Caring for our Elders during COVID-19 SUBMITTED BY
WUCHOPPEREN HEALTH SERVICE LTD Wuchopperen’s Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) workers were needed more than ever to assist our higher risk elderly community members. Laurel McCarthy, Deputy Chief Executive Officer said the CHSP workers have provided domestic assistance and transport services to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders for more than three years.
“COVID-19 has seen us change the way we deliver critical support to our most vulnerable population,” said Ms McCarthy.
Grocery shopping To support our Elders to stay safely at home, we expanded our services to collect and deliver groceries. Shopping bags were left outside, to maintain social distancing, with an item list enclosed.
Appointment list We supported clients by delivering their appointment list so they were aware and could keep track of upcoming medical appointments.
Wuchopperen developed COVID-19 care packs to support clients with important information and resources to stay COVID-19 safe.
Much needed support with domestic assistance continued during the pandemic with social distancing requirements maintained whilst also making the client fully aware
Mobility aids Mobility aids were delivered to clients allowing them to remain safely in their homes.
of COVID-19. Wuchopperen Health Service Ltd would like to acknowledge
Medication We ensured continuity of care during the pandemic by picking up and delivering medications to client’s homes.
Sector Leader M AG A Z I N E
Clients were very happy about receiving their groceries. Domestic assistance
COVID-19 care packs
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Clients were very happy Wuchopperen could provide this service for them in their time of need.
the Department of Health for their funding and support for this project.
| November/December 2020
