Juniper Viva Voce Autumn 2017

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THE ‘LIVELY VOICE’ OF JUNIPER

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Welcome International Nursing Students

Lovin’ the Lava Lounge P 15

We can’t bear it P 16

Musical Memories P9

Knitters’ crafty knack P7

Viva Vocé is the “lively voice” of Juniper Inside you will find news from around Juniper, as we celebrate a good life for all our people!

About Juniper

Vision A good life for all our people.

Mission To enhance the independence, spiritual fulfilment and enjoyment of life of older people through care, accommodation and support services.

Values Juniper embraces core values to direct and guide our actions, and reflect the Uniting Church ethos.

Welcome is being warm, friendly, gracious, empathetic to all, and open to new ideas.

Respect is valuing people for their uniqueness and being just and honest in our dealings.

Compassion is caring for others and responding to need using the highest standards to provide comfort and enable healing.

Hope is looking forward with confidence and expectation.

Juniper is a Christian, values driven, community benefit organisation that excels in social enterprise for the benefit of the whole Western Australian community.

Our antecedents first welcomed residents in 1949 and we have now grown to more than 1,600 staff and 500 volunteers who work to enhance the lives of more than 4,000 Western Australians.

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Labour Day Monday 6 March Good Friday Friday 14 April Easter Monday Monday 17 April ANZAC Day Tuesday 25 April

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FRONT COVER Elizabeth Rodrigues, Kristian Faith Parel, Luana Messias da Silva, Daisy Belocura and Eusebio Jr Aclupen (Seb)

Vaughan’s message The month of February 2017 marks the beginning of the biggest change that the aged care sector has seen – the full implementation of consumer directed care (CDC). And it starts in our community programs first.

It also highlights a change in relationship between government and not-for-profit aged care providers. The old model (policy and funding on the government side, matched with resourcing and informed social service delivery on the NFP side) has been effective in meeting the challenges of building a civil society by distributing resources where they are most needed and bringing to bear the capacity of charities and NFPs to leverage volunteer time and donations.

However the new financial challenges being faced by government caused by an ageing society (and other factors as well) has caused a re-think and we are now experiencing activity based on the proposition that our community might be better served by establishing a market based funding regime.

This new paradigm works on the premise that individualised funding i.e. funding provided

direct to the individual allows the person to make choices thereby improving client satisfaction and stimulating the supply side of the market.

This change in focus will impact on Juniper in three key ways: 1. Greater uncertainty in respect of funding due to the impact of client choice 2. Restructuring of business systems so as to deliver on client-centric service delivery and 3. A change in the relationship with government.

Juniper is responding to these changes by becoming more adept at costing and pricing services to clients and developing a deeper understanding of the dynamics of running a sustainable business.

In addition, renewed effort has been invested in assisting our staff to better respond to the choices made by clients, by the client’s family or by guardians.

However in doing so, decisions need to be made within a policy framework that does not compromise our values, service or clinical standards.

Overall Juniper will need to better understand our business in the context of our new environment and to find the resources to meet the challenges that a consumer directed environment will present.

Only time will tell whether this new approach will in fact reduce expenditure on home care programs or increase client satisfaction.

Chief Executive

A time of hope and renewal Observing the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ at Eastertime has meaning for us all.

This is a special time of the year and an opportunity to reflect on the themes of sacrifice, rebirth, renewal and hope and what they mean for our lives.

Juniper’s core Values of Welcome, Respect, Compassion and Hope reflect many of the Easter themes.

As we reflect and spend time with family and friends during the Easter break, we wish you renewal and hope in your lives.

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Celebrating our volunteers Juniper celebrated International Volunteer Day on December 5th with a morning tea among the beautiful surroundings of Sandalford Winery in Caversham. Over 120 volunteers gathered for a delicious selection of treats including smoked duck,

homemade scones and croissants, while enjoying each other’s company and some well-earned time to relax.

Volunteer Coordinator Tim Law said it was wonderful to see the diversity in our volunteers with attendees ranging in age from 20 to 94.

“We are always delighted to see our dedicated volunteers attend these types of events where the Juniper Executive can thank them for their tireless work and show them how much they are appreciated,” he said.

Albany centre The construction of a multi purpose centre (MPC) is the beginning of a wider range of activity on our site in the suburb of Lockyer, Albany. The MPC will provide a much needed focal point for the site and will be enjoyed by Juniper Boronia residents and other community groups. The MPC is expected to be completed by June 2017.

Apartments reach for the sky As you can see Stage 2 of Juniper Elimatta Retirement Living, featuring 40 contemporary apartments over four levels, is moving upwards with construction planned for completion later in 2017.

Interested parties can contact sales agent Glenda Cooper on 0418 944 051 or gcooper@dempseyrealestate.com

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Introducing international nurses to aged care Juniper’s commitment to creating a sustainable aged care workforce for the future continues into 2017 as we welcome IRON (Initial Registration of Overseas Registered Nurses) students into a number of our facilities for their week-long aged care placements.

Juniper Annesley, recently received its second round of IRON students for the year, with five eager new recruits, originating from India, the Philippines and Brazil, joining the Bentley facility in February.

IRON students undertake a nine-week course, designed by the Institute of Health and Nursing to provide overseas Registered Nurses with the knowledge, skills and understanding to practice in a variety of health settings in Australia.

The benefits are mutual, as IRON students, who are already qualified health professionals in their own countries, bring a wealth of experience with them.

“They are confident, hard-working and come to us with a real desire to learn,” said Nicola.

Luana Messias da Silva, from Brazil said she was very excited to be completing her placement at Juniper Annesley.

“The quality of care is much better here. Everything is new and modern. I’m very much looking forward to learning the Australian aspect of caring,” she said.

Juniper will host 45 IRON students throughout this year.

Juniper’s Learning & Innovations Advisor Nicola Cuthbert said many IRON students were experiencing aged care for the first time.

“Aged care simply doesn’t exist in some countries so they are gaining valuable experience during their time with Juniper,” she said.

“They are working with state of the art equipment and alongside high calibre health professionals at Juniper Annesley. It’s fantastic exposure to the aged care sector and allows them to consider pursuing a career in this area, once they are eligible to work as Registered Nurses in Australia.”

They are confident, hardworking and come to us with a real desire to learn.

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As one door closes, another will open As the existing Juniper Chrystal Halliday building closed in preparation for construction of a brand new facility in its place, it was time to honour the past and look forward to the future.

Staff and volunteers past and present gathered at the Karrinyup facility on November 22nd, including Ron Agar who was Committee Chair at the time Chrystal Halliday was first built.

Over afternoon refreshments, stories were shared and thanks were given for over 45 years’ of good memories. Photo albums, filled with special events and happy moments were on display and guests were invited to write their personal memories on pieces of paper which will be

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bound into a ‘memories book’ and placed in the new building.

until we continue in the new premises.”

Pastoral Care Coordinator Chris Carrie said the event paid tribute to the good times and memories of the past, giving thanks to staff and volunteers.

Retired staff member Lyn Robinson, who worked at Juniper Chrystal Halliday for 34 years said it was wonderful to go back and see everyone.

“There was very much a feeling of reunion as staff and volunteers renewed the bonds of shared experiences,” he said.

“It was really nice to have the opportunity to return, farewell the building and share our stories with other guests,” she said.

“We see this time in between closing and rebuilding, not so much as an end but a pause,

“I have a lot of good memories at that place.”

Knitters’ crafty knack for nifty natter Our lovely residents in Bentley have been very busy lately, knitting up a storm for charity.

The “Nitters and Natters” tirelessly make scarves and booties throughout the year, reports Hilltop OTA Lorraine Mitchell.

She said the goods go to children at PMH (Radio Lollipop), to orphanages around the world, via the charity Joseph’s Coat and to homeless people in Perth through Manna Inc. “We thank the retirement living residents at Rowethorpe for helping us out with some wool and we also have a lovely volunteer Jan who puts on the fringing for us,” Lorraine said.

Great work ladies and thank you all!

Paying it forward When Juniper Sarah Hardey’s Care Coordinator Natasha Meredith won the 2016 Award for Excellence in the Innovation Category, she knew just how to spend her prize.

Natasha received a $3000 travel voucher as part of her award for creating a successful Health and Vitality Program for staff. The program encourages staff to take care of their own health and live a healthier lifestyle.

In a wonderful display of generosity, Natasha decided to use the travel voucher to take her father and stepmother to Bali as

a surprise gift for her father’s 70th birthday.

“Instead of travelling to New Zealand, where they live, my husband and I arranged for them to come to Perth for three weeks. As they have been to Perth previously, we wanted to do something different with them so we decided to surprise Dad with 10 days in Ubud,” said Natasha.

“When we handed him the envelope with the tickets and accommodation voucher he was initially confused about what they were! Once he realised, he was speechless.”

“They had both never been to Bali before and they had a wonderful time. A highlight for Dad was driving the polaris buggies in the rainforest and my stepmother most enjoyed walking through the rice paddies and learning how to barter.”

Nominations for this year’s Awards for Excellence program can be made via the Juniper Intranet.

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Pastoral Care Reflection

Flying free like a butterfly?

Sometimes we are, and what a great feeling it is to be content and at peace with ourselves and the world. And in these places we can pass on our wisdom and life experience to others and lay the eggs of development for them.

Other times we withdraw into ourselves, often when life is hard going and we need time to adjust and live with significant changes or challenges to our sense of meaning and wellbeing. A bit like a chrysalis experience where we stay in our own space and have the potential to be transformed and emerge with new and beautiful parts of ourselves.

Or perhaps we are searching, learning and growing with energy, like the caterpillar.

The creation of a butterfly is the result of a development process in four stages – egg, caterpillar, chrysalis and butterfly – a complete transformation. In our lives these stages come and go as we change, as our lives develop, as our circumstances alter, as we adjust in relationships and respond to the environment around us. We are transformed and we have ups and downs. Our lives can be different from day to day or seem like they are unlikely to change.

In all these circumstances, the Pastoral and Spiritual Care Team offers support to be with you on the journey of life with its highs, lows, joy and normality. We want to come alongside you, support and encourage you in the life you lead with the people and things that are most important to you.

Adrienne Inch Team Leader Pastoral & Spiritual Care

Pastoral & Spiritual Care Week 13th – 17th March We hope you will see more of the Pastoral and Spiritual Care team this month as we celebrate Pastoral & Spiritual Care Week from 13 to 17 March. Celebrated throughout Australia for more than 30 years, this is the first time we will mark the week in Juniper.

The focus this year is on Juniper staff. ‘Tea for the Soul’ will be the name of morning and afternoon teas hosted by Pastoral and Spiritual Care staff at our residential facilities in the metropolitan area and gifts for staff will also be distributed.

We want to remind you that we are available for staff as well as for residents and family members. We are happy to have a chat and offer support to our staff in their work and personal life. We all have ups and downs and sometimes need a bit of help to get through the difficult times.

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Music and Memories Meet Maria Pupich and her daughter Mira Lord. They’re listening together to some music that Maria used to enjoy when she was a girl in Croatia. Mira has recorded a number of Croatian folk songs onto an MP3 player so that the two of them can enjoy reminiscing together, using a headphone splitter.

Maria spent much of her early life in the Croatian town of Garcin, where she worked on the family farm plot, growing corn and sunflowers. There were always lots of parties, dances and other social gatherings, where they’d sing and dance to folk tunes.

Listening to this music again connects Maria to those happy, innocent days of her youth, when she’d travel by horse and cart, dance with her friends and help make home-brew brandy.

There is increasing evidence that listening to the music that people grew up with, associated with happy times, can have significant benefits, especially to those with advanced dementia.

It can be used to relax or to engage, stimulating people who are otherwise withdrawn due to the effects of dementia. After listening to a few songs, many residents begin to tap their hands, move their feet and bodies and sometimes sing along. In some cases, they can hold lucid conversations afterwards.

This concept was developed initially in America and at Juniper John Bryant, the Occupational Therapy and Pastoral Care teams are trialling a program with a group of residents, including Maria. Family members provide an iPod, a selection of CDs and a set of headphones and staff load the songs onto the iPod. Using headphones and sitting in the resident’s room gives an immersive experience, allowing them to more deeply experience the music, even getting lost in the moment.

Happy 100th birthday to Meg! Family, friends and staff gathered together at Juniper Tranby, some travelling from as far as Kojonup, to celebrate the 100th birthday of Meg Buirchell.

The ninth child of ten brothers and sisters, Meg was born in Beverley and raised in Kojonup, about 250kms south of Perth.

Meg says her secret to a long and happy life is to be content and keep busy. Living on a farm with eight children, Meg certainly was busy, shearing, playing tennis and of course raising her family. Her first child was born while husband Bonnie was away at war and captured as a prisoner in Germany for six years.

To this day Meg is still keeping busy, attending bingo twice a week and creating her beautiful art and craftwork.

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A Walk of Art! A stroll through the gardens at Juniper Hillcrest will now reveal all sorts of artistic surprises, thanks to the recent installation of their new “Art Walk”.

Residents have been very busy working on five art installations, specifically designed for the Geraldton facility’s surrounding gardens. The project is based on the “Art Drive” created by The City of Greater Geraldton and used recycled items to create: Leaning Tree (button art), Lighthouse (made from terracotta pots and lit by solar light in the evenings), Whale (made from beer tops), Everlastings (made from cool drink bottles); and Lady Bugs (made from fishing floats and beer tops).

Congratulations to Therapy Assistant, Lee-Anne Robb, our volunteers, Bill from Maintenance and all the residents who were involved with this creative initiative.

Kimberley celebrations Throughout December our residents and staff in Fitzroy Crossing and Derby enjoyed a number of Christmas celebrations and gatherings with family and friends.

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Postcard from the Kimberley – a volunteer’s thank you In January, I had the wonderful opportunity to facilitate activities for the elderly Aboriginal residents at Juniper Guwardi Ngadu Residential Aged Care facility in Fitzroy Crossing. It was a truly expansive experience on so many levels.

Over a two week period we enjoyed painting, beading, damper making in the firepit and an outing to see the engorged Fitzroy River (absolutely magnificent after all the rain). Some of the ladies took the time to show me how to make gum nut beads using heated wire to create the thread holes. Absolutely fascinating! I was warmed by the interactions and the conversations and was reminded on a daily basis how important the simple pleasures in life are.

I also had the opportunity to photograph the collection of beautiful paintings that have been created at Guwardi by the residents, a number of them well known Mangkaja artists. I was in grand company and enjoyed the volunteer experience immensely.

I would like to thank Residential Manager Elvira Even and all the staff for making my time at Guwardi welcoming and inclusive and for

creating an environment for the residents that is comfortable, respectful, family friendly and attentive to the specific needs of each individual.

I would also like to thank Wes Morris from the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre (KALACC) and Belinda Cook from Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency for brokering the volunteer opportunity with Juniper Guwardi Ngadu. I never expected that I would be touched so deeply by the experience and the people I met.

Rikki Pieters

Laughter is the best medicine Our residents at Juniper Hillcrest received a good dose of laughter when staff performed a Laughter Day Concert for them, packed with jokes, songs, magic tricks and even a medical sitcom! It was smiles all around as staff transformed into all sorts of crazy characters to entertain their audience. The merry afternoon concluded with “Alien Arms” where five staff members sat with their hands behind their backs while residents behind them used their arms to feed and groom them and even apply their lipstick with hilarious results. The afternoon was a big success – proving that laughter really is the best medicine.

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Welcome to Juniper A warm welcome to all new staff members who have joined Juniper in recent months in a wide variety of roles. We’d like to introduce a number of new recruits who are also key contacts for you within the Juniper team.

Cherie Atchison Cherie is Juniper’s new Finance Manager, overseeing our Financial Services Team who take care of resident billing and receipting, invoicing and payables and fleet vehicles – and the list goes on!

managing community programs: from homelessness intervention and crisis and domestic violence accommodation and support services to foster care, youth work and services delivered in women’s prisons (to name a few!)

“Juniper’s mission to enhance independence and enjoyment of life really struck a chord with me,” said Karoline.

Cherie’s career in finance began in Tasmania where she completed her degree in Commerce and achieved her Chartered Accountant qualification while working with Deloitte. After eight years of working in finance and not particularly enjoying it, Cherie was on the verge of a career change. Then she discovered the aged care industry!

“I am very much enjoying the amazing passion and energy of the staff here. They are a fantastic group of dedicated people and they have really made me feel welcome and part of the team.”

“As it turns out finance wasn’t the issue, I just hadn’t found the right industry,” she said.

Her love of all things pink make Karoline the perfect match for Juniper’s corporate colours and you may see her driving around in her bright pink Volkswagen Beetle!

After working for one of Tasmania’s largest aged care providers, Cherie moved to Western Australia with her family and worked with Braemar Presbyterian Care before joining us at Juniper.

“I have a desire to learn and with Juniper being a market leader for a number of its practices and processes I felt this role would allow me to achieve this. I am also attracted to values driven organisations – one of the many things I love about the aged care industry,” Cherie said.

“Everyone has been very welcoming and I have enjoyed listening to them talk with pride about their roles within Juniper – it is very inspiring.”

Karoline Jamieson A warm welcome to Karoline Jamieson, Juniper Community’s new Operations Manager based at Ron Wilson House within Juniper Rowethorpe. In addition to managing the general operations of our home care services, Karoline with be working with the team to develop and maintain innovative and high quality programs for our clients.

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Karoline has almost completed a master’s degree in Business Administration and has a passion for learning.

Blathnaid Napier Our new Health, Wellbeing and No Lift Advisor Blathnaid Napier is coordinating Juniper’s internal health and wellness program and also delivering Manual Handling and No Lift training to staff.

Blathnaid worked for many years as a Health and Wellness Consultant in the mining industry and various corporate organisations and also has experience in sports and community development. Originally from Ireland, Blathnaid has also lived and worked both in Perth and the Pilbara region.

“I’m happy to be working for a company that is devoted to its clients and residents and excited about the opportunity to help provide a happy and healthy workplace for our employees,” said Blathnaid.

“I’m also looking forward to continuing to work in the area of health and wellness within a new industry.”

Blathnaid is returning to the working world after having twin boys and says she is very much looking forward to being able to finish a cup of tea before it goes cold!

Long Serving Staff We acknowledge our staff who have achieved many years’ service and we thank them for their commitment and the positive effect they have on people’s lives every day.

Nicolina Costanzo – Juniper Annesley

30 years

Marion Derjaha – Juniper Ella Williams

25 years

April Cooper – Juniper Chrystal Halliday/ The Residency

25 years

Angela Ryan – Juniper Pilgrim

25 years

Pierina A’Court – Juniper Hilltop

20 years

Violet Cameron – City of Bayswater

20 years

Joy McDonald – Juniper Hillcrest

20 years

Thelma Morehouse – Juniper Bethavon

15 years

Margaret Burns – Carramar

15 years

Richard Selby – Maintenance

15 years

Sandra Browne – City of Bayswater

15 years

June Tyler – City of Bayswater

15 years

Susan Halfweeg – Juniper Cygnet

15 years

Margaret Edmondson – Juniper Hillcrest

15 years

Viv King – Juniper The Residency

15 years

Shirley Lyon – Juniper St Andrew’s

15 years

Vanessa Hurn – Juniper St David’s

15 years

Rosemary Byne – Juniper Sarah Hardey

15 years

Jennifer Larsen – Juniper The Residency

10 years

City of Bayswater Hostel tops the table Congratulations to the team at City of Bayswater Hostel for finishing on top of the Juniper Scorecard table for 2016!

The Juniper Scorecard was launched on the 1st of January last year as another means of recognising staff for high performance and achievement. Utilising a points system, teams at Juniper’s various sites and offices are rewarded for good attendance, low turnover of staff and having no or few injuries. The points equate to a dollar value and each month teams receive the money they have earned through points, to spend on staff as they wish.

The City of Bayswater finished the year with a total of 925 points out of a possible 1,080 and were awarded $3600 to spend throughout the year, in recognition of their high achievement.

In addition, each staff member received a $200 Gift Card for finishing the year in first place. Congratulations must also go to runners up, Juniper Tranby who achieved 875 points over the year.

Catherine McMaster – Juniper the Residency 10 years Ewa Brailsford – Juniper Chrystal Halliday

10 years

Gabrielle Dean – City of Bayswater

10 years

Emily Hwee – City of Bayswater

10 years

Matilda Golding – Juniper Community

10 years

Teresa Mitchell – Juniper Ella Williams

10 years

Nelly Young – Juniper Ella Williams

10 years

Kylie Connell – Juniper Hillcrest

10 years

Joanne Dines – Juniper Hillcrest

10 years

Ana De Abreau – Juniper Pilgrim

10 years

Adenech Wakeyo – Juniper Riverslea

10 years

Mick Burke – Juniper Central

10 years

Gjylferije Asllani – Juniper St Andrew’s

10 years

Irene Davies – Juniper St Andrew’s

10 years

Ursula Parkinson – Juniper St David’s

10 years

Marion Coombes – Juniper Trinity

10 years

Chief Executive Vaughan Harding congratulates Residential Manager Toni Fyfe and the team at City of Bayswater Hostel.

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Honour belongs to aged care sector Juniper Chief Executive Vaughan Harding has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia, saying recognition lies with the many people working with him, including other organisations.

Reflecting on the Australia Day honour, Mr Harding told Australian Ageing Agenda the award “was an opportunity to try to establish the place of the aged care sector in the life of the Australian community”.

“Our community needs to know that a lot of time and energy goes into responding to the needs of older Australians and I don’t think it is well understood,” he said.

Mr Harding joined Uniting Church Homes in 1989 as its Executive Director and became Chief Executive in 1992.

He has held many senior committee positions in the sector, recently as Chair of Aged and Community Services Australia from 2012 to 2015.

Vaughan with his daughter Claire and granddaughter Astrid.

Christmas in the Gardens Among the lush surroundings of Juniper Gardens in Balcatta, our Juniper Community clients wrapped up their 2016 social calendar with a lovely Christmas barbecue lunch. Over 40 people attended, including a number of Juniper Volunteers (and their partners) who regularly assist on the outings. The afternoon was a great success, enjoyed by all and requests have already been received for an Easter barbecue in the Gardens!

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Sir Bob Geldof may not have liked them, but at Juniper Sarah Hardey, Monday mornings are a time to relax, be still and enjoy some quiet time in the Lava Lounge.

A sensory based activity introduced by Therapy Assistants, Jose Nickson and Kathleen Stevenson, the Lava Lounge is designed especially for residents with dementia and higher care needs.

Participating residents gather in a quiet activity room where the lights are dimmed and Lava Lamps provide a soft, warm and colourful glow. Soothing tunes are played on a beautifully restored record player and with the help of dedicated volunteer, Adrienne, morning tea is served.

With aromatherapy oils further enhancing the calm ambience, residents can then choose to enjoy a gentle hand or head massage.

“We often have family members joining their loved ones in the Lava Lounge and it’s a wonderful way for them to spend some peaceful time together.”

Sensory stimulation is incredibly important when caring for people living with dementia, helping to evoke, positive feelings and memories, resulting in an overall sense of wellbeing.

Therapy Assistant Jose Nickson said after an hour in the Lava Lounge, residents leave feeling relaxed, calm and happy.

“It’s a very positive way to start the week,” she said.

“We often have family members joining their loved ones in the Lava Lounge and it’s a wonderful way for them to spend some peaceful time together.”

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Sampling gourmet delights at Juniper John Bryant

Family fun at Juniper Cygnet

Residents at Juniper Cygnet enjoyed a visit from some furry (and scaly) friends when West Wildlife popped in during their Family Fun Day in January. Koalas, dingoes and a number of native reptiles mingled with delighted residents and their family members and some even dressed up in animal costumes for the occasion. Games and ice cream completed a wonderful day – the perfect opportunity for our residents to spend quality time with the younger members of their family.

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Our Juniper John Bryant residents enjoyed a lovely wine and cheese event recently, gathering to sample a delicious array of cold meats, olives, a range of cheeses and other tasty treats.

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