertake InfectionPreventionandControl(IPC) training.

WarramundacurrentlyhastwoIPCleads, whoobserve,assess,andreporton hygienepractices.We’reproudto supportstaffinundertaking government-accreditedIPCtraining,with moreteammembersidentifiedtotake onthisvitalrole

TheHandHygieneHeroesprogram, nowinitssecondyear,isapowerful acknowledgementoftheeveryday

AtWarramunda,wecaredeeplyforour residents,ourcolleagues,andour community OurHandHygieneHeroes remindusthatexcellencestartswiththe smallestactions,andthattogether,we’re buildingasafer,healthierfuture Keepaneyeoutforthephotos celebratingthesehandhygieneheroes.

Birthdaysshouldbecelebrated,and someofourresidentsdoitbetterthan most-oftenthecentreofattentionfor significantmilestones-turning80,90, andeven100yearsold

Whileitisourstaffwhoaregenerallythe onessinginghappybirthday,lightingthe candlesormakingsurethatnobody forgetsthisspecialday-recentlyitwas timefortwoofourstafftocelebrate specialdaysoftheirown

birthdays

Ittooktwoofourresidentstomatchthe achievementsofmostofourresidents, whenMaddiVickandSusyJarrett celebratedacombined90yearsonthe earth(Madditurning30andSusy60) MaddihadVanessa,SarahandMeljoin herforaneveningfunction,wherethere waslotsofpinktocelebratetheevent, whileSusy hadamorningteawhereshe embracedtheattentionfromher workmatesandsharedsomelovely treatsthatarealwaysreadilyavailable

thankstoourfantastic cateringstaff.We’d lovetosharemoreof thesespecial moments,soplease letSiennaknowifyou haveaphototoshare orsomespecialnews aboutsomething happeninginthelives ofourstaff. Happybirthdayladies!

SUDOKU

Eachrow,columnandinnersection(9squares)mustbefilledwithnumbers1-9, withoutrepeatinganynumbers.Numbersalreadyprintedmaynotbechanged.

MAIL SOCIALS LOST PROPERTY SUGGESTIONS

Skype,Facetime&TelephoneCalls

SkypeandFacetimesessions(oniPad)and telephonecallsareavailableforresidentsto stayconnectedwiththeirfamilyandfriends

PleasetelephoneourReceptionTeamon03 58522611tobookasession.

Letters&EmailstoResidents

Lettersandemailsforourresidentsarealways welcome Ifyouwouldliketosendlettersor photosviaemailtoyourlovedone,pleaseemail yourlettersto warramunda@warramundacomauandour TeamMemberswilldeliverthemforyou

Mailbox

Mailiscollectedinternallyfromtheresidentmailboxeach daybystaff Alternatively,residentsarewelcometogive mailtoaTeamMemberwhowilldelivermailtothe administrationofficeforthem Similarly,ourTeam Memberscandeliverpackagesorletterstolovedones

LostPropertyBox

ThereisaLost&FoundPropertyboxlocatedinthe ClinicalCareManager’sofficeandatReception Ifyou havemisplacedanitem,pleaseletoneofourTeam MembersknowandtheywillcheckLost&Foundforyou toensureyourbelongingsarereturnedtoyou

Mobile dentist available

TeethinPlaceisamobiledentalservice-providingdentalservices toResidentialCareFacilitiesincentralVictoriaandsurrounds. Weprideourselvesonprovidingacomprehensiveservice-offering preventionandmaintenance,notjustpainrelief(thoughofcourse wecanhelpwiththattoo!). Forour$299Prevention

Website&Facebook

PleasevisitourWarramundaVillagewebsite (wwwwarramundacomau)andourFacebook andInstagrampagesforinformation,updates, andphotos ScantheQRCodesandfollowus onsocialsforanyupdatesandresidentstories!

Suggestion/FeedbackBox

ASuggestionBoxislocatednearthenight exitdoorandisavailableforanyoneto submitasuggestionorprovidefeedback. Feedbackformscanbefoundinvarious locationsthroughoutthefacility.These formscanbesignedoranonymousand assistsmanagementtocontinuallyprovide improvementstoourcareand managementofourhome.TheSuggestion Boxisclearedonaregularbasisand processedasperourfeedbackand

Additionalservicesavailable,ifrequired

Dentures-newdentures,repairs,relines Wealsohavearangeofspecialised toothbrushes,toothpastesanddenture cleaningdeviceswhichcanbe purchasedatthetimeofdentalvisit

FEEDBACK OPEN DISCLOSURE

TheWarramundaTeamiscommittedtotheprocessofOpenDisclosure. ‘Anopendiscussionwithapatientaboutanincident(s)thatresultedinharmtothatpatientwhilethey werereceivinghealthcare’(AgedCareOpenDisclosureFramework).

TheOpenDisclosurePrinciplesinclude:

Consumersandtheirrepresentativesareencouragedandsupportedtogivefeedback Inputandconcernscanbe lodgedinternallyviaphone,inpersonorinwriting

Consumersmaylodgecomplaintswithexternalagencies,suchastheAgedCareQuality&SafetyCommission Complaintsmaybemadeonlineatagedcarequality.gov.au/making-complaintlodge/online-complaints-formor viaphoneon1800951822.

Whenmakingacomplaint,consumersmaywishtoseekassistancefromagedcareadvocacyservices Older PersonsAdvocacyNetwork(OPAN)providesupport7daysaweekviaphoneon1800700600

SUPPORT NETWORKS

OlderPersonsAdvocacyNetwork(OPAN)

OPANhelpsolderpeopleunderstandandexercise theiragedcarerights,seekagedcareservices thatsuittheirneedsandfindsolutionstoissues theymaybeexperiencingwiththeiragedcare provider OPANisfundedbytheAustralian Government,andisfree&confidential

DementiaAustralia

PHONE:1800700600

WEB:OPAN.ORG.AU

DementiaAustraliaisthenationalpeakbodyfor peoplelivingwithdementia,theirfamiliesand carersandprovidesleadershipinpolicyand services Theyprovideinformation,education, counsellingandsupporttopeoplelivingwith dementiaandfamiliesandcarersofpeoplewith dementia

PHONE:1800100500

WEB:DEMENTIA.ORG.AU

ElderRightsAdvocacy(ERA)

ElderRightsAdvocacyistheVictorianbranchofOPAN. ERAsupportsolderpeople,theirfamiliesand representativesinVictoria,toaddressissuesrelatedto Commonwealthfundedagedcareservices.Theservice isfree,independentandconfidential.Advocacyisabout helpingaperson’sneeds,wishesandrightsbeheard, especiallyinregardtodecisionsthataffecttheirlife.

PHONE:1800700600

WEB:ERA.ASN.AU

TranslatingandInterpretingService(TISNational)

TISNationalprovidesinterpretingservicestopeoplewho donotspeakEnglishandtoagenciesandbusinessesthat needtocommunicatewiththeirnon-Englishspeaking clients.Theseservicesenablenon-Englishspeakersto independentlyaccessservicesandinformationin Australia

PHONE:131450

WEB:TISNATIONAL.GOV.AU

Ifyouaredeafand/orfindithardhearingorspeakingwithpeoplewhouseaphone,theNationalRelayService(NRS)canhelp you AcallthroughtheNRSletsyoucommunicatewithahearingpersonwhoisusingaphoneevenifyoucan'thearordon't useyourvoice.TheNRShasspeciallytrainedstaffcalledRelayOfficerswhohelpwitheverycall. Phone:1300555727

OraskaTeamMemberforfurtherinformationandassistanceinaccessingthisservice

NOTICEBOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS UPDATES

ILU SOCIALDINNERSAVETHE

DATE

TherewillbenoILUDinnersinJulyand August.Mealswillresumein September.

MEALSFEEDBACK

FROMRESIDENTS

Minimenusforalternative(Smallplate options)

Smallersizesofthevegetables Purchasinghotboxesfortransporting mealtraystokeepthemwarm SchedulingBBQs

PODIATRISTVISITS

IfyouwouldliketoseethePodiatrist, pleaseseeVanessaintheSupervisor’s Officetomakeanappointment.

OPTOMETRISTVISITS

IfyouwouldliketoseetheOptometrist, theywillbecomingonthe10thofOctober. pleaseseeVanessaintheSupervisor’s Officetomakeanappointment.

DOCTORSCLINICS

KyabramRegionalClinicdoctorsconduct clinicsatWarramundaonaweeklybasis, howeverclinicscheduleswillvary accordingtodoctoravailabilityand COVID-19restrictions.Ifyouhaveany concernswithyourhealth,pleaseletoneof ourTeamMembersknow.

AUDIOLOGISTVISITS

Ifyouhaveanyconcernswithyourhearingor hearingaid,pleaseseeanRNinthe Supervisor’sOffice.Ifyouwouldlikean appointment,pleaseseeVanessainthe Supervisor’sOffice ConnectHearingwouldliketothankyoufor yourvaluablesupport.

FRIENDSHIPGROUPSAVETHEDATE

MeetingfortheILUFriendshipGroup3rd birthdaycelebrationwillbeonAugust12 intheSaundersPrivateDiningRoom. Challenge:“Tellajokeorriddle”.

HAIRDRESSINGSALON

OurhairdresserAngelawillbeatWarramundaevery Thursday.PaulinedoesMonday,however,willdo someweekendswithherclients.Phoneheron 58532630 Formoreinformation,contactreception OneofourTeamMemberscanassistyoutoattend yourappointmentifrequired.

BEAUTICIANVISITS

Ifyouwouldlikeanappointmentwiththe beautician,pleaseletoneoftheLifestyle& LeisureTeamMembersknow

POSHNAILS

OurLifestyle&LeisureTeamwillprovideposhnails asanactivity.PleaseseetheLifestyle&Leisure Teamifyouwouldlikeyournailspainted

BOOKSONWHEELS

Yourlibrarybooksandbagswillbepickedupbyour L&LTeamandleftatreceptionforthelibrariansof theShireofCampaspetopickupandexchange. PleaseaskanL&LTeamMemberifyouwouldlike yourbooksdeliveredtoyourroom.

OurBanksiaLoungelibraryisopentoresidentsfor bookloans SeetheL&LTeamifanyresidentswould liketoborrowaDVD. EverymonthonthethirdMonday,librarycollection dayisobserved

COVID-19UPDATE

Thankyoutoallourresidents,families,visitors,andTeam Membersforyourongoingsupportwithourprocessesto complywithCOVID-19requirements Updatesonour COVID-19policiesandsituationswillbecommunicated withyouasguidelinesandcircumstanceschange. Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasespeakwithoneofour ManagementTeamMembers

CHURCHSERVICES

OurchurchservicesareheldatWarramundaon Thursdaymorningsat10:30am.Welookforward toourresidentsparticipatingintheseimportant events.WewelcomeApartment&ILUresidents whoareunabletoattendthecommunitychurch servicesovertheweekend.

TherearealsofreetoairTVscreenreligious programsonSundaymornings,whichcanbe viewedonanyTV.PleaseseetheTVGuideorask aTeamMemberforassistance.

INFORMATION BOARD

COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES

Ourrequirementsforvisiting Warramundahaverecentlychanged. Visitorsarenolongerrequiredtowear masksorundergoarapidantigen testingpriortoenteringourfacility.

DIRECTDEBITFACILITY I PHARMACY

Attentionresidents,wehavesomeconvenient newstoshare!Youcannowsetupadirectdebit withIanColliePharmacyforyourmedication needs,ifyouprefer.Thisstreamlinedoption aimstomakemanagingyourprescriptions easierandmoreefficient.Simplyinquirewithour staffforfurtherdetailsonhowtogetstartedwith thishassle-freepaymentmethod Yourcomfort andconvenienceareourtoppriorities,andwe're heretoassistyoueverystepoftheway.

VISITINGWARRAMUNDA WAGGLESNEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION

Ourresidents’newsletter,Waggles,isdistributedin thefirstweekofeachmonth Whatitemsorinformationwouldyouliketosee includedregularlyinWaggles? ArticlesandphotosforWagglesarewelcomeand canbeforwardedtoreception,byphoning5852 2611,oremailing warramunda@warramundacomaubeforethe20th ofeachmonth

IfyoucurrentlydonotreceiveacopyoftheWaggles andwouldliketo,pleasecollectthelatestedition fromreception

RECEPTION

TheAdministrationTeamisalwaysavailableto assistallvisitors,families,andresidentsat Receptionbetween8.30am–4.30pmMondayto Friday.

Theteamcanassistwithbookingin-house hairdressingappointments,postingmailfor residents,loggingmaintenancerequestsforthe IndependentLivingUnitsanddirectingallcalls andvisitorstoWarramunda. Pleasedonothesitatetocontactourlovelystaff atReceptionon0358522611between830am–4.30pmMondaytoFriday.

WarramundaCommunityCare providesqualityholisticandlife enhancingin-homeagedcare services.

OurCaseManagersindividually tailorservicestoassistconsumersto liveindependentlyintheirown home.

Weareanapprovedproviderof HomeCarePackages.Wealso provideNDISservices.

PersonalCare

HomeCare–DomesticAssistance Respite Shopping MealPreparation

Transport

SocialSupport GardeningServices RegisteredNurse AdvanceCarePlanning

Ifyou,orsomeoneyouknowmight benefitfromtheseservices,givethe HomeCareTeamacallon(03)5852 2611(+option2).