October 2012 bentley park resident newsletter
Across My Desk CEO’s Report This month I would like the bulk of my article to address some of the forward planning initiatives and projections that SwanCare Group can look forward to over the next 5 years. September, is the month when the Board sits down and puts their strategic planning hats on. It is that time of the year when we reflect on where we have come from, and cast our attention to the future and consider where we would like to be in the years ahead. It is really important that we plan ahead, and examine the strategic direction of the organisation. As the saying goes, “Failing to plan, is planning to fail”, and we certainly do not want to do that. We are all aware that as an organisation we have been through a very challenging time over the last two years, and it is really pleasing to say that we have emerged from this period a much stronger, sustainable and better focussed organisation. We now have a very clear direction for the road that lies ahead, and we have arranged our finances, infrastructure and people, in such a way that we have all of the essential foundations firmly established for a long, successful and vibrant future.
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Improving our existing assets and buildings so that they can meet our service delivery requirements,
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Building new infrastructure to meet the new demands, and
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Expand our provision of care and essential support services into the home environment.
In terms of physical developments, the following capital projects are all being planned for the ensuing 5 years. The order is still to be refined, as factors such as available cash-reserves, property market conditions, Government legislation, and industry regulation will all have a bearing upon the commencement time-frame of each undertaking. However, below is the list of the primary “Hot Spots” that we are proposing to target over the next 5 or so years.
Targeted Capital Development “Hot Spots” for the next 5 or so years •
Waminda. Upgrades to each floor.
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Tandara. External face-lift and internal make-over.
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Stage 5 of the Bentley Park redevelopment program.
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Centralised Community facilities, in and around the Bowling Green location.
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Richard Cleaver Lodge. Upgrades to each floor’s communal areas and passage-ways.
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Mavis Cleaver Court. Internal refurbishments to communal and common areas on each floor.
What can we look forward to in the next 5 or so years
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External elevator program to continue in Bollig Gardens and Pugh Place locations.
Essentially the next 5 or so years are going to revolve around the following key objectives:
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Extensions to Kingia Care facility.
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Future Stages of Australind Rise.
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Expansion of Community Care services including the provision of Extended Aged Care delivered into the home.
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Continuing to reduce our debt down to more acceptable levels,
Security Number If the Resident Support Services number is unavailable residents are reminded the mobile contact number for Security is:
0413 388 650
Bentley Park Social Club Sunday Afternoon Concert - 14th October
I have been invited to be the guest speaker at the October VRAC Coffee meeting, and at this meeting I will provide some more detail and further insight into the strategic planning that has been undertaken. This is a really exciting time for SwanCare Group, and it is immensely gratifying and extremely pleasing that as an organisation we can confidently and proudly look forward to the future, and know that we can deliver on all of these major and extremely vital developments. Developments, which, are all aimed at ensuring that SwanCare Group remains at the forefront of the provision of high quality care, services and accommodation for our entire community of residents.
What’s in a Name …. Quite a lot really, particularly when it comes to distinguishing between CACP (Community Aged Care Packages) and HACC (Home and Community Care). SwanCare Group is now providing CACP services into resident’s homes, and it seems that many residents are confusing this service with the State provided and funded HACC services. Essentially the key differences between our CACP provided service and HACC is: •
CACP’s are for older people who might otherwise require high or low residential care.
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HACC cares for a range of clients and is aimed at providing low level services to assist clients.
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CACP’s provide for 6 hours of structured and planned care per week while HACC usually provides 1 to 2 hours per week or fortnight
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CACP’s are planned and coordinated packages of care for people with complex care needs. These plans are designed for each individual client and based on their particular needs.
If you would like further information on the CACP’s please contact Heather or Leasa on 6250 0020. Continued Page 3
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